The CW’s first-ever The World Dog Awards will be hosted by actor/comedian George Lopez. The canine-centric special is set to air on January 15, 2015 at 8pm ET/PT on The CW and will feature dog lovers Beth Behrs, Ian Somerhalder, JB Smoove, Jason Gann, Justin Silver, Lance Bass, Lisa Vanderpump, Mark Feuerstein, Nikki Reed, Perrey Reeves, Andy Cohen, Robert Herjavec, Ross Mathews, and G. Hannelius.
According to The CW, the inaugural The World Dog Awards will celebrate dogs worldwide. Fans will be able to vote on select awards at worlddogawards.com, including the award for the dog with the most influential social media presence.
The World Dog Awards Categories:
Best in Film: Awarded to the best dog-centric film of the past 25 years
Top TV Dog: Awarded to the top dog in a current television series
Celebrity Dog Selfie: Awarded to the top social media-posted selfie featuring a celebrity and his or her dog
Supporting Actor to a Dog: Awarded for the best performance by a human actor alongside a dog
Best Actor Playing a Dog: Awarded for the best performance by an actor in the role of a dog
Top Movie Dog: Awarded for the best contemporary performance by a dog in a film
A-List Dog: Awarded to the celebrity dog that has made the biggest impact in the media
Dog of the Year: Awarded to the dog that has made the biggest impact in pop culture this year
Top Spot: The best television commercial starring a dog
Best Mascot: Honoring the most beloved cheerleader in a dog costume from collegiate sports
VIEWER-GENERATED CATEGORIES
Most Pawpular: Awarded to the dog with the most influential social media presence
Performing Pups: Awarded to the best performing dog
Happiest Reunion: Awarded for the most inspiring moment when a soldier and his or her dog were reunited
Hot Dog: Awarded to the most talented extreme sports dog
America’s Top Mutt: Showcasing the cutest, funniest and most ridiculous mutts
Most Dog-Like Cat: Awarded to the cat with the most canine personality traits
HONORARY CATEGORIES
Dog’s Best Friend: Presented by the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®), this award will go to the celebrity who has advanced the welfare of homeless dogs and dog-related causes.
K911: Presented by Subaru, this award will go to a dog that is an everyday superhero for helping to save a child’s life
“The Dog’s Life” Achievement Award: Awarded to an iconic dog character in popular culture that has had a huge cultural impact
Underdog: This honor is bestowed upon a pup who has overcome incredible obstacles or odds