Every year Gloucestershire's exceptional cultural venues, restaurants, pubs, independent schools, sporting venues, independent shops, events and more are invited to put themselves forward for a coveted Gloucestershire Lifestyle Award, before SoGlos readers cast their votes to determine a list of finalists and a panel of experienced judges then decide upon the winners and highly commended businesses in each category.
The Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards culminate in a fabulous celebration evening at a unique venue, when finalists, sponsors and special guests come together for the exciting live reveal of the results – crowning the best of the best of Gloucestershire's lifestyle sector.
Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2025 // Key stages
Entry
Entries open: Monday 13 January 2025
Entries close: Sunday 9 February 2025
Gloucestershire lifestyle sector businesses can enter up to three awards categories via a link published on this page.
Shortlisting
Monday 10 to Friday 21 February 2025
Entries are assessed for quality and suitability. Shortlist published on SoGlos and businesses invited to campaign for support from customers, fans and followers.
Shortlist revealed: Monday 24 February 2025
Voting
Voting opens: Monday 24 February 2025
Voting closes: Sunday 23 March 2025
Members of the public invited to vote for their favourite entry in each category. Total votes used to determine the finalists.
Judging
Public vote sent to judges for scoring: Friday 28 March 2025
Deadline for judges to return scores: Friday 4 April 2025
Judges receive entries from all finalists for review and scoring. Judges submit scores for each category to determine winners and highly commended entries.
Finalists revealed
Monday 14 April 2025
Finalists announced on SoGlos.
Awards night
Thursday 8 May 2025
Finalists, judges, partners and special guests come together for the exciting live reveal of winners.
Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2025 // Headline co-partners
Pro Global
Pro Global is a specialist insurance expert that streamlines and enhances the operational effectiveness of insurance businesses. Established in 1993, Pro has evolved from its roots in Gloucester to a global footprint, with offices across the UK, Europe, and Latin America, delivering transformational change and outsourcing expertise to its clients.
pro-global.com/join-our-team
Made in Gloucestershire
Made in Gloucestershire champions the county’s best food and drink producers, connecting them with locals, tourists and hospitality businesses to raise public awareness and promote the provenance of Gloucestershire's great food and drink. The initiative is fully funded, so businesses can enjoy free membership and promotional benefits by singing up.
madeingloucestershire.com
Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2025 // Judges
Patrick Francis-Lang
Head of Group HR
Pro Global
Patrick is a seasoned HR professional with a comprehensive career spanning the entire spectrum of human resource activities. As the group head of human resources at Pro Global, he holds a pivotal role in overseeing and shaping the HR function for the organisation from its Gloucester base.
Jessica Gray
Marketing Manager
Made in Gloucestershire
Jessica Gray was marketing manager at GFirst LEP for seven years; she is now the marketing manager for the Growth and Enterprise team at Gloucestershire County Council, following the government's decision to transfer the functions of Local Enterprise Partnerships to upper-tier local authorities. She currently runs the Made in Gloucestershire initiative, which promotes and celebrates local food and drink producers.
Alex Clough
Managing Director
16i
Alex is the founder of leading Cheltenham-based web design and development company, 16 Interactive, and has lived in the county for 30 years. A SGGLA category partner since their inception, Alex is passionate about championing the businesses at the heart of Gloucestershire’s rich cultural offering.
Silas Miller
Head of Marketing and Business Development
WSP Solicitors
Silas Miller is head of marketing and business development at WSP Solicitors, where he oversees marketing and commercial strategies. Joining in 2019, he became a board director in 2022. Silas is a member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing and is studying for an MBA at the University of Gloucestershire.
Ian Haughton
Managing Director
Hewer
Ian joined Hewer over 26 years ago as a qualified electrician, helping to expand its services to include electrical work. Now, as managing director, he oversees operations and drives the company’s growth, ensuring continued success in providing heating, plumbing and electrical and renewable energy services to homes and businesses across Gloucestershire.
Luke Robinson
Director of Sport
Rendcomb College
With 20 years of PE teaching experience after training at the University of Gloucestershire, director of sport at Rendcomb College, Luke Robinson, is dedicated to inspiring excellence and engagement in sport. A grassroots hockey coach, Luke is also passionate about rugby and has been involved in coaching for Arsenal FC.
Cathy Pudge
Operations Manager
First Thought Care Services
Cathy Pudge, First Thought Care Services operations manager, excels in front-line challenges and supporting staff to deliver outstanding care. With a background in children’s care, she’s a qualified Nursery Nurse, PBS practitioner and holds Level 3 in Counselling and Level 5 in Health Leadership and Management, ensuring exceptional service and promoting independence for all.
Melissa Potente
Managing Director
Inndecs
Melissa, MD of Inndecs for 14 years, has worked with some of the biggest names in the leisure sector, including Greene King, Punch Taverns and Heineken. In 2017, she founded property investment company, MJP Homes, which buys dilapidated properties in Gloucestershire and turns them into high-end rentals for the local community. She also recently formed Meliora, trading under Inndecs, a residential renovation specialist.
Rebecca Copping
Partner
Hazlewoods
Rebecca Copping is a partner in Hazlewoods’ Corporate Services team, specialising in the food and drink sector. She provides practical, commercial and strategic advice to clients, helping them find workable solutions to issues. Rebecca works with clients from start-ups to large internationals, as well as owner-managed businesses.
Anna Tandy
Head of Customer Service
Laithwaites
Anna Tandy is head of customer service at Laithwaites. With 16 years of experience, Anna leads her team in delivering award-winning service, nurturing a customer-centric culture and driving excellence through team development and innovation. Laithwaites is passionate about staff engagement and redefining how fulfilling a customer service career can be.
Paul Whitelocks
Director and Co-Founder
The Cotswold Bed Company
Paul Whitelocks co-founded The Cotswold Bed Company with his wife Alejandra in 2015. Today, the B Corp business is one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of luxury beds and furniture, supplying hotels around the world. In his spare time, Paul loves to travel the globe extensively, sampling local food and wine along the way.
Claire White
Commercial Director
Tewkesbury Park
With a master’s in management and HR alongside a career in hospitality and property, Claire White has been instrumental in transforming Tewkesbury Park since her family took over in 2014. From interior refurbishments to shaping future strategy, Claire thrives on the varied aspects of her role and her passion for growth and excellence.
Mark Jones
Managing Director
Warners
Mark Jones is the managing director at Warners, a leading Gloucestershire retailer representing Citroën, Isuzu, Omoda and Jaecoo, and authorised repairer for Peugeot. With more than 30 years at Warners, Mark brings vast automotive expertise. Known for excellence, Warners operates showrooms in Gloucester and Tewkesbury and remains a privately-owned business.
Kane Lewis
Managing Director
Severnside Security
Kane Lewis is the managing director of Severnside Security, an industry leading provider. Under his leadership, the company has experienced significant growth, expanding to over 60 employees across three regional offices. Kane was honoured with the SoGlos Young Entrepreneur of the Year award for his role in driving this success.
Chrissie Cooper
Clinic Manager
Early Life Ultrasound Centre
Chrissie Cooper is the clinic manager and an experienced sonographer at Early Life Ultrasound Centre in Cheltenham. She has over 12 years of experience in the field and leads the team providing pregnancy and gynaecological-related ultrasound services. Chrissie is dedicated to ensuring a compassionate and professional experience for expectant families.
Jessica Brewster
Director
The Roses Theatre
Jessica Brewster, director of The Roses Trust & Theatre, Tewkesbury, is chair of Tewkesbury Cultural Consortium and a Cheltenham Film Festival board member. With over 20 years in theatre and TV, she leverages arts and culture to drive transformative change, further collaboration and create vibrant, inclusive opportunities within communities and organisations.
Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2025 // Categories & partners
Open to visitor attractions, gardens and museums.
2024 Winner
Gloucester Cathedral
2024 Highly commended
Painswick Rococo Garden
2024 Finalists
Berkeley Castle
Museum in the Park
Nature in Art
The Wilson Art Gallery & Museum, The Cheltenham Trust
ABOUT THE PARTNER: 16i
Digital agency 16i is a market leader in website design and software development, with much of its work being bespoke software applications. Adept at technically challenging projects, its clients include international law firms, the University of Gloucestershire, Everyman Theatre and SoGlos. 16i also offers meeting rooms with the latest technology and secure, high-speed internet.
16i.co.uk
Open to day out destinations, wildlife centres and family attractions.
2024 Winner
WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre
2024 Highly commended
Westonbirt, The National Arboretum
2024 Finalists
Cotswold Farm Park
Mr Mulligans
National Waterways Museum Gloucester, Canal & River Trust
Over Farm
ABOUT THE PARTNER: WSP Solicitors
WSP Solicitors is an independent legal practice, with offices in Stroud and Gloucester. The firm has been offering straightforward legal advice and support for over 260 years and provides a wide range of legal services for personal and commercial matters – from wills, property, and family matters, through to buying or selling your business.
wspsolicitors.com
Open to prep, senior and sixth-form independent schools.
2024 Winner
Cheltenham College
2024 Highly commended
The King's School Gloucester
2024 Finalists
Dean Close Preparatory School
The Richard Pate School
ABOUT THE PARTNER: Hewer
Hewer is a trusted, family-run business, specialising in heating, electrical, mechanical and renewable services for homes and businesses. Rated Excellent on Trustpilot, it offers installations, maintenance, breakdown support and boiler care plans. Its highly qualified engineers deliver a personal, detail-oriented service, ensuring every job is completed to the highest standard.
hewerfm.co.uk
Open to music, theatre and comedy venues.
2024 Joint winners
Everyman Theatre
Gloucester Brewery
2024 Highly commended
The Frog and Fiddle
2024 Finalists
Prince Albert, Stroud
The Bottle of Sauce
The Roses Theatre
ABOUT THE PARTNER: The Cheltenham Trust
The Cheltenham Trust is an independent charity which plays a pivotal role in managing and sustaining some of Cheltenham's most historic venues, including Pittville Pump Room and Cheltenham Town Hall, as well as providing culture, sport and leisure through The Wilson Art Gallery & Museum, Leisure at Cheltenham and the Prince of Wales stadium.
cheltenhamtrust.org.uk
Open to businesses across all types of sports.
2024 Winner
Cheltenham Racecourse
2024 Highly commended
Gloucester Rugby
2024 Finalists
Leisure At & Prince of Wales Stadium, The Cheltenham Trust
Ninja Warrior UK Gloucester
ABOUT THE PARTNER: Rendcomb College
Rendcomb College in Cirencester is a co-educational independent day and boarding school for children between the ages of three and 18. It aims to develop thoughtful, adventurous and ambitious young people and prides itself on its strong pastoral care, with sport, music, drama, the arts and outdoor education playing an important role in school life, too.
rendcombcollege.org.uk
Open to restaurants serving all types of cuisine in an informal setting.
2024 Winner
The Beefy Boys
2024 Highly commended
KIBOU Japanese Kitchen & Bar
2024 Finalists
Bangkok Canteen Gloucester
Brasserie Blanc
Domaine 16
L'Artisan
Sam's Montpellier
The Ivy Cheltenham
ABOUT THE PARTNER: First Thought Care Services
First Thought Care Services, founded by Jack Cook, is dedicated to providing quality care that prioritises safety, support and respect. Inspired by Jack’s personal journey within the care system, it specialises in supporting children, families and young adults, and aims to improve lives with a commitment to making a positive difference.
ftcareservices.co.uk
Open to restaurants serving all types of cuisine, offering multi-course gourmet meals in a formal setting.
2024 Winner
Lumiere Restaurant
2024 Highly commended
Prithvi
2024 Finalists
MUSE Brasserie
Purslane Restaurant
The Greenway Hotel & Spa
The Terrace Restaurant, No131 The Promenade
ABOUT THE PARTNER: Inndecs
Run by siblings Melissa, Joe and Hannah Potente, commercial fit out company Inndecs and its high-end residential brand, Meliora, offer a complete turn key solution for both commercial and residential building and refurbishment projects. Meliora, together with Inndecs, provides the highest standards of service and finish, working with the most talented designers and architects across the county.
inndecs.com
Open to businesses producing all types of food and drink, including condiments, dairy produce, baked goods, health foods, oils, beers, wines and spirits.
2024 Winner
The Artisan Baker
2024 Highly commended
Wholly Gelato
2024 Finalists
bottlegreen
Hayles Fruit Farm
Hetty's Kitchen
Woodchester Valley Vineyard
ABOUT THE PARTNER: Hazlewoods
Hazlewoods accountants and business advisers is one of the largest professional services firms in the south west, providing a highly personal service and established sector expertise. It has over 550 staff across Cheltenham, Staverton, Bristol and Cardiff, serving clients locally, nationally and internationally. Its experts provide specialist accountancy, tax, audit and business advice to individuals and businesses.
hazlewoods.co.uk
Open to countryside inns to town centre pubs and bars.
2024 Winner
Gloucester Brewery
2024 Highly commended
The Plough Prestbury
2024 Finalists
Flight Club Darts
Gin & Juice
The Gloucester Old Spot
The King's Arms
The Ship Inn
The Suffolk Arms Cheltenham
ABOUT THE PARTNER: NFU Mutual
Business profile coming soon.
nfumutual.co.uk
Open to restaurant and pub chefs.
2024 Winner
Jon Howe, Lumiere Restaurant
2024 Highly commended
Sam Idoine, Roots + Seeds Kitchen Garden
2024 Finalists
Gareth Fulford, Purslane Restaurant
Gavin Roberts, Tudor Farmhouse
Liam Doherty, The Suffolk Arms Cheltenham
Yves Ogrodzki, L'Artisan
ABOUT THE PARTNER: Laithwaites
From its hub in Brockworth, Laithwaites delivers wines from across the globe. It has a passionate team of 300 staff that run its popular Gloucestershire shop, call centre and warehouse. With more than 400,000 customers for over 50 years, this family-owned firm offers a 100 per cent money back guarantee.
laithwaites.co.uk
Open to cafes and coffee shops.
2024 Winner
Garden Terrace Café, Batsford Arboretum & Garden Centre
2024 Highly commended
Rainbowls
2024 Finalists
The Artisan Baker
The Canteen
Woodruffs Café
ABOUT THE PARTNER: The Brewery Quarter
Cheltenham’s vibrant Brewery Quarter offers fun family entertainment like bowling, adventure golf and escape rooms; upmarket dining, cocktails and craft beer; and a multiplex cinema showing the biggest blockbusters – with plenty of dog-friendly venues to visit with your pup, too.
thebreweryquarter.com
Open to small, medium, boutique and large hotels.
2024 Winner
Cowley Manor
2024 Highly commended
The Speech House Hotel
2024 Finalists
De Vere Cotswold Water Park
Hatherley Manor Hotel & Spa
No.38 The Park
Tewkesbury Park
ABOUT THE PARTNER: The Cotswold Bed Company
The Cotswold Bed Company was founded in Cheltenham in 2015 by husband-and-wife team Paul and Alejandra Whitelocks. The luxury bed maker is the first furniture manufacturer to be awarded B Corp status in Gloucestershire and prides itself on sustainable British craftmanship. Its beautiful showroom is based at Elkstone Studios near Cirencester while it has two large factories located in Cheltenham.
thecotswoldbedcompany.com
Open to wedding venues and suppliers.
New category for 2025!
ABOUT THE PARTNER: Tewkesbury Park
Set in 164 acres of breath-taking Gloucestershire parkland, Tewkesbury Park is a luxury hotel and golf resort, famous for its variety of decadent foodie options including afternoon tea, Sunday brunch and fine dining, along with its 93 stylish bedrooms, a relaxing spa and its very own 18-hole golf course.
tewkesburypark.co.uk
Open to physical and online retail businesses across all sectors, including food, drink, homewares, fashion, children, gifts and art.
2024 Winner
Made in Stroud
2024 Highly commended
Hot Tubs Rock
2024 Finalists
Attwoolls Outdoors
Charlton Pharmacy
Favourite Beers
Norville Independent Eyecare
Sue Parkinson
True Tone Music
ABOUT THE PARTNER: Warners
For over four decades, Warners has been a premier destination for automotive excellence, showcasing Peugeot and Citroën vehicles. In 2018, Warners marked a century of dedicated service to its loyal customers. Since 2012, Warners has represented Isuzu for Gloucestershire. Warners joined 75 UK dealerships introducing Omoda and Jaecoo in 2024.
warnerscars.co.uk
Open to kitchen and bathroom companies, interior design businesses, garden centres, home renovation companies and homewares businesses, as well as windows, doors and conservatory companies.
2024 Winner
Little Interior Co.
2024 Highly commended
The House Ministry
2024 Finalists
Casa Interiors
Obsidian Interiors
ABOUT THE PARTNER: Severnside Security
Severnside Security provides fire and security solutions to homes and businesses in Gloucestershire, with expertise in the design, implementation and support of integrated systems and intuitive technologies. From intruder alarms, access control and CCTV, to life safety, fire detection and automation systems, the company is well-known for its ability to deliver sophisticated projects.
severnsidesecurityltd.co.uk
Open to physical and online businesses in the health and wellbeing sector, such as yoga studios, holistic therapies, gyms, spas and supplement retailers.
2024 Winner
Momentum Pole & Aerial
2024 Highly commended
Hatherley Manor Hotel & Spa
2024 Finalists
Alchemy 16 - Bespoke Fitness and Wellness
Calcot & Spa: The Grain Store
CLC Health and Fitness Centre
Cowley Manor Spa
Gym66
Supafoot
ABOUT THE PARTNER: Young Gloucestershire
Business profile coming soon.
youngglos.org.uk
Open to children's activity camps, activity centres, soft play centres, party entertainers and kids'-specific retailers.
New category for 2025!
ABOUT THE PARTNER: Early Life Ultrasound
Early Life Ultrasound in Cheltenham offers expert prenatal imaging services, specialising in baby scans from 7 to 42 weeks. Its friendly, professional team provide expectant parents with clear, detailed insights into their baby’s development and ensures a comfortable, personalised experience to help families create cherished memories during their life-changing pregnancy journey.
earlylife.co.uk
Open to longstanding annual events and festivals, as well as new events.
2024 Winner
Cheltenham Jazz Festival
2024 Highly commended
The Times and Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival
2024 Finalists
Chalfest
Cheltenham Paint Festival
Christmas at Gloucester Quays
Gloucester History Festival
Gloucestershire Vintage & Country Extravaganza
Wychwood Festival
ABOUT THE PARTNER: Gloucestershire County Council
Business profile coming soon.
gloucestershire.gov.uk
Open to any charity based in the county which has a significant focus on supporting Gloucestershire in some way.
2024 Winner
Allsorts Gloucestershire
2024 Highly commended
Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice
2024 Finalists
Cheltenham and Gloucester Hospitals Charity
Cheltenham Festivals
Gloucestershire Animal Welfare Association & Cheltenham Animal Shelter
Heart Heroes
National Star
Winston's Wish
ABOUT THE PARTNER: The Roses Theatre
Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2025, Tewkesbury’s The Roses Theatre is a charity which offers an eclectic mix of live shows, music and the latest films, to creative wellbeing programmes for the community, from choirs and dementia friendly activities to its Young Creatives youth theatre — with a family pantomime every Christmas, put together by its talented creative team, too.
rosestheatre.org
The winner of this special award is chosen by the headline partner, from the list of winners across all categories.
2024 Winner
Allsorts Gloucestershire
See above to find out more about the Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2025 headline partners, Pro Global and Made in Gloucestershire.
pro-global.com/join-our-team
madeingloucestershire.com
Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2025 // Event partners
We are delighted to be working with a dream team of amazing event partners to make the Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards evening the celebration of the year.
Steve Knibbs
We are delighted to welcome back Steve Knibbs, the well-known BBC regional news reporter and presenter, as compère of the eighth annual Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards. Steve, who has been a face of BBC Points West for more than 15 years, joined the Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards team in 2021, and will have the honour of unveiling the latest winners on Thursday 8 May 2025 at the official venue, Pittville Pump Room.
Pittville Pump Room
Cheltenham’s last and largest spa building, Pittville Pump Room, is arguably the town’s most iconic Regency landmark which now operates as a Grade I listed events venue. With a fascinating history and enviable position overlooking Pittville Park, the venue is a top choice for corporate events, private parties and weddings in Gloucestershire.
pittvillepumproom.org.uk
The Cheltenham Trust
The Cheltenham Trust is an independent charity which plays a pivotal role in managing and sustaining some of Cheltenham's most historic venues, including Pittville Pump Room and Cheltenham Town Hall, as well as providing culture, sport and leisure through The Wilson Art Gallery & Museum, Leisure at Cheltenham and the Prince of Wales stadium.
cheltenhamtrust.org.uk
PR Production Services
From a festival field to a found venue or traditional performance space, Gloucestershire-based PR Production Services specialises in bringing its clients’ vision to life through affordable and high-quality sound, staging, lighting and AV solutions. Its team of experienced and friendly technicians can assist with the design and installation of equipment, as well as operation, helping your special event run as smoothly as possible.
pr-productionservices.co.uk
Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards // 2024 highlights
Back for a seventh year and continuing to set the agenda for regional awards, the Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards took to The Sub Rooms in Stroud for an evening celebration of the county's lifestyle sector - attended by finalists, partners and special guests.
Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2024 winners revealed
Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2024 awards night photos
Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards // 2023 highlights
The sixth annual Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards was a sparkling success, taking place on a beautiful summer evening at the chic Dunkertons Organic Cider on the outskirts of Cheltenham. Finalists, sponsors and special guests came together to enjoy the exciting live reveal of results, all chosen once again by SoGlos readers.
Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2023 winners
Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2023 awards night photos
Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards // 2022 highlights
The fifth instalment of the annual SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards was arguably the best yet, with finalists, sponsors and special guests coming together to enjoy the electric atmosphere as winners were revealed, all again chosen by SoGlos readers, in the unique setting of DEYA Brewing Company in Cheltenham.
Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2022 winners
Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2022 awards night photos
Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards // 2021 highlights
The SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards returned to its real life form with a bang in 2021, as finalists, sponsors and special guests gathered at the breath taking Cheltenham Ladies' College to find out who would be crowned SoGlos readers’ favourites. Following a very challenging 20 months for the lifestyle sector, SGGLA 2021 was all the more important as an opportunity to reflect on the hard work, determination and adaptability it took to survive the pandemic. It was also a chance to recognise and celebrate the achievements of the outstanding individuals, teams and organisations who made it through to the final stage of the awards – and to raise a glass to us all continuing to make Gloucestershire a wonderful place to live, work and visit.
Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2021 winners
Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2021 awards night photos
Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards // 2020 highlights
While the coronavirus pandemic meant many awards across the UK were cancelled in 2020, the third annual SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards forged ahead with an innovative virtual awards ceremony in October 2020, held via Facebook Live. The anticipated online event was the culmination of nomination and voting phases held earlier in the year, and saw more than 2,400 people tune in to see which businesses has scooped a coveted award.
Thanks once again to our sponsors, finalists and to SoGlos readers for helping making SGGLA 2020 such a storming virtual success, in a year when is was more important than ever to support Gloucestershire’s amazing lifestyle sector.
Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2020 winners
Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards // 2019 highlights
SGGLA went from strength to strength in 2019, cementing its position as Gloucestershire’s definitive lifestyle awards. Hugely popular nomination and voting phases were followed by the anticipated awards evening at the world-famous Gloucester Cathedral – this time attended by 400 Gloucestershire business representatives, sponsors, partners and special guests. SGGLA has taken the Gloucestershire businesses community and social media by storm.
Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2019 winners
Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2019 Facebook Photo Gallery
Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards // 2018 highlights
SoGlos’s new awards and flagship event launched with a bang in 2018, with exciting nomination and public voting phases followed by a thrilling awards evening at Blackfriars Priory in Gloucester – attended by 300 Gloucestershire business representatives, sponsors, partners and special guests. The SGGLA reputation for a new kind of awards quickly spread across the county.
Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2018 winners
Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards // Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to enter?
Sensational businesses and organisations of all shapes and sizes, new or long established, which are based in Gloucestershire or the surrounding area and fit with one of the categories and set critria.
How do I enter my business?
See the top of this page for the link to enter, which will be live throughout the entry stage. Entries must be made by an official representative of the business who will be the point of contact throughout the process.
Can I enter my favourite business for an award?
No, but you can recommend your favourite business enters for themselves. Send them a link to this page.
What is the shortlisting, voting and judging process?
A dedicated SoGlos awards team will review all entries for quality, substance and suitability to create the shortlist. They will carefully consider entrants' full applications, websites and social media (where available), with the shortlist then published on SoGlos and put to the public vote by SoGlos readers.
At the end of the voting stage, the entries with the most support will go through as finalists — with the number of finalists varying category by category, depending on how many initial entries made up the shortlist.
Finalists’ entries will then be sent to the judging panel for scoring — made up of senior industry representatives from the awards headline co-partners and category partners — and judges will submit scores for all categories.
The list of finalists is then published on SoGlos, with winners and highly commended finalists revealed for the first time at the anticipated awards night.
Please note, SoGlos partners will not be given preferential treatment.
There isn’t a category suitable for my business, would you consider adding one?
Please email info@sopublishing.com with any requests or feedback.
Can I enter more than one category?
Yes, please feel free to enter up to three categories which fit your business - just remember to include relevant supporting information.
What will the winner of each award receive?
Glory and fame! Plus, a coveted trophy to display at their business, as well as a winner’s certificate, official winner badge to use on their website, and editorial coverage on SoGlos, our email newsletter and social media channels.
Will there just be one winner per category?
Yes, but there will also be a highly commended business per category, which will receive a certificate and official badge to use on their website too. All finalists will also receive an official certificate.
Why didn’t I make the shortlist?
The number and quality of entrants increases every year, so we'll be looking for businesses which represent the best of the best in each specific category.
I’m just on the Gloucestershire border, can I still enter?
Yes!
What’s the format of the Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards evening?
Expect a relaxed party atmosphere complete with a chance to meet other businesses and network, supper and a welcome drink on arrival, before the live reveal kicks off at 8pm.
How do I get tickets for the Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards evening?
The headline partner will receive 10 tickets, category partners five tickets, and finalists will each receive two tickets.
Can I get extra tickets for the Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards evening?
To make the Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards as inclusive as possible for all the shortlisted businesses, partners and special guests – and to work within the size limitations of the special venues we partner with each year – numbers are limited and we are unlikely to be able to offer additional tickets. We do, however, run a waiting list each year.
Can I reserve a table at the Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards evening?
The Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards night is designed to be a relaxed celebration event complete with informal seating, allowing plenty of opportunity to network with business from across the county, and there are no tables or reserved seating. The only exception is for the headline co-partners, which will have seating reserved near to the stage wherever possible.
