WIGHTLINK has announced its shortlist of finalists in its new Woof Awards.
The Wightlink Woof Awards have been introduced to promote the Island as a dog-friendly destination, by highlighting some of the best canine-friendly businesses and attractions.
More than 1,300 nominations were received for this year’s Wightlink Woof Awards, including winning categories for devoted dog owners and the top dogs themselves.
Prizes include trophies, goody bags, £100 in Wightlink travel vouchers, and a Golden Pawprint.
Judges have shortlisted the number of nominations, and winners will be announced at this year's County Show (June 30), at the Royal Isle of Wight Agricultural Society Show Ground, Northwood.
Stuart James, marketing and innovation director at Wightlink, said: “We always knew the Island was a dog-friendly destination but were encouraged by the number of nominations received.
“We would like to thank everyone who nominated, and all businesses and individuals on the Island who ensure our canine visitors get the best of welcomes.”
The awards panel includes dog behaviour specialist, Paul James Marshall, the Dog Reporter Project, Visit IW managing director, William Myles, Dogstival organiser, Domine Nowell, and Wightlink's Jonathan Pascoe, finance director.
The 2019 Wightlink Woof Awards shortlisted entries are:
Best Isle of Wight dog-friendly beach — Brook beach, Seagrove beach, Ryde beach; Best Isle of Wight dog walk — Circular walk from Freshwater Causeway, Circular walk from The Wishing Well, Pondwell, Grange Chine to Isle of Wight Pearl and return; Isle of Wight dog of the year — Toby the reading dog, Moya the assistance dog, Hope the jet-skiing dog; Isle of Wight dog person of the year — Carol Court of Ability Dogs 4 Young People, Ryan Bennett of Ry’s dog training, Renee Rhodes of K9 Academy; Best Isle of Wight dog business — Handsome Hounds, Top Knot and Tails, All Canines Great and Small; Best Isle of Wight dog-friendly place to eat and drink — The Waterfront, Totland Bay, The Sun Inn, Calbourne, Off The Rails, Yarmouth; Best Isle of Wight dog-friendly attraction — Rylstone Tea Gardens and Crazy Golf, Isle of Wight Steam Railway, The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary; Best Isle of Wight dog-friendly accommodation provider — Luccombe Manor, Grange Bank House, Whitecliff Bay.
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