The pandemic has halted or postponed these events; however many are starting to open up again. Here is a list of national and local awards you may wish to enter. And, even if you might not feel ready to enter some of these awards now – checking out the winners could inspire you to make changes that will elevate your business even further.
We have listed below current categories but these change from year to year, please check websites for latest updates. Please do read the terms and conditions as some do have costs for entry.
Local awards
The Destination Lincolnshire Tourism Awards
Hosted by Destination Lincolnshire and Stonebow Media and is open to Tourism businesses in Greater Lincolnshire.
Applications generally open in May and close at the end of July with an Awards Ceremony, where winners are announced in October.
The winners from the Destination Lincolnshire Tourism Awards are automatically entered into the Visit England Awards for Excellence (see below)
For more information check out the website
Award Categories
- B&B Guest House of The Year
- Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of The Year
- Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism
- Experience of the Year
- Hotel of the Year
- International Tourism Award
- New Tourism Business Award
- Pub of the Year
- Self-Catering Accommodation of the Year
- Taste Lincolnshire
- Small Visitor Attraction of the Year
- Large Visitor Attraction of the Year
Lincolnshire Business Awards
Hosted by Lincolnshire Echo and Lincolnshire Live, Lincolnshire Business Awards celebrate the very best of business across Lincolnshire and represents businesses from all sectors including the visitor economy.
Entries are usually open between June and August each year with a ceremony to announce and celebrate the winners taking place in March.
For more information check out the website
Award Categories
- Apprentice of the Year
- Business Person of the Year
- Employee of the Year
- Environmental and Sustainability Award
- Family Business Award
- Food and Farming Excellence Award
- Business in the Face of Adversity Special Award
- Innovation Award
- International Business Award
- Small/Medium Lincolnshire Business of the Year
- Large Business of the Year
- Start up Business of the Year
- Business of the Year (overall winner)
- Lifetime Achievement Award
National Awards
Visit England Awards for Excellence
Recognise and reward the ‘best of the best’ within the visitor economy sector.
For more information check out the website
Award Categories
- B&B and Guest House
- Small Hotel
- Large Hotel
- Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park
- Self-Catering Accommodation
- Small Visitor Attraction
- Large Visitor Attraction
- Pub
- Experience
- New Tourism Business
- Taste of England
- Accessible and Inclusive Tourism
- Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism
- Resilience and Innovation
- Unsung Hero
- Outstanding Contribution to Tourism
The Travolution Awards
A platform for Travel Brands, Software Platforms and Digital Agencies to showcase their talents
For more information on how to enter check out the website
Award Categories
There are various awards within the following categories:-
- Marketing Awards
- Above and Beyond Awards
- Champions of Digital
- Technology Impact Awards
- Technology Supplier Awards
- Trade and Intermediary Awards
- Special Achievement Awards
Group Leisure and Travel Awards
Recognise the best providers, attractions and destinations for groups and are voted for by readers of Group Leisure and Travel.
For more information on how to enter check out the website
Award Categories
- Best UK Attraction for Children & Families
- Best Museum or Gallery
- Best Historic Attraction or Venue
- Best Garden Visit
- Best Coach or Tour Operator - UK Tours
- Best Ferry or Fixed Link Operator
- Best Event for Groups
- Best Christmas Experience
- Best Guided Tour
- Best Accommodation for Groups
- Best Group Dining Experience
- Best Theatre Production
- Best Cruise Line
- Best UK Destination
- Best International Destination
- The Excellence Award
- Best Group Tour Operator
- Best UK Attraction
- Group Travel Organiser of the Year Award®
The AA Hotel and Hospitality Services Awards
Open to Hotels, Restaurants, Pubs, B&Bs, Caravan and Camping Sites and Chefs.
For more information on how to enter check out the website
Award Categories
There are a number of awards in each of the following categories:-
- Best Campsites
- Best Hotels
- Best Restaurants and Pubs
- Chef’s Chef of the Year
- Best B&Bs
The Boutique Hotel Awards
An international award aimed at showcasing the finest luxury boutique hotels.
For more information on how to enter check out the website
Award Categories
- Classic Hotels
- City Hotels
- Beach and Coastal Hotels
- Chic Design
- Culinary Hotels
- Inspired Design Hotels
- Honeymoon Hideaways
- New Hotels
- Private Villas
- Sustainable Hotels
- Family Hotels
- Stunning Views
- Wellness Spas
- Relaxation Treats
- Romantic Treats
- Host of the Year
- Farm to Table
- The Finest Home-Grown Wine Pairing
Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards
Restaurant Magazine bring you the top 100 places in the UK to eat as voted for by an elite academy of chefs , restauranteurs and food writers nationwide with the Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards.
The UK is split into 11 regions with members of the academy voting for the top seven restaurants they have dined at in the last 12 months, weighted in order of preference.
For more information on how to enter check out the website
Award Categories
- Best Wine List
- The Service Award
- Best Cocktail List
- Chef to Watch
- Chef of the Year
- Restaurant of the Year
- Lifetime Achievement
The Independent Hotel Show Awards
Recognise the passion independent hotels across the UK.
For more information on how to enter check out the website
Award Categories
- Independent Hotelier
- GM of the Future
- Outstanding Contribution
- Hotel Innovation
- Outstanding New Hotel
The Good Pub Guide
Select the very best pubs across the UK to receive awards in a range of categories.
For more information on how to enter check out the website
Award Categories
There are a number of awards in each of the following categories:-
- Pub of The Year
- Brewery of The Year
- The Best of the Best
- The Best Pubs in Town and Country
- County Dining Pubs
The Great British Pub Awards
Every year The Great British Pub Awards recognise, reward and celebrate the fantastic work pubs do for communities across the country.
For more information on how to enter check out the website
Award Categories
- Best Pub Garden
- Best Pub for Food
- Best Pub for Families
- Best Pub with Rooms
- Best Pub for Dogs
- Best Pub to Watch Sport
- Best Pub for Late Night
- Best Pub Chef
- Best Young Pub Chef
- Community Hero
- Punch Pub of The Year
- Greene King Pub of The Year
- Admiral Taverns Pub of the Year
- Stonegate Group Pub of The Year
- Hawthorn Pub of The Year
Meetings and Incentive Travel Magazine Awards
One of the event industries biggest recognition programmes is organised by Meetings and Incentive Travel Magazine. The awards bring together all sectors of the events industry with an awards ceremony taking place each October.
For more information on how to enter check out the website
Award Categories
- Best UK Hotel
- Best Overseas Hotel
- Best UK Conference Centre
- Best Overseas Conference Centre
- Best Venue Group Meeting Product
- Best Intermediary Agency (under 40 employees)
- Best Intermediary Agency (over 40 employees)
- Best Destination Management Company
- Best Airline
- Best Academic Venue
- Best UK Convention Bureau
- Best Overseas Convention Bureau
- Best UK Unusual Venue
- Best Event Provider
- Best Food and Beverage Provider
- Personality of the Year
Conference & Incentive Travel Awards
Brought to you by Conference and Incentive Travel, the C&IT Awards are aimed at the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (M.I.C.E) industry and are designed to champion, celebrate and showcase events that are innovative and original.
The awards are voted for by a panel of industry experts and celebrated at an awards ceremony in September.
For more information on how to enter check out the website
Award Categories
There are a number of awards in each of the following categories:-
- Industry Sector Categories (Automotive Event of The Year; Finance and Professional Services Event of The Year; Technology and Telecoms Event of The Year; Pharma and Healthcare Event of The Year; Consumer and Media Event of The Year; Manufacturing and Industrial Event of The Year)
- Event Purpose Categories (Incentive Event of The Year; Internal Communication Event of The Year; Team Building Event of The Year; Celebratory Event of The Year; Conference of The Year)
- Creative Solution Categories (Best Humanitarian Impact; Best Use of Small Budget; Best Sustainable Initiative)
- Supplier Categories (Best Venue; Best Technology Provider; Best Events Destination)
- Best of the Best (Agency of The Year; Agency of the Year – Global; Corporate Events Team of The Year; Best M.I.C.E Team; A-Lister of The Year)
- Grand Prix – cannot be entered for but will be selected based on outstanding excellence by the judges from all of the winners in the other categories.
The Magellan Awards
Hosted by Travel Weekly honours the best in Travel and Tourism. Businesses are invited to self-nominate and apply through the on-line site. Entries are generally accepted between April and June (but check the site because dates may change) and winners are usually announced in October in the Travel Weekly Magazine.
For more information on how to enter check out the website
Award Categories
There are a number of awards in each of the following categories:-
- Hospitality
- Travel Destinations
- Cruise Lines
- Online Travel Services
- Airlines and Airports
- Travel Agencies and Advisors
- Tour Operators
- Ground Transportation
Lux Life
Rewarding excellence for a number of years across a range of categories.
For more information on how to enter check out the website
Award Categories
There are awards for each of the following categories: -
- Global Excellence Awards
- Travel and Tourism Awards
- Restaurant and Bar Awards
- Global Wedding Awards
- Health Beauty and Wellness Awards
- Global Vegan Awards
- Food and Drink Awards
- Hospitality Awards
- Resorts and Retreats Awards
The Worldwide Hospitality Awards
An international competition that is organised by Hospitality ON that allows businesses to showcase their most original initiatives and most effective innovations.
Submission dates differ slightly for different categories but generally fall between April and September/October each year (please check the site for details of your category). A grand ceremony announcing the winners usually takes place in November.
Award Categories
- Best Storytelling and Communication Campaign
- Best Marketing Operation
- Best Initiative in Sustainable Development and Social Responsibility
- Best Initiative in Human Resources and Talent Management
- Best Concept
- Best Guest Experience
- Best “wow!” Effect
- Best Digital transformation
- Manager of the Year Award
- Employee/Team of the Year Award
- Lifetime Achievement
- Grand Prix Worldwide Hospitality Awards
