The Muddy Stilettos Awards are the UK’s No1 SME lifestyle Awards, attracting 20,000 business nominations and nearly half a million votes across the country. Now in their 13th year, they are bigger than ever in 2026, running across England, Wales and Scotland.

In a climate where independents need backing more than ever, a nomination isn’t just a click – it’s support, visibility and a very public vote of confidence for the businesses you love.

Muddy Stilettos is the UK’s leading luxury lifestyle digital platform, reaching 5.7 million every month, and helping readers make the most of where they live, with the inside track on all things unique and unmissable in the local area.

Open for nominations until 23rd March 2026, the Muddy Awards is an opportunity to say THANK YOU and support the Cornish lifestyle businesses you love. Nominations are invited across 21 lifestyle categories including five new additions of Fashion & Interiors, Most Loved Local Pub, Best Artisan Food & Drink Producer, Best Afternoon Tea and Best Wellness Break.

The public can nominate brilliant Cornish businesses until 1pm on 23 March. The 10 most popular businesses in each category will go through to the Cornwall Regional Finals between 21 April – 26 May, and winners will be announced on 16 June 2026.

It takes seconds to nominate and is free for businesses to enter from start to finish. Pick from the following categories below and see full criteria here https://cornwall.muddystilettos.co.uk/awards/.

MUDDY AWARD 2026 CATEGORIES

BEST AFTERNOON TEA

BEST ARTISAN FOOD & DRINK PRODUCER

BEST ARTS, CULTURE & THEATRE

BEST BAR

BEST BEAUTY SALON/CLINIC

BEST BOUTIQUE STAY (less than 30 rooms)

BEST CAFÉ

BEST CASUAL DINING

BEST CHILDREN’S BUSINESS

BEST FAMILY EXPERIENCE

BEST FARM SHOP/ DELI

BEST FASHION & INTERIORS

BEST FLORIST

BEST HAIR SALON

BEST-LOVED PUB

BEST RESTAURANT

BEST SPORT / FITNESS INSTRUCTOR

BEST WEDDING & PARTY VENUE

BEST WELLBEING SPECIALIST

BEST WELLNESS BREAK

BEST YOGA/ PILATES STUDIO

Award Nominations close 1pm 23 March 2026. Regional Finals Voting from 21 April – 26 May 2026.

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