Categories

Description: Honouring outstanding pubs offering exceptional food, drink, atmosphere, and hospitality.

Entry Criteria:

• Demonstrate quality of food and drink, service, and uniqueness.
• Showcase local sourcing, sustainability, and community involvement.
• Provide customer reviews and business achievements.

Description: A publicly voted award celebrating the best-loved tourism experience in Yorkshire. The shortlisted finalists will be put to the public vote on 27th October for the "Best Yorkshire Experience 2025" winner. Details of the public vote will be shared at the end of October.

Entry Criteria:

• Open to any business, attraction, or experience that offers an exceptional visitor experience.
• Encouraged to engage their audience to secure votes.
• Winner decided based on public vote.
• Winner will be announced at the awards ceremony in Leeds on 1st December.

Description: Recognising individuals behind the scenes who make a significant impact on Yorkshire’s tourism industry.

Entry Criteria:

• Provide details of the nominee’s contributions and impact.
• Showcase testimonials from colleagues and customers.
• Highlight commitment, dedication, and service excellence.

Description: Recognising high-end dining establishments that excel in cuisine, service, and ambiance.

Entry Criteria:

• Provide details on menu quality, chef credentials, and service excellence.
• Showcase awards, customer testimonials, and food innovation.
• Highlight use of local produce and sustainability initiatives.

Description: Honouring exceptional smaller attractions offering unique and memorable visitor experiences.

Entry Criteria:

• Demonstrate innovation, customer experience, and impact on tourism.
• Provide visitor statistics and testimonials.
• Showcase marketing initiatives and visitor engagement.

Description: Recognising hotels offering exceptional service, facilities, and guest experience on a larger scale.

Entry Criteria:

• Demonstrate commitment to hospitality, comfort, and excellence.
• Showcase customer feedback, amenities, and sustainability efforts.
• Provide details on innovation and business growth.

Description: Celebrating organisations or attractions that significantly contribute to Yorkshire’s cultural landscape.

Entry Criteria:

• Highlight cultural impact, innovation, and visitor engagement.
• Showcase programming, exhibitions, or events that set it apart.
• Provide evidence of visitor feedback and community involvement.

Description: Recognising large-scale attractions delivering outstanding visitor experiences.

Entry Criteria:

• Detail visitor numbers, facilities, and overall experience.
• Showcase innovation, customer satisfaction, and sustainability efforts.
• Provide marketing strategies and customer feedback.

Description: Recognising individuals or teams who go above and beyond to provide exceptional customer service.

Entry Criteria:

• Provide case studies of exemplary service.
• Showcase customer testimonials and recognition.
• Highlight training, innovation, and impact on visitor experience.

Description: Honouring exceptional bed & breakfasts or guest houses that offer outstanding hospitality, comfort, and service.

Entry Criteria:

• Highlight unique features, quality of accommodation, and customer service.
• Demonstrate excellence in food, facilities, and guest experience.
• Showcase guest reviews and ratings.

Description: Recognising exceptional new tourism businesses (opened within the last two years) that have made a significant impact.

Entry Criteria:

• Provide details on business vision, growth, and visitor experience.
• Showcase innovation, customer service, and marketing success.
• Highlight customer feedback and financial performance.

Description: Celebrating businesses that incorporate sustainability and responsible tourism practices into their operations.

Entry Criteria:

• Demonstrate eco-friendly initiatives and sustainability strategies.
• Showcase measurable environmental impact and community involvement.
• Provide customer feedback and sustainability certifications.

Description: Recognising outstanding holiday parks or caravan parks that provide excellent facilities, service, and experiences.

Entry Criteria:

• Detail accommodation options, amenities, and activities.
• Demonstrate commitment to customer service and sustainability.
• Provide visitor testimonials and business performance metrics.

Description: Honouring outstanding events that enhance Yorkshire’s tourism offering and create memorable experiences.

Entry Criteria:

• Provide details on event scale, impact, and visitor numbers.
• Showcase innovation, engagement, and marketing success.
• Demonstrate community involvement and economic impact.

Description: Celebrating informal dining venues that offer excellent food quality, service, and atmosphere.

Entry Criteria:

• Provide details on menu quality, service, and uniqueness.
• Showcase customer reviews, local sourcing, and sustainability efforts.
• Highlight innovation and overall dining experience.

Description: Celebrating outstanding smaller hotels that provide a unique and luxurious guest experience.

Entry Criteria:

• Highlight distinctive features, service quality, and ambiance.
• Showcase guest reviews, amenities, and design excellence.
• Provide business performance and customer satisfaction evidence.

Description: Honouring self-catering properties that provide an outstanding guest experience and quality accommodation.

Entry Criteria:

• Showcase quality, comfort, and facilities of the accommodation.
• Provide customer testimonials and booking success.
• Highlight uniqueness, sustainability, and overall experience.

Description: Recognising businesses that excel in providing an inclusive experience for visitors of all abilities, ensuring accessibility and welcoming environments for all.

Entry Criteria:

• Demonstrate commitment to accessibility and inclusivity.
• Provide details of facilities, adaptations, and staff training.
• Showcase customer testimonials and case studies.