The competition, which recognises excellence across the pub, bar and hospitality sector, have been running for three and a half decades and continue to go from strength to strength, pitting the best businesses in the sector head to head.
Entries are now open to multiple operators and pub and bar companies across the hospitality sector, and our winners will be revealed at the stand out night in industries calendar, at London Evolution on 24 March.
If you think you’re running an award winning operation, you can put that to the test by entering here, and letting the Publican judges assess whether your operation stacks up. Deadline for entries is 20 November.
With over 17 categories to enter, ranging from Best Managed Pub Company and Best Employer, to Best Accommodation Operator and Best Food Offer, there’s opportunities for businesses across the board.
Hotly contested awards
Ed Bedington, editor of The Morning Advertiser, which organises the awards, said: “We’re delighted to be opening up the awards for entries. Now in their 36th year, these awards have real pedigree and are hotly contested throughout the industry.
“They inspire passion and it’s great to see so many amazing businesses out there that are giving their all to ensure they stay at the forefront of what is a hugely dynamic and exciting industry.
“Entering these awards is not easy, and we recognise it requires dedication and work, but that is what makes them special. It’s a great way for you to take a step back and look at your business, and let expert judges do the same, and benchmark yourselves against some of the best in the business.
“So what are you waiting for? Get your entries in now, and I look forward to celebrating with you all in London on 24 March.”
The awards are sponsored by Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I, Carlsberg Britvic, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, Damm UK, Diageo, Heineken UK, Illy Coffee, Molson Coors Beverage Company, Thatchers Cider.
The categories to enter are:
● Best Accommodation Operator
● Best Brewing Pub Company
● Best Community Pub Operator
● Best Drinks Offer
● Best Food Offer
● Best Experiential Operator
● Best Managed Pub Company (2-50 sites)
● Best Managed Pub Company (51+ sites)
● Best New Site
● Best Partnership Pub Company (501+ sites)
● Best Partnership Pub Company (up to 500 sites)
● Best Premium Food Offer
● Best Pub Brand/Concept
● Best Pub Employer (501+ employees)
● Best Pub Employer (up to 500 employees)
● Best Pub Operations Team
● Best Sustainable Pub Company
So what are you waiting for? Again, the deadline for entries is 20 November, so get your entries started now.
