Awards

Competition time: the boxes include a plethora of goodies

Publican Awards 2021

Publican Awards: what's in the box?

By The Morning Advertiser

Surprises are winging their way through the post to our guests and finalists for this year’s Publican Awards from today (Friday 26 March).

The award for Best Accommodation Operator will be presented to a pub company which has focussed on offering accommodation as a key part of the business

Publican Awards 2021

Meet the finalists: Best Accommodation Operator

By The Morning Advertiser

The award for Best Accommodation Operator, sponsored by Asahi, will be presented to a pub company which has focussed on offering accommodation as a key part of the business.

A heartfelt 'thank you': 'So many pubs have shown remarkable compassion and resilience since the beginning of the coronavirus outbreak – that’s why we’re so keen to support them,' Paul Robertson, head of on-premise at Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) GB said

THE GREAT BRITISH PUB AWARDS - PUB HEROES

Coca-Cola GBPA Pub Hero grants help winners fulfil passion projects

By The Morning Advertiser

After being crowned Pub Heroes in September, The Morning Advertiser revisited a trio of operators who received grants from Coca-Cola’s Community Pub Fund to find out how they had used their five-figure spur.

Good causes: lockdown restrictions permitting, the winners presented their charity partners with the donation from the Coca-Cola Community Pub Fund

GBPA winners donate £15k to good causes

By The Morning Advertiser

Winners of this year’s Great British Pub Awards (GBPA) Pub Heroes have donated thousands to charities, as part of funding provided by Coca-Cola.

Trade lauded: establishments have been praised for their handling of the crisis this year

Pubs recognised with AA Rosettes

By Nikkie Thatcher

A number of pubs have been awarded accolades in the latest round of AA Rosette Awards, which aim to celebrate dining destinations with the highest quality culinary offerings in the country.

Three steps: simple ways to watch this year's GBPAs

Watch: The Great British Pub Awards – Pub Heroes

How to watch the GBPAs for free

By Nicholas Robinson

The finalists have been announced, the votes cast and we’re ready to reveal the Pub Heroes of this year’s Great British Pub Awards (GBPA).

Competition open: vote for your favourite now

Meet the GBPA Pub Heroes finalists – Community Services

By Nikkie Thatcher

One positive thing that came out of the coronavirus lockdown was the incredible community spirit people across the nation showed and pubs highlighted how important they are, even when their doors were closed.

Shining a light: this category highlights the businesses that pivoted amid the pandemic

Great British Pub Awards

Are you a GBPA Hero? Business Continuity

By Ed Bedington

Lockdown hit pubs first and hardest, and while many operators were forced to shut up shops and weather the storm, some managed to pivot their operations and keep on trading.

Celebration time: the awards aim to highlight top businesses

Great British Pub Awards

Are you a GBPA Hero for Keeping the Community Entertained?

By Ed Bedington

Pubs have long played a key role in providing entertainment, from gigs to quizzes, and during lockdown they continued to keep the many struggling people in isolation entertained. Were you one of those pubs?

Pub awards: this category celebrates pubs that have supported front line workers

Great British Pub Awards

Are you a GBPA Hero? Front Line Support

By Ed Bedington

One of the key difficulties faced during lockdown was supporting front line workers, and pubs did not shy away from the challenge.

Community offer: many pubs turned into shops during the coronavirus pandemic and we want to hear from them

Great British Pub Awards

Are you a GBPA Hero? Pub Shop

By Ed Bedington

When the chips were down and supplies were running low, pubs stepped up to ensure their communities were kept fed and watered, and now The Morning Advertiser (MA) is looking to recognise that.

Charity category: pubs have until Friday 24 July to enter the awards

Great British Pub Awards

Are you a GBPA Hero? Charity Champion

By Ed Bedington

Charity is a key part of most pubs’ DNA, and despite the challenges the corona crisis has thrown at the sector, pubs have continued to do their bit.

Team safety: the category will celebrate pubs that have gone above and beyond to look after their staff

Great British Pub Awards

Are you a GBPA Hero? Staff Welfare

By Ed Bedington

Staff welfare has been vital as the pub sector weathered the corona crisis storm, and now The Morning Advertiser (MA) is looking to recognise those operators that did a fantastic job looking after their staff.

Enter now: entries for this year's Great British Pub Awards close on 24 July

Great British Pub Awards

Hunt is on for GBPA lockdown pub heroes

By Ed Bedington

The hunt is on for the true pub heroes of the coronavirus crisis as part of a one-off Great British Pub Awards.

Precious pooches: Rover encourages pubs across the country to welcome four legs as well as two

Rover pushes for more dog-friendly pubs

By Alice Leader

The world’s largest network of pet sitters and dog walkers, Rover, is urging more landlords to become dog-friendly to help stop young pubgoers having to abandon their beloved pet at home.

National stage: pubs like the Griffins Head in Northamptonshire are up for a public vote

Pubs recognised by small business awards

By Emily Hawkins

Pubs can enter to win the Pub of the Year title at this year’s SME National Business Awards, with a public vote being factored in for the winning entry.

Best inn show: Louise Dinnes from the Black Swan, Cumbria, explains what makes the award-winning site so special

My Pub: the Black Swan, Ravenstonedale, Cumbria

By Emily Hawkins

The Black Swan has managed to stay true to its role as a village pub while thriving by targeting different markets. Owner Louise Dinnes explains what makes the Cumbrian inn – which took home Best Inn in last year’s Great British Pub Awards – so special.

The best: Chefs' Choice Awards 2019 open for entry

The Chefs’ Choice Awards are back for 2019

By Nicholas Robinson

Back by popular demand for a third year, the Chefs’ Choice Awards are returning to set the ingredients kitchen that staff treasure apart from the rest.

Pooches and punters: DogBuddy has launched its third annual Dog-friendly Pub Awards

What makes a pub dog friendly?

By Emily Hawkins

Startup DogBuddy has launched its third annual Dog-friendly Pub Awards, with organisers encouraging pubs to open their doors to canine friends.

BII launches annual awards

BII launches annual awards

By Ellie Bothwell

The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) has started its search for the top people in the hospitality sector with the launch of five industry awards.

ALMR honours the best of the late-night sector

ALMR honours the best of the late-night sector

By Ellie Bothwell

The winners of the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) Late Night Awards were announced at the second annual Dusk ‘til Dawn ceremony yesterday.

Enterprise Community Heroes scheme scoops award

Enterprise Community Heroes scheme scoops award

By Helen Gilbert

Enterprise Inns has scooped a prestigious national accolade for the work it does to recognise and reward publicans who have gone the extra mile to benefit the local community.

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