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

in association with

Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole's
DMB TOURISM AWARDS 2024

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.

2024 APPLICATIONS

Information on the 19 award categories for 2024 can be found on the Categories tab...

Application/Nomination deadline closed on

Friday, 12th July 2024 at 23:59

2024 CATEGORIES

ENTRIES ARE NOW CLOSED

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 – the entry deadline for this is Sunday, 23rd June 2024.

Events in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole

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

Large Hotel

Self Catering

Attraction of the Year

Eating Out Experience

Restaurant of the Year

Takeaway Experience (followed by call)

Night Life Experience

All applicants will be invited to the ‘announcement of finalists’ event on Thursday 12th September (maximum 2 people per business).