Celebrating Local Businesses
Powered by Your Vote
At My Local Awards, we shine a spotlight on the UK’s best-rated local businesses. But here’s the difference, the winners aren’t chosen by panels or pay-to-win schemes. They’re chosen by the people who matter most: you. Every vote makes a difference, every business gets a fair chance, and together we celebrate the heartbeat of our communities.
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Who we are & what we do
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Every award we run is decided by public vote. Not panels and not pay-to-win schemes. The people who use and love local businesses have the final say.
Celebrating Local Heroes
From family-run shops to independent trades and standout service providers, we shine a spotlight on the businesses that keep our communities alive.
Stronger Communities
By voting, you’re doing more than supporting a business, you’re helping local economies thrive and making sure great work gets recognised.
Fair Recognition
We believe every business deserves a fair chance. That’s why nominations are free, voting is open, and the results are transparent.
How it works
how it works
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We Shortlist Local Businesses
Our team researches and identifies some of the best-rated businesses across the UK, from independent shops and trades to standout service providers. Using customer reviews, online reputation, and local recommendations, we create a shortlist of businesses that truly deserve recognition.
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The Public Vote
Once nominations are live, it’s over to the people. Customers, supporters, and members of the community cast their votes online to back the businesses they love most. Every vote counts, giving local businesses the recognition they deserve without expensive entry fees or industry bias.
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Winners Are Crowned
At the end of the voting period, we announce the winners in each category and location. These businesses are celebrated as the top choice in their community — chosen by real customers, not judges. Winning a My Local Award helps businesses build trust, attract new customers, and showcase their success.
Before You Enter:
What You Need To Know
Trophy & Winner’s Page
Every winner can choose to receive a personalised glass trophy to proudly display their achievement. All winners are also featured on our official winners page, giving your business a permanent place in our awards history and a trusted link you can share with customers.
Always Free to Enter
There are no hidden fees or upfront costs. Unlike many awards that charge businesses to take part, we believe in fair recognition. Entry is completely free, so every local business has the chance to shine without barriers.
Community-Powered Voting
Winners are determined through public voting from the local community. Customers, supporters and residents help decide which businesses deserve recognition, ensuring every award reflects genuine local support.
Optional Winner Packages
If your business wins, you’ll be able to view a dedicated winner packages page for your specific location. This page outlines the official optional packages available in your area, including ways to celebrate and promote your success.
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Celebrate your success your way
Entering the awards is completely free, and winners are confirmed through public voting.
Once results are announced, winning businesses can access a dedicated page for their location, where they can view official ways to showcase their success. These options are there for businesses that would like extra support in promoting their achievement, whether through publicity, presentation materials or a physical trophy for display.
Depending on the location and package, this may include features such as newspaper coverage, online write-ups, official winner listings, personalised glass trophies and branded media assets designed to help you share the news with confidence.
There is never any obligation to choose anything further. Your award result stands on its own. These options are simply there to help winners celebrate local success and make the most of the recognition they have already earned.