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National SQP of the Year
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National SQP of the Year
The National SQP of the Year is the final Award of the event. The winner is awarded £500 prize money. The National SQP of the Year is decided from winners of Equine, Farm, Companion and Veterinary Practice SQP of the Year.
Companion Animal SQP of the Year
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Companion Animal SQP of the Year
This award is open to all SQP’s with the companion element. The Companion Animal SQP will have shown the highest level of confidence, enthusiasm, and commitment to distinguish the winner as an ambassador for this growing sector within animal health. They will also be well informed about new and existing products.
Equine SQP of the Year
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Equine SQP of the Year
The winner of this award is an equine SQP who has consistently demonstrated a high level of knowledge, enthusiasm, professionalism and passion for the industry to their customers and the wider equine community.
Farm SQP of the Year
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Farm SQP of the Year
The Farm SQP of the Year recognises a professional, knowledgeable and experienced SQP who has excelled at supporting and working with farmers to advise them on animal welfare.
Independent Store of the Year
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Independent Store of the Year
The winner will demonstrate excellence and professionalism, delivering customer service with a range of products to suit their customer base, while also organising in-store activities such as promotions and customer events.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Lifetime Achievement Award
This cateogriy is nomination only. Please nominate someone who you feel has demonstrated a lifetime of passion and dedication to the SQP industry.
Multiple Store of the Year
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Multiple Store of the Year
The winner will demonstrate excellence and professionalism, delivering customer service with a range of products to suit their customer base, while also organising in-store activities such as promotions and customer events.
Newly Qualified SQP of the Year
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Newly Qualified SQP of the Year
The Newly Qualified SQP of the Year, who, since qualifying in July 2019, has demonstrated a commitment to enhancing personal skills and knowledge for the benefit of the business, customers and animals, while championing best. The winner will be leading the way to net zero by implementing practices and innovations that support environmental protection and business viability.
Nutritional Expertise Award
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Nutritional Expertise Award
The winner of this award will have demonstrated a knowledgeable understanding of animal nutrition. They will be well informed about existing and new products and able to communicate their knowledge to customers.
Online Store of the Year
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Online Store of the Year
The winner will demonstrate excellence and professionalism, delivering customer service with a range of products to suit their customer base. Also defining how they promote their online store, such as social media engagement and promotions.
Outstanding Customer Service Award
Outstanding Customer Service Award
Providing high levels of customer service is essential. It benefits the business the SQP works for & is also essential in maintaining the image & standing of the profession.
Store Manager of the Year
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Store Manager of the Year
The SQP Awards Store Manager of the Year is an individual who is focused on the customer, demonstrating great management skills and exceptional knowledge of the industry and products they sell. They also build efficient teams, lead by example and inspire best practice in everything they do.
Veterinary Practice SQP of the Year
Veterinary Practice SQP of the Year
The winner of this award will have demonstrated how a veterinary practice SQP plays an essential role in the smooth running of a practice. They are proactive and passionate about animal health and sharing their knowledge with clients and have the skills to support the practice vet. Nominations are welcome from practice managers.
Prepare to be noticed!
There’s more than one path to being recognised and standing out – we shine the spotlight on each one of our finalists.
Here’s how we make sure our finalists receive the recognition they deserve:
- Receive 2 CPD points / 30 Vetpol minutes.
- Listed on National SQP Award’s finalist’s page.
- Featured prominently in all shortlisted award communications.
- Referenced in promotional campaigns, including digital marketing and social media activity.
- Supplied with a “National SQP Awards Finalist” logo for use across your own marketing and communications.
- Receive a framed finalist certificate.
- Recognition and accreditation at the ceremony and throughout the year.
- Published as a finalist in the awards brochure, distributed using OTC magazine.
- The winner will be announced at the awards ceremony.
- Each winner will receive a trophy for their achievement.
- Listed on the National SQP Awards winner’s webpage.
- Published as winners of the National SQP Awards with an interview written up in the OTC magazine, distributed to our membership.
- The overall winner of the National SQP Awards receives £500.