The judging for the National SQP Awards 2022 is now complete and after difficult deliberations, the judges are delighted to have decided upon the shortlisted finalists in each category.
Taking place on November 11, this year’s National SQP Awards gala lunch is once again being held at One Moorgate Place, home of Chartered Accountants’ Hall, a beautiful grade-II listed venue in the heart of the City of London.
The National SQP Awards recognise the very best that our industry has to offer when it comes to using the SQP qualification and interacting with customers.
John Lewis, chairman of Lewis Business Media, the organiser of the National SQP Awards, and chairman of the judging panel, said he was delighted by the quality of entries, which highlighted the effort that SQPs put into providing the relevant information.
Mr Lewis said: “It’s been hard work, but a pleasure for the judges to meet and talk about some great candidates. In some categories, there were very fine margins between the winners and those shortlisted. Indeed, many who did not make the finalist list only missed out by a whisker.
“I am delighted that Lewis Business Media and OvertheCounter are able to bring you the National SQP Awards. The event on November 11 will be a chance to celebrate the role of the UK’s SQPs, at the same time as recognising best practice.”
Companion SQP of the Year (sponsored by Frontline)
Paul Cartledge, Jollyes – The Pet People
Jason Chadwick, Jollyes – The Pet People
Jordan Perkins, GreenPaws Grooming
Equine SQP of the Year
Emma Parkinson, Tenbury Veterinary Services
Claire Shand, Westgate Labs
Keri Whitwell, Isle Veterinary Group
Farm SQP of the Year (sponsored by Chanelle)
Elizabeth Barrett, Mole Valley Farmers
Matt Blacklidge, Mole Country Stores
Bob Carruthurs. Murray Farm Care
Independent Store of the Year (sponsored by Novatec Skills Centre)
GreenPaws Grooming
Harpers Farm Supplies
J S Hubbuck
Multiple Store of the Year (sponsored by Novatec Skills Centre)
Carr’s Billington
Mole Valley Farmers
Mole Country Stores
Newly Qualified SQP of the Year
Freya Cain-Metcalf, Mole Country Stores
Chloe Lewis, Nutrifec
Zoe Wall, Mole Valley Farmers
Nutritional Expertise Award (sponsored by Bimeda Animal Health)
Emma Farlow, Hutchingsons Crop Specialist
Emma Parkinson, Tenbury Veterinary Services
Mark Pass, Beeston Animal Health
Outstanding Customer Service Award
Chloe Lewis, Nutrifec
Karen Plumtree, Attlees Country Store
Keri Whitwell, Isle Veterinary Group
Special Achievement Award (sponsored by Vetoquinol)
Chloe Lewis, Nutrifec
Sandy Robertson, Equine Endo
Lynette Wilcox, Mole Country Stores
Store Manager of the Year
Elizabeth Barrett, Mole Valley Farmers
Philip Shepherd, Mole Country Stores
Josie Towers, Wynnstay Kendal
Veterinary Practice SQP of the Year
Catherine Chanin, Stringer Equine Veterinary Practice
Emma Parkinson, Tenbury Veterinary Services