If you run an excellent tourism business you stand a chance of winning an award, whatever the size or scale. These hints and tips are designed to make the entry process as painless and productive as possible. They also explain the entry requirements and what the judges will be looking for.
Your business or visitor experience must be located in the relevant area of South West England there are separate awards covering the following areas:
Please make sure you enter the appropriate scheme.
*Businesses in Wiltshire and Gloucestershire (except South Gloucestershire) should enter directly into the South West awards, unless they are members of Bristol or Bath or Somerset DMOs in which case they should enter the Bristol, Bath and Somerset awards.
- Please read the criteria here and at the start of the entry forms carefully to ensure that you are eligible to enter.
- The judges are looking for evidence of excellence, innovation and quality improvements in the last 2 years. If you entered last year then make it really clear what improvements/additions have been made since your last entry.
- If you have won gold in the same category at the South West regional Awards in the past two consecutive years, we’d advise considering a different category this year or offering to help us with judging.
