Dog-Friendly Holiday Park Awards Entry Form 🐾

Dog-Friendly Holiday Park of the Year – Holiday Park Awards Entry Form

Share your park and dog-friendly offer details, then answer the five scored questions and upload supporting evidence.
SECTION A – Entry details
Entrant name

First NameLast Name
Job title
Email
example@example.com
Holiday park name
Holiday park address and postcode

Street Address

Street Address Line 2
CityState / ProvincePostal / Zip Code
Website
Ownership / operating model
Park profile
Dog-friendly park profile
Eligibility declaration
Conflicts of interest
Parent company / group
Primary contact name

First NameLast Name
Primary contact job title
Primary contact email
example@example.com
Primary contact telephone

Area CodePhone Number
SECTION – Optional online links
Facebook URL
Instagram URL
LinkedIn URL
TikTok URL
YouTube URL
Other social channel URL
Google Reviews URL
Tripadvisor URL
Feefo or Trustpilot URL
Other review platform URL
SECTION B – Scored entry (100 points)
Question 1: Dog-friendly proposition and welcome — 20 points — maximum 500 words
Explain the park’s dog-friendly proposition, who it is designed for and how dogs and their owners are made to feel genuinely welcome. Maximum 500 words. Please include: • Describe the intended guests, accommodation or pitch choices, dog policies, charges and the need or opportunity the offer addresses. • Show how the welcome is communicated through marketing, booking, pre-arrival information, reception, staff interactions and the wider park experience. • Identify the thoughtful touches, services, partnerships or staff behaviours that make the experience distinctive while setting fair expectations for all guests. Judges will look for: A clear and authentic dog-friendly proposition; transparent policies and value; a warm welcome; thoughtful details; staff who confidently support dogs, owners and other guests.
Question 2: Accommodation, facilities and practical quality — 20 points — maximum 500 words
Demonstrate how accommodation, pitches, facilities and outdoor spaces provide a comfortable, convenient and high-quality stay for dogs and owners. Maximum 500 words. Please include: • Cover layouts, flooring, furnishings, cleaning, waste arrangements, water points, washing or drying facilities, secure spaces and dog-friendly food or social areas as relevant. • Explain exercise areas, routes, signage, lighting, fencing, seating and access to beaches, countryside or other suitable local spaces. • Show how standards, availability and cleanliness are maintained during busy periods and how the design balances canine needs with comfort for owners and non-dog guests. Judges will look for: Practical, clean and durable accommodation; useful and well-maintained facilities; safe and convenient outdoor access; thoughtful design proportionate to the park’s scale and setting.
Question 3: Canine welfare, safety and responsible ownership — 20 points — maximum 500 words
Show how the park protects canine welfare, manages risk and promotes responsible ownership while maintaining a positive experience for every guest. Maximum 500 words. Please include: • Explain rules and support concerning leads, exercise, unattended dogs, noise, waste, livestock, wildlife, water, heat, emergencies and interactions with children or other dogs. • Describe staff training, incident response, local veterinary contacts, lost-dog procedures and how concerns or complaints involving dogs are handled fairly and consistently. • Show how policies are evidence-led, clearly communicated and adapted for assistance dogs, older dogs, puppies, nervous dogs or other relevant needs without making unsupported welfare claims. Judges will look for: Strong canine welfare and proportionate safety management; responsible behaviour encouraged positively; trained and confident staff; fair handling of competing guest needs; credible emergency arrangements.
Question 4: Complete guest journey and local experience — 20 points — maximum 500 words
Explain how the park makes every stage—from research and booking to arrival, the stay and departure—easy and enjoyable for guests travelling with dogs. Maximum 500 words. Please include: • Cover website information, availability filters, charges, booking questions, pre-arrival advice, check-in, wayfinding, in-stay communications and departure or housekeeping arrangements. • Describe dog-friendly walks, attractions, beaches, pubs, cafés, transport, vets, groomers or suppliers, explaining how information is checked and kept current. • Provide a specific guest example showing how the park anticipated a need, removed friction or helped owners and dogs enjoy more of the destination. Judges will look for: Accurate and accessible information; an easy and reassuring journey; useful local knowledge and partnerships; thoughtful service recovery; evidence that dog-friendly provision enhances the whole holiday.
Question 5: Results, feedback and continuous improvement — 20 points — maximum 500 words
Bring the case together: what difference has the dog-friendly offer made, what proves its success and how will the park continue to improve? Maximum 500 words. Please include: • Provide results such as dog-friendly occupancy, bookings, revenue, repeat visits, satisfaction, review themes, complaints, incidents, secondary spend or seasonal extension, compared with a baseline or target. • Explain how feedback from dog owners, non-dog guests, staff, housekeeping, local communities or partners has led to practical improvement during the eligibility period. • Set out realistic plans for the next 12 to 24 months covering accommodation, facilities, welfare, staff knowledge, accessibility, local partnerships, sustainability or responsible dog tourism. Judges will look for: Credible guest and business outcomes; balanced feedback from dog and non-dog guests; evidence-led improvement; responsible growth; realistic and relevant future plans.
SECTION C – Tie-breaker (only used if required)
What single moment best demonstrates why this park offers an exceptional dog-friendly holiday? — tie-break only

In no more than 250 words, describe one specific moment involving a dog and its owner, explain what the park or a team member did and show the difference it made to their holiday. How it is used This answer is outside the 100-point total and is considered only when entries remain tied after moderation. The strongest specific and substantiated case wins the tie-break.0/250
SECTION D – Supporting evidence
Supporting evidence uploads

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Video evidence URL
Evidence notes
SECTION E – Declaration
Declaration
Name

First NameLast Name
Job Title
Date

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
Agreement
Marketing consent
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Dog-Friendly Holiday Park of the Year – Holiday Park Awards Entry Form

SECTION A – Entry details

SECTION – Optional online links

SECTION B – Scored entry (100 points)

SECTION C – Tie-breaker (only used if required)

SECTION D – Supporting evidence

SECTION E – Declaration