All entries must be submitted via the online portal before the closing date, entry forms will not be accepted via email or any other format, with the exception of those marked * below.
Click here to create your account so that you can complete and submit your online entry; you can save and print off partially completed forms to review at any time prior to submitting the final version.
If you prefer to look at a sample entry form before you start your online application, they are available here, please note these are sample forms for guidance only.
Eligible winners from the categories below marked (VE) will be 'fast-tracked' into corresponding categories of the South West Tourism Excellence Awards and from these may be selected to represent the area in the national VisitEngland Awards.
Accessible & Inclusive Tourism Award (VE), sponsored by Bournemouth University Business School
B&B and Guest House of the Year (VE), sponsored by Goadsby
Business Events Venue of the Year (VE)
Café/Tearoom of the Year (VE), sponsored by Dorset Tea
Camping & Caravanning Park of the Year (VE)
Casual Dining Award (VE)
Dog Friendly Business of the Year
Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism Award (VE), sponsored by Saffery
Experience of the Year (Active or Learning) (VE)
Future of Hospitality Award, sponsored by NFU Mutual New Forest, Isle of Wight & Bournemouth
Glamping Business of the Year (VE), sponsored by Anytime Booking
Holiday Park of the Year (VE), sponsored by Tozers
Large Hotel of the Year (VE), sponsored by Guestline
Large Visitor Attraction of the Year (VE)
New Tourism Business Award (VE), sponsored by Visit Dorset
Pub of the Year (VE)
Self Catering Accommodation of the Year (VE), sponsored by Booking.Com
Small Hotel of the Year (VE), sponsored by Resort Dorset
Small Visitor Attraction of the Year (VE)
Spa and Wellbeing Experience of the Year (VE)
Tourism Event/Festival of the Year, sponsored by Les Enfants Terribles
Visitor Information Service of the Year, sponsored by Holidaymaker App
Unsung Hero Award (VE)
* Sample forms are for guidance only, entries must be submitted via the online portal prior to the closing date.
Please note the Water Efficiency Award Award will be judged regionally and presented at the South West Awards event in March 2024.
