The winners of the 2011 Dogs Trust Honours are:
For acts of bravery by heroic hounds such as those supporting the UK armed forces at home and abroad. Amongst others included in this category would be Search and Rescue dogs, Police dogs and HMRC dogs.
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Theo, the record breaking bomb detection dog who sadly died earlier this year in Afghanistan soon after his handler Lance Corporal Liam Tasker was killed. He was nominated by Liam's mother Jane Duffy who was at the event with Liam's sisters to receive the award on Theo's behalf.
For dogs that provide emotional support and act as canine lifelines for their owners. This award recognises dogs that have been by their owner's side through thick and thin.
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Barney, Wizz and Tully who 'work' in the inclusion unit at a North Wales school and have made a huge difference to the lives of many vulnerable young people.
Celebrity Canine
For dogs in the public eye, including those on TV or who belong to celebrities. Who's your favourite TV dog? Which pop star's pooch is simply the cutest?
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A lifetime achievement award for special dogs aged over 7 years. They have achieved an incredible amount over their lifetime but remain young at heart.
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Holly, a nine year old Labrador who recently retired after seven and half years of dedicated work as a search and rescue dog. Last year she was deployed to Haiti following the earthquake and in 2005 she helped locate 21 people alive in the aftermath of the Pakistan earthquake.
For people who make a big difference to the lives of dogs, or owners that go the extra mile for their beloved canine companion. In association with Dogs Today.
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Kirsty Thomas from Newport who started her own dog rescue – Four Paws – to help find loving homes for local stray and abandoned dogs. Last year she found homes or suitable rescue places for 533 dogs, which might otherwise have been put to sleep.