GSPCA Honoured with Judges’ Special Recognition Award at 2026 Conservation Awards
The Guernsey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (GSPCA) is delighted to have been awarded the Judges’ Special Recognition Award at the 2026 Conservation Awards, organised by Intact Insurance and held at Les Cotils on Tuesday.
This newly introduced award was presented to the GSPCA in recognition of its outstanding and long-standing commitment to animal welfare and conservation across the Bailiwick. The judges created the special category to acknowledge the charity’s generations of dedicated work rescuing, rehabilitating and protecting wildlife, alongside its ongoing efforts to raise awareness of conservation issues within the community.
In their official comments, the judges said:
“This award recognises the GSPCA for its outstanding and long-standing commitment to animal welfare and conservation across the Bailiwick. The judges were particularly impressed by the organisation’s ongoing dedication, professionalism, and the vital role it plays in protecting wildlife, promoting responsible care, and supporting the wider community.”
The judges also highlighted the GSPCA’s:
- Exceptional commitment to welfare and conservation
- Protection and rehabilitation of wildlife
- Education and awareness raising across the community
- Long-term impact and trusted service
- Passion, dedication and professionalism
The award included a £250 prize, which will go towards planting native plants around the new Wildlife Hospital, currently under development as part of the charity’s #GSPCABiggestBuildAppeal , which is now well over the halfway mark.
Steve Byrne, GSPCA Manager, who attended the awards, said:
“It was a wonderful afternoon celebrating so many incredible projects and organisations making a difference to conservation across the islands. The standard of entries was truly inspiring, and we feel incredibly honoured that the judges chose to recognise the GSPCA in this way. This award reflects the dedication of our team, volunteers and supporters, and the important work we do every day to help animals and people across the Bailiwick.”
The GSPCA continues to play a vital role in the island community, responding to thousands of calls each year, caring for injured and orphaned wildlife, and promoting responsible pet ownership and conservation awareness.
For more information about the Conservation Awards and this year’s winners, please visit:
https://intactinsuranceci.com/news/celebrating-36-years-of-conservation-excellence-at-the-2026-conservation-awards
To support the GSPCA and find out more about the #GSPCABiggestBuildAppeal, please visit the GSPCA website or follow updates on social media.
Check out more on the #GSPCABiggestBuildAppeal – https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspcabiggestbuildappeal
To donate to our work and the other animals in our care https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA)
To see animals looking for new homes
https://www.gspca.org.gg/animals
To see our youtube channel and lots of videos please visit https://www.youtube.com/@TheGuernseySPCA
To see events, ways to support and animals in need please see our latest blog https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog
Upcoming events
- Volunteer Induction Evening Thursday 4th June 630pm
- Microchip Month June 2026
- Guernsey Together Saturday 13th June 2026
- Classic Vehicle Show Sunday 21st June 2026
- Take Your Dog to Work Day Friday 26th June 2026
- Viaer Marchi Monday 6th July 2026
- Kitten Day 10th July 2026
- World Snake Day 16th July 2026
- Guinea Pig Appreciation Day 16th July 2026
- Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW) 23rd – 27th July 2026
- Summer Guided Tours July/August 2026 to be confirmed
- South Show GSPCA Dog Show Saturday 8th August 2026
- West Show 12th-13th August 2026
- World Lizard Day 14th August 2026
- North Show 19th-20th August 2026
- International Dog Day 26th August 2026
- World Animal Month October 2026
- World Animal Day 4th October 2026
- Feral Cat Day 16th October 2026
- National cat Day 29th October 2026
- Halt Term Spooky Tours October 2026 to be confirmed
- Dog First Aid Course 6.30pm - 8.45pm Thursday 12th November 2026 Ref – Dog12/11
- Cat First Aid Course 6.30pm - 8.45pm Thursday 26th November 2026 Ref – Cat26/11
- Possible Christmas Themed Animal Discovery Trail November/December 2026 to be confirmed with possible Ball
- World Wildlife Conservation Day 4th December 2026
- Festive Tours December/January 2026/7 to be confirmed
Steve continued “There are many ways to support the work of the GSPCA.”
“Our BIGGEST BUILD is now underway and we are desperately looking for support and to help in anyway please do get in touch and check out this link https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/gspca-biggestbuild-begins-demolition-underway-%E2%80%93-buying-brick-sponsorship-can-you-help .”
“To become an Angel Pen Pal Sponsor donating each month to help the hundreds of animals in our care which you can do by downloading this form - http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Angel%20sponsor%20form%20special%202018%20new.pdf or to become a Corporate Angel Pen Pal form for your business to sponsor animals in our care each year please click here http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Corporate%20Angel%20Pen%20Pal%20sponsor%20formnew.pdf .”
“To think of helping animals and our work in your legacy or will please check out https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/gifts-wills-and-funding .”
“For those from those want to give CSR time and skills to those wanting to help sponsor or support something from our Wish List at the GSPCA http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/our-plans-wish-list .”
“If your group or business would like to find out about spending a day at the Shelter please go to -
http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/corporate-and-group-days “
“For other ways your business can help us here at the GSPCA please go to -
http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/how-your-business-can-help-gspca-corporate-sponsorship “
“If you would like to volunteer then to find out more details here -
http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers or to complete the volunteer application form please check out https://service.sheltermanager.com/asmservice?account=gspca&method=online_form_html&formid=14 .”
"We also have vacancies at the GSPCA and to find out more please visit https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/vacancies ."
"For lots of ways to support our work please visit https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-celebrating-150-years ."
“To visit our facebook page check out this link please click here .”
“To visit our x page please click here .”
“Thank you for your support.”
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