The Animal Star Awards, run by Emsworth animal-lover Mary Burgess, were launched in 2016 to celebrate the extraordinary things animals and humans do for each other.
This year, the glitzy award ceremony took place on Sunday, May 25 at the Village Hotel in Cosham - with a number of local businesses being crowned winners.
5. Animal Star Awards
The 9th annual Animal Star Awards took place on Sunday evening at the Village Hotel in Cosham, with several local small business owners coming away winners. Photos by Alex Shute | Alex Shute
6. Animal Star Awards
The 9th annual Animal Star Awards took place on Sunday evening at the Village Hotel in Cosham, with several local small business owners coming away winners. Pictured - Entertainment from Carl Photos by Alex Shute | Alex Shute
7. Animal Star Awards
The 9th annual Animal Star Awards took place on Sunday evening at the Village Hotel in Cosham, with several local small business owners coming away winners. Pictured - Waterlooville Hedgehog Rescue came away winners Photos by Alex Shute | Alex Shute
8. Animal Star Awards
The 9th annual Animal Star Awards took place on Sunday evening at the Village Hotel in Cosham, with several local small business owners coming away winners. Pictured - Drone SAR for Lost Dogs IOW came away winners Photos by Alex Shute | Alex Shute