Best Boutique Stay: Downham Hall

Downham Hall Best Boutique Stay Muddy Stilettos Essex

“Winning shows our hard work’s really paid off. We received huge support from customers nominating, so do the same when it comes to who you want to win. It’s so important to support independent businesses, as it’s a boost for them and the community.”

Best Hair Salon: CHOPP

“To be crowned best hair salon in Essex has had a huge impact, boosting visibility and bringing in new clients. Know someone who deserves to be supported? Nominate them, as the impact it has is undeniable.”

Best Family Attraction: Clacton Pier

“Voted as the best in the county gained us a huge amount of publicity, putting us on the map and alerting families we are well worth a visit. Help anyone you know by nominating, as it depends on you to help them reach the finals and hopefully win.”

Best Women’s Fashion: Neon Leo

Neon Leo Best Women's Fashion Muddy Stilettos Essex

“The kudos associated with the awards is huge, and because customers nominate it’s even more special. We won after just a year of trading, expanding our audience and providing us with tons more footfall.”

Best Fitness Instructor: Elixir Fitness

“I’ve been a finalist before, so winning made me realise the impact I have on my community. These awards provide a brilliant way to put any independent businesses on the map, and I’m grateful for the publicity it’s generated.”

Best Local Food/Drink Producer: TEMPRD

“Muddy Stilettos loves local as much as we do, so we were over the moon to be nominated (there was lots of happy dancing in HQ!). To find out we’d won the regional – and then national – awards has been a huge talking point, putting Maldon; and us; firmly on the map.”

Watch this space to nominate the local independent businesses you love from 25 Feb!

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