Time is running out to nominate people or businesses in this year's Harrogate Hospitality and Tourism Awards.
With the voting window set to close on Tuesday 31st March, organisers of the awards are reminding people to ‘jump to it’ and make sure you don’t miss out on being involved.
Main organiser Simon Cotton said:
“Since we launched at the end of January we have had a huge response in the number of nominations but we want always want more and would love to encourage businesses and individuals who’ve not entered before to get involved.
“If you have not nominated someone before today, please do it now; take that leap of faith and make someone’s day. We see the joy and excitement people get from being involved in the awards and we love it so don’t put it off or worry about not winning just get involved today.”
The awards are supported by the Harrogate Hospitality & Tourism Association and now in their eighteenth year, continue to capture the hearts of business visitors and tourists, as well as local residents.
Simon added:
“It’s free to enter anyone in the awards and apart from taking a few minutes to write a great entry, it really doesn’t take much effort, yet the reward it brings when one of your employees, or colleagues or someone you value and appreciate when you go somewhere as a guest, is enormous.
“The joy it can bring people when they realise how valued they are is insurmountable.”
There are twelve categories to choose from and this year:
- Waiter/Waitress of the Year – sponsored by Harrogate Spring Water
- Bar Person of the Year – sponsored by Matthew Clark
- Chef of the Year – sponsored by Sykes House Farm
- Team of the Year – sponsored by Platinum Print
- Harrogate Ambassador – Sponsored by Your Harrogate Radio
- Newcomer of the Year – Sponsored by Harrogate College
- Unsung Hero – sponsored by Bidfood
- Outstanding Customer Service – sponsored by LWC Drinks
- Restaurant of the Year – sponsored by Guiness
- Bar of the Year – sponsored by Timothy Taylor & Co Ltd, and
- Receptionist of the Year – sponsored by Harrogate Christmas and Gift Show
- Housekeeper of the Year – sponsored by Beaucare.
Voting forms and posters for the awards can be found in hospitality businesses in Harrogate.
However the easiest and quickest way to get involved is online and you can nominate now at www.harrogatehospitality.co.uk.
The closing date for entries is strictly the 31st March 2025.
Following the Judges meeting up, a shortlist will be announced across local media and it is suggested tickets be booked immediately as they are guaranteed to sell out with pre-booked levels at an already record high.
All category winners will be announced at an amazing gala awards dinner to be held in the spectacular Royal Hall on Monday 1st June 2026.
Tickets for the dinner are on sale now and to book or for more information regarding the awards please email Lyndsey.gibbs@hotmail.co.uk

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