Giles the Cat poses with its 2023 Hambone Award. In addition to the trophy, Giles' owners received a gift card and a donation made in the cat's name a pet charity. Credit: Nationwide Giles the Cat poses with its 2023 Hambone Award. In addition to the trophy, Giles' owners received a gift card and a donation to a pet-focused charity made in the cat's name. Credit: Nationwide

Nationwide is presenting its 15th annual Hambone Award to New York City's Giles the Cat, who was injured in an unfortunate sleeper sofa incident.

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