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Celebrating true excellence in tourism businesses that make Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole and the surrounding areas 
a great place to visit, live and work.

Logo of the DMB Tourism Awards for Bournemouth Christchurch & Poole. Delivered by the Destination Management Board.
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Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole's
DMB TOURISM AWARDS 2025


Celebrating true excellence in businesses that make
Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and the surrounding areas
a great place to visit, live and work.

Delivered by the Destination Management Board.

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2025 APPLICATIONS

Information on the 20 award categories for 2025 can soon be found on the Categories tab...

 

 

2025 Application/Nomination​s will open early April and close on Tuesday, 1st July 2025 at 23:59

Businesses are also encouraged to enter the Dorset Tourism Awards, which have a huge range of categories and importantly offer the chance for onward nomination to the national VisitEngland awards – entries open on 7th April 2025 with a deadline of Midnight, 18th May 2025.

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JUDGING PROCESS

The Awards will consist of two rounds of judging; Round One: based on the application form, Website and Social Media. & Round Two: All applicants will receive a visit or a call from a judge*

 

*the following will receive Judge Mystery Shop:

Cafe/Tea Room 

Small Hotel

Independent Large Hotel

Branded Large Hotel

Self Catering

Attraction of the Year

Eating Out Experience

Restaurant of the Year

Best Customer Service

Night Life Experience

 

All applicants will be invited to the ‘announcement of finalists’ event on Thursday, 11th September (maximum 2 people per business). 

DMB TOURISM AWARDS 2025

KEY DATES

Some key Dates for you in the run up to this year's DMB Tourism Awards 2025 for Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole....

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DMB Tourism Awards 2025 Launch - Thursday, 3rd April 2025, (Invite Only) at Kings Arms, Christchurch, 6pm - 7.30pm.

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Applications/Nominations open April 2025!

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Deadline for 2025 Applications/Nominations

Tuesday, 1st July 2025 (11.59pm)

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DMB Tourism Awards 2025 Finalists Announcement - Thursday, 11th September 2025 with Coastal Cruises, followed by Finalist announcements and Food at La Mia's, Poole Quay.

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DMB Tourism Awards 2025 Gala Evening - Thursday, 6th November 2025 at Hilton Hotel Bournemouth.

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SPONSORSHIP FOR 2025 CATEGORIES ARE NOW OPEN!

Want to sponsor a category?...
email info@dmb-tourismawards.co.uk 
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