The Pet Lovers’ Choice Awards has unveiled its ‘Best in State’ Awards, a competition that selects a single top pet from every state across the nation, offering over $250,000 in total prizes. The winning pet from Texas will go on to compete against all other state champions for the ‘Best Pet in the Nation’ Award, presented by USA TODAY Pets. Each of the 50 state winners will appear live on stage at the Pet Lovers’ Choice Awards, hosted by Texas-born comedian Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, taking place in Los Angeles on Tuesday, June 23.
Following its first edition, which drew over 14,000 entries, 10 million votes, and raised more than $700,000 for shelter pets, the Pet Lovers’ Choice Awards is broadening its reach with the ‘Best in State’ Awards, taking the contest down to the local level. Pet owners in Texas — and every other state — are encouraged to submit their cat or dog for a shot at being named the best in their state and moving on to the national competition.
The awards will be conducted in two phases:
- ‘Best in State’ Awards: crowning one winning pet from each state
- ‘Best Pet in the Nation’ Award (presented by USA TODAY Pets): the 50 state champions compete for the national title
Best in State First Place Prize Package:
- $3,500 cash prize, tickets for two (plus their pet) to the Pet Lovers’ Choice Awards in Los Angeles, a Pet Lovers’ Choice Awards trophy, and a place in the Best Pet in the Nation final round
Best Pet in the Nation — The Full Star Treatment:
- The national winner will receive $10,000 cash, round-trip travel and hotel accommodations in Los Angeles, a spot on the nationally broadcast red carpet, an on-stage announcement at the awards show, a professional photography session, a feature in USA TODAY Pets, and a Pet Lovers’ Choice Awards trophy.
To submit your Texas pet for the ‘Best in State’ Awards and see the complete competition details, visit petloverschoiceawards.com.
Winners are chosen through public voting. Every paid vote directly benefits Best Friends Animal Society, a nationwide nonprofit committed to saving the lives of shelter dogs and cats.
ABOUT THE PET LOVERS’ CHOICE AWARDS
The Pet Lovers’ Choice Awards is the first national broadcast awards show decided by fan votes, honoring America’s dogs and cats. The event celebrates the animals that enrich our lives while supporting pet lifesaving initiatives through Best Friends Animal Society. Follow us on social media: Instagram @petloversawards, Facebook @thepetloverschoiceawards, TikTok @officialpetloversawards.</p
