Dogs Trust Glasgow volunteer makes shortlist for Animal Charity Awards

Blair Burnett has been shortlisted for Volunteer of the Year in the Petplan & ADCH Animal Charity Awards 2020.

Now in their eighth year, the awards recognise the remarkable work carried out by animal charities and not-for-profit organisations across the UK, Ireland and Channel Islands.

In light of the current situation the awards ceremony will take place virtually with well-known actor, and avid animal charity supporter Anthony Head hosting the proceedings on Facebook @PetplanUK.

Commenting on his nomination, Blair said: “I couldn’t believe it when the team told me I was nominated for volunteer of the year and it was even more of a surprise to find out I had made it to the final three!

“I’m a volunteer photographer with Dogs Trust and I have helped to create health and safety training videos for the canine carers.

“It’s always great fun working in the Glasgow centre with such amazing people. The team have always shown me how much they appreciate my work and the effort I put in.

“However, to be in the final three for a UK-wide search for Volunteer of the Year is just incredible.

“I cannot thank the team at Dogs Trust Glasgow enough for nominating me and the incredible work they’re doing alongside all centres nationwide who are working hard to ensure the dogs are being looked after and cared for during these hard times.”

Petplan’s head of marketing, Isabella von Mesterhazy, commented: “We’re delighted to announce the finalists of the Petplan & ADCH Animal Charity Awards 2020. The awards are a fantastic opportunity to recognise the hard work and dedication of animal charity staff, teams, and volunteers who’ve gone that extra mile to help rescue and rehome animals in need.

“It was fantastic to receive so many inspirational nominations and we’re looking forward to celebrating with all of our worthy finalists. It’s also an opportunity to say thank you to all of those in the animal charity sector who’ve continued to look after animals in need during Covid-19.”

The winners will be announced during the virtual ceremony on Thursday 18 June at 8.30pm on Facebook @PetplanUK.