Entry Form - National SQP Awards

Enter the National SQP Awards 2025

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Award Entrant's Details
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Please note that you must be a qualified SQP to enter the awards
Business Name*
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Managers Name
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Nominator Details
Please only complete this section with your details if you are nominating someone for an award.
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Award Details
Which award category would you like to enter?*
Please note, you can only enter one category per entry form.
Store of the Year
This new award for 2025 is open to independent, multiple and online retailers. The winner of the Store of the Year award will demonstrate excellence and professionalism, delivering outstanding customer service with a range of products to suit their customer base. Judges will be looking for details on how they promote their store through social media engagement and promotions, as well as the success of in-store activities, such as customer events.
What is your main customer type?*
How do you balance the professional aim of responsible medicine use and tackling resistance with the need to be profitable and give your customer what they are looking for?*
How do you make sure customers understand the benefits of drawing on the knowledge and advice of SQPs, in an online setting?*
How is your online store tailored to suit your specific customer type?**
What initiatives does your store organise that adds value to customers, and revenue to your business?*
How does your online store stand out from competitors and/or other stores in the same business**
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.
What is your main customer type?*
How do you promote best practice and the responsible use of medicines to customers?*
How do you handle customers who already know what product they want or who are focused solely on what is cheapest?*
What animal health issues are your customers most concerned about, and how does that compare with your view about the major challenges?*
How do you and colleagues keep up to date with CPD training?*
How do you see your role in promoting health & wellbeing, what part can you/your business play?*
How do you make sure customers understand the benefits of drawing on the knowledge and advice of SQPs?*
What makes you stand out as a contender for this year's awards?*
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.
What is your main customer type?*
How do you promote best practice and the responsible use of medicines to customers?*
How do you handle customers who already know what product they want or who are focused solely on what is cheapest?*
What animal health issues are your customers most concerned about, and how does that compare with your view about the major challenges?*
How do you and colleagues keep up to date with CPD training?*
How do you see your role in promoting health & wellbeing, what part can you/your business play?*
How do you make sure customers understand the benefits of drawing on the knowledge and advice of SQPs?*
What makes you stand out as a contender for this year's awards?*
Companion 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.
What is your main customer type?*
How do you promote best practice and the responsible use of medicines to customers?*
How do you handle customers who already know what product they want or who are focused solely on what is cheapest?*
What animal health issues are your customers most concerned about, and how does that compare with your view about the major challenges?*
How do you and colleagues keep up to date with CPD training?*
How do you see your role in promoting health & wellbeing, what part can you/your business play?*
How do you make sure customers understand the benefits of drawing on the knowledge and advice of SQPs?*
What makes you stand out as a contender for this year's awards?*
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.
What is your main customer type?*
How do you promote best practice and the responsible use of medicines to customers?*
How do you handle customers who already know what product they want or who are focused solely on what is cheapest?*
What animal health issues are your customers most concerned about, and how does that compare with your view about the major challenges?*
How do you and colleagues keep up to date with CPD training?*
How do you see your role in promoting health & wellbeing, what part can you/your business play?*
How do you make sure customers understand the benefits of drawing on the knowledge and advice of SQPs?*
What makes you stand out as a contender for this year's awards?*
How does being an SQP add to your role and what benefits does it bring the practice and your customers*
Newly Qualified SQP of the Year
The Newly Qualified SQP of the Year, who, since qualifying in July 2022, has demonstrated a commitment to enhancing personal skills and knowledge for the benefit of the business, customers and animals, while championing best.
What is your main customer type?*
How do you promote best practice and the responsible use of medicines to customers?*
How do you handle customers who already know what product they want or who are focused solely on what is cheapest?*
What animal health issues are your customers most concerned about, and how does that compare with your view about the major challenges?*
How do you see your role in promoting health & wellbeing, what part can you/your business play?*
How do you make sure customers understand the benefits of drawing on the knowledge and advice of SQPs?*
What makes you stand out as a contender for this year's awards?*
What challenges have you faced as a newly qualified SQP, and how have you addressed them?*
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.
What is your main customer type?*
How do you balance the professional aim for responsible use of medicines and tackling resistance with the need to be profitable and have your SQPs give customers what they are looking for?*
How do your SQPs handle customers who already know what product they want or who are focused solely on what is cheapest?*
How do you make sure customers understand the benefits of drawing on the knowledge and advice of SQPs?*
What do you see as being the main role of the Store Manager?*
How do you keep up to date with management training?*
How do you motivate and inspire staff?*
What makes your store stand out from your competitors?*
How do you support staff in dealing with a customer who is asking for an inappropriate product or doesn’t want to engage with SQP interaction?*
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.
What is your main customer type?*
How do you balance the professional aim of responsible medicine use and resistance reduction alongside business profitability and customer satisfaction?*
How do you ensure that customers understand the benefits of drawing on an SQP's knowledge and advice??*
How is your store tailored to your specific customer types?*
What initiatives does your store organise that add value to customers, and revenue to your business?*
How does your store stand out from competitors and/or other stores in the same business?*
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.
What is your main customer type?*
How do you balance the professional aim for responsible use of medicines and tackling resistance with the need to be profitable and give your customer what they are looking for?*
How do you make sure customers understand the benefits of drawing on the knowledge and advice of SQPs?*
How is your store tailored to suit your specific customer type?*
What initiatives does your store organise that adds value to customers, and revenue to your business?*
Provide examples of effective teamwork at your store.*
How does your store stand out from competitors and/or other stores in the same business*
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.
Please confirm which type of SQP you are and provide a brief summary of your career to date
Using examples, in your work how do you promote best practice and offer tailored advice to customers?
Give an example of an occasion where you have successfully persuaded a customer to invest in appropriate preventative measures.
Explain your approach to dealing with difficult customers using examples where appropriate
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.
What is your main customer type?
How do you handle customers who already know what product they want or who are focussed solely on what is cheapest?
What nutritional issues are your customers most concerned about, and how does that compare with your view about the major challenges?
How do you and colleagues keep up to date with CPD training?
How do you see your role in promoting nutritional expertise? what part can you/your business play?
How do you make sure your customers understand the benefits of drawing on the knowledge and advice of SQP’s?
What makes you stand out as a contender for this year’s awards?
Lifetime Achievement 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.
Please write about your nominated person below, stating why you feel they should win the Lifetime Achievement Award
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Enter the National SQP Awards 2025

Award Entrant's Details

Nominator Details

Award Details

Store of the Year

Farm SQP of the Year

Equine SQP of the Year

Companion SQP of the Year

Veterinary Practice SQP of the Year

Newly Qualified SQP of the Year

Store Manager of the Year

Independent Store of the Year

Multiple Store of the Year

Outstanding Customer Service Award

Nutritional Expertise Award

Lifetime Achievement Award

Additional Information