A day of celebration at Dogs for Good

Monday 8 December 2025 was a day of celebration at Dogs for Good! The day was all about honouring the people (and pups!) who bring our Promise to life every single day through not one, but two awards celebrations.

We were delighted to celebrate our incredible volunteers, whose generosity and passion is where our impact truly begins, at the Marsh Trust Awards which took place in the morning. Several of our volunteers received Marsh Trust Charitable Awards for their exceptional contribution to our work – a reminder that our community is made up of the very best people.

In the afternoon, our brilliant colleagues were recognised for the professionalism, expertise and heart they pour into bringing people and dogs together to make life possible.

And of course, our dogs were celebrated too! Because what would a Dogs for Good celebration be without recognising our four-legged friends at the centre of everything we do? Our fun dog awards brought smiles, laughter and a perfect ending to a special day. It turns out our Promise lives just as strongly in their paws as it does in our people.

Lovely Lewis, who you will often find greeting visitors in our reception, won the Waggiest Tail Award. Here he is proudly showing off his award and enjoying his winner's treats!

We were also deeply proud to rename our North Star Award to The Bridget Jeffery North Star Award, in memory of Bridget; our extraordinary volunteer and occupational therapist whose warmth and wisdom continue to guide us.

Here is the full list of all our winners:

Marsh Trust Awards

• Speaker of the Year – Anna Prosser
• Supporter Group Volunteer of the Year – Andy and Marian Jenkins
• Fundraisers of the Year – Judith Ayers and Yasmin Smyth
• Community Impact Award – Julie Messer
• Puppy Volunteers of the Year – Charlotte Fryer and Linda and John Grist
• Dog Volunteers of the Year – Sylvia Brookbanks, Karen Duggan, Helen and Johnny Morrison, Emma Shaw and Graham Walker

People and Dog Awards

• The Heart of Gold Award – Selina Gibsone, Research and Development Manager
• The ED and I Champion Award – Cari Miles and Hannah Beal, Family Dog Service Instructors
• The Curiosity Champion Award – Monica Soldevila Rubio, Development Officer
• The Lighthouse Award – Jo Judd, Finance Manager
• The Culture Hero Award – Jess Robinson, Trainer
• The Spark Award – Kirsten Law, Head of Scotland
• The Bridget Jeffery North Star Award – Selina Gibsone, Research and Development Manager
  
  
• The Waggiest Tail Award – Lewis
• The Most Expressive Ears Award – Lady
• The Foodiest Foodie Award – Billy Magic
• The Steadiest Paw Award – Kipper
• The Canine Comedian Award – Norman