Categories
Voting in the final round starts from zero.
The business with the most votes in each category will win the Award.
Best Art Gallery
Contemporary or classic, famous or up-and-coming, vote for the local gallery whose art you really rate.
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Best Bar
A brilliant buzz, killer cocktails and bartenders who know their cachaca from their caipirinha.
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Best Beauty Salon
Perfect nails, a subtle fake-tan, an age-defying facial – nominate the salon that makes you feel drop-dead gorgeous.
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Best Bookshop
Where would we be without our bookshops, the beating heart of the high street? Vote for your favourite here.
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Best Boutique Stay
Beautifully-appointed hotels/self-catering/B&Bs with superior service and style, with less than 30 bedrooms.
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Best Café
Maybe it’s the awesome coffee, the club sandwich or the service with a smile. Vote for the café you love here.
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Best Children’s Business
This category covers all children’s businesses, including fashion, shoes, interiors, toys, or baby-specific.
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Best Day Spa
Luxurious treatments in a tranquil space, the place you’d visit with your best friend or partner for a treat.
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Best Destination Pub
Maybe it’s the location, the food or the wine list, but vote here for a pub so brilliant that it’s worth a special trip.
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Best Family Attraction
Whether it's the wildlife park, kids' play barn or museum, vote for the local family attraction that's fun every time.
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Best Farm Shop/Deli
Do you know a farm shop or deli where the emphasis is on quality, provenance, friendliness and flair? Vote here.
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Best Fitness Instructor
Zumba, Jazzercise or your PT – if you can’t do without your Mr or Ms Motivator, vote for them here.
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Best Florist
Don’t just say it with flowers – vote here for a local florist with flair, vision and great customer service.
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Best Gift Shop
A shop that consistently stocks eclectic, exciting stock, the sure bet for last minute presents.
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Best Hair Salon
Hairspray at the ready! Life’s too short for bad haircuts. The go-to salon for stylish snips every time.
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Best Interiors Store
This category focuses on quality homeware and furniture, whether modern, vintage or reclamation.
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Best Jewellery Store
Do you love ‘bling’ or prefer your jewellery simple and elegant? Vote for your favourite local jewellery store here.
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Best Local Food/Drink Producer
The dedicated foodies who bring you the eggs, meat, artisan beer, gin, wine, cheeses, oils...
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Best Newcomer
Know a brilliant business that’s been billing for less than 18 months? Nominate them for our brand new category!
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Best Photographer
The creative talent behind that perfect family shot, stunning landscape or lifestyle image.
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Best Restaurant
Whether you’re fine dining or enjoying an informal restaurant with a great buzz, cast your gastronomic vote here.
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Best Theatre/Arts Venue
Meh, who needs the West End? Support the brilliant local theatre that hits all your right creative buttons.
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Best Women’s Fashion Store
Your go-to boutique for shoes, accessories, vintage fashion, cool sportswear or costume jewellery.
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Best Yoga/Pilates Instructor
Whether it’s downward dog or pilates plank, it’s time to thank the instructor you can’t manage without.
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