Torus has won the 2016 Vanguard Award, which recognises leadership, category growth and innovation in the US pet industry. "Torus is a solution that sits between a water fountain and travel bowl. The system automatically dispenses filtered water just like a fountain, but there is no need for power or batteries, making it fully portable," says Carina Evans, CEO of Torus. The new innovative bowl had to meet a number of criteria to claim the award, including addressing consumers' demands for convenience, portability and keeping pets hydrated during car rides and walks. The water bowl system, which was launched in the UK pet market in 2015, has already won a prestigious Queen's Award, new product recognition award and Innovation of the Year 2016.