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*

 

Entries are judged 50% on application and 50% on visit or mystery shop. 

 

*the following will receive Judge Mystery Shop:

Cafe/Tea Room 

Small Hotel*

Independent Large Hotel*

Branded Large Hotel*

Self Catering

Camping, Glamping, Caravan & Motorhome

Attraction of the Year

Eating Out Experience

Restaurant of the Year

Best Customer Service

Night Life Experience

 

*Hotels will be visited outside of period 25th July - Bank Holiday August Sunday  - Judges will visit hotels in July up to 24th or in the

2 weeks after bank holiday August.

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All applicants will be invited to the ‘announcement of finalists’ event on Thursday, 17th September 2026 (maximum 2 people per business).