Hampshire &amp; Isle of Wight

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<h2>CONGRATULATIONS ON BEING NOMINATED!</h2>
The Muddy Stilettos Awards are renowned for their quality, so being nominated for a Muddy Stilettos Award is a mark of distinction. It gets you noticed and provides a chance to get in front of Muddy Stilettos’ highly engaged readers - women who enjoy spending money on life’s luxuries.
At a time when it’s not easy to be an independent business, we believe it’s important to celebrate the best and most exciting local businesses, so our Awards are completely FREE to take part in, from nomination right through to the winners’ parties. No entry fees, no hidden costs. Rare, we know! Whether you are a nominee or a finalist, you will benefit from being part of our high-quality, community-driven Awards.
Now you’ve been nominated (nice work), share the good news with your customers – they’ll be delighted to see you recognised. The 10 most popular businesses in each category will go through to the Regional Finals, so it’s the perfect moment to thank your supporters and invite them to champion you.
You can find out more about our Muddy Awards and just how other businesses have benefited from taking part in previous years:
<a href="https://youtube.com/shorts/KL1b4xfl-p0?feature=share">https://youtube.com/shorts/KL1b4xfl-p0?feature=share</a>
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<h2>WHAT TO DO NEXT</h2>
The Muddy Awards offer a great marketing opportunity to raise your profile and promote your business to existing and new customers, including our 5.7 million Muddy readers each month.  We’ve created some free marketing assets to help promote yourself on social or in store during the Awards.
<ol>
<li>Head to the <a href="http://assets">Assets</a> tab to find  Assets [link] to use to promote your business</li>
<li>You can download or create your own assets using our Muddy Awards official assets and Canva templates. </li>
<li>Don’t forget to tag @{COUNTY_SOCIAL} in your posts, link to <a href="https://muddystilettos.co.uk/awards/">muddystilettos.co.uk/awards/</a> and use our hashtags #MuddyAwards2026 and #InLoveWithLocal. </li>
</ol>
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<h2>DO I NEED TO WAIT FOR MUDDY TO TELL ME I’VE BEEN NOMINATED?</h2>
No, you don’t need to wait to be contacted by Muddy before promoting your nomination – if you’ve been notified on social media or told by family/ friends/ customers or have nominated yourself you can start using the Assets straight away. You can also check with Muddy Stilettos if you’ve been nominated at <a href="mailto:awards@muddystilettos.co.uk">awards@muddystilettos.co.uk</a>.
&nbsp;
<h2>KINDNESS RULES!</h2>
We run the Muddy Awards from a place of warmth and love for all things indie. They are run for FREE from start to finish to support the local business community, and we want the experience to be fun and positive for everyone. As much as businesses want to win, please remain kind and considerate both to our hard-working staff and your fellow businesses.
&nbsp;
<h2>MAKING THE FINALS</h2>
The 10 most-popular businesses in each category will go through to the Regional Finals. and the winners will be invited to a celebratory Winner’s Drinks Event.. There you will be presented with your accolade, enjoy a glass of fizz and network with all the other Awards winners.
For more information on the Awards, and for the most commonly asked questions head to our<a href="https://bucksoxon.muddystilettos.co.uk/awards/faqs"> FAQs</a> page.

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&nbsp;
<h2>CONGRATULATIONS ON BEING NOMINATED!</h2>
The Muddy Stilettos Awards are renowned for their quality, so being nominated for a Muddy Stilettos Award is a mark of distinction. It gets you noticed and provides a chance to get in front of Muddy Stilettos’ highly engaged readers - women who enjoy spending money on life’s luxuries.
At a time when it’s not easy to be an independent business, we believe it’s important to celebrate local excellence, so our Awards are completely FREE to take part in, from nomination right through to the winners’ parties. No entry fees, no hidden costs. Rare, we know! Whether you are a nominee or a finalist, you will benefit from being part of our high-quality, community-driven Awards.
Now you’ve been nominated (nice work), share the good news with your customers – they’ll be delighted to see you recognised. The 10 most popular businesses in each category will go through to the Regional Finals, so it’s the perfect moment to thank your supporters and invite them to champion you.
You can find out more about our Muddy Awards and just how other businesses have benefited from taking part in previous years:
<a href="https://youtube.com/shorts/KL1b4xfl-p0?feature=share">https://youtube.com/shorts/KL1b4xfl-p0?feature=share</a>
&nbsp;
<h2>WHAT TO DO NEXT</h2>
The Muddy Awards offer a great marketing opportunity to raise your profile and promote your business to existing and new customers, including our 5.7 million Muddy readers each month.  We’ve created some free marketing assets to help promote yourself on social or in store during the Awards.
<ol>
<li>Head to the <a href="/awards/assets/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Assets</a> tab to find downloadable assets to use to promote your business.</li>
<li>You can download or create your own assets using our Muddy Awards official assets and Canva templates. </li>
<li>Don’t forget to tag @{COUNTY_SOCIAL} in your posts, link to <a href="https://muddystilettos.co.uk/awards/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">muddystilettos.co.uk/awards/</a> and use our hashtags #MuddyAwards2026 and #InLoveWithLocal. </li>
</ol>
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<h2>DO I NEED TO WAIT FOR MUDDY TO TELL ME I’VE BEEN NOMINATED?</h2>
No, you don’t need to wait to be contacted by Muddy before promoting your nomination – if you’ve been notified on social media or told by family/ friends/ customers or have nominated yourself you can start using the Assets straight away. You can also check with Muddy Stilettos if you’ve been nominated at <a href="mailto:awards@muddystilettos.co.uk">awards@muddystilettos.co.uk</a>.
&nbsp;
<h2>KINDNESS RULES!</h2>
We run the Muddy Awards from a place of warmth and love for all things indie. They are run for FREE from start to finish to support the local business community, and we want the experience to be fun and positive for everyone. As much as businesses want to win, please remain kind and considerate both to our hard-working staff and your fellow businesses.
&nbsp;
<h2>MAKING THE FINALS</h2>
The 10 most popular businesses in each category will go through to the Regional Finals. and the winners will be invited to a celebratory Winner’s Drinks Event. There you will be presented with your accolade, enjoy a glass of fizz and network with all the other Awards winners.
For more information on the Awards, and for the most commonly asked questions head to our <a href="https://bucksoxon.muddystilettos.co.uk/awards/faqs">FAQs</a> page.

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The Muddy Stilettos Awards are back – bigger, better and more important than ever. These are the UK’s most coveted awards for brilliant independent lifestyle businesses across England, Wales and Scotland (yes, hello two brand-new Muddy countries for 2026!). And we’re thrilled to have <a href="https://delilahcosmetics.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">delilah</a> as our Official Beauty Partner, adding a little extra glow to this year’s celebrations.
When you nominate, you’re not just clicking a button – you’re championing the businesses that give your area its buzz. You’re helping them shine, grow, attract new customers – and also say THANK YOU in a really tough climate.
Run with positivity, community and a sense of fun, the Muddy Awards connect with over 14 million readers, are FREE TO ENTER for businesses from start to finish, and put standout independents in the spotlight. A nomination for your favourite local businesses means visibility, credibility, a big community thumbs-up - and takes just seconds.
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<h2>NEW FOR 2026: 21 LIFESTYLE CATEGORIES</h2>
Including five brand-new additions:
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Best Afternoon Tea</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Fashion &amp; Interiors</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Artisan Food &amp; Drink Producer</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Most Loved Local Pub</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Wellness Breaks</li>
</ul>
Plus, we’ve doubled the finalists – with 10 businesses per category battling it out for a coveted Muddy Award.
So whether it’s your go-to Pilates studio, your cosy local pub that knows your order, or the indie boutique that always nails it, give them the recognition they deserve - and you could WIN £1000s worth of fabulous prizes.
<a href="/awards/win" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Enter now for your chance to win 👇</a>
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NOMINATIONS STAGE  4 MAR – 23 MAR 2026
It takes just seconds to show your support. Here’s how it works: 
ROUND 1: NOMINATE YOUR FAVOURITE LOCAL BUSINESSES (4 MAR – 23 MAR 2026) 
Nominate the businesses that you love locally across 21 lifestyle categories. You can put forward one business per category per email address. If you have your own business, feel free to nominate yourself (head to the <a style="color: #e72c5e;text-decoration: underline" href="https://muddystilettos.co.uk/awards/assets" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ASSETS</a> tab for downloadable social media assets and more). 
ROUND 2: REGIONAL FINALS  (21 APR – 26 MAY 2026 @ 1PM)
The most popular businesses in each category, as chosen by you, will go through to the Regional Finals. Public voting is open until 1pm, Tues 26 May 2026, with our Regional Winners revealed on Tues 16 June 2026 – so get clicking and show your favourites some love.
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<h2>WANT TO KNOW MORE?</h2>
Watch how Muddy Stilettos has helped and inspired local businesses.
<a href="https://youtu.be/IpQK6SdQmfw">https://youtu.be/IpQK6SdQmfw</a>
At a time when it’s not easy to be a local business, please support our Muddy Awards and give your favourite shops, hospitality, start-ups and services the sunshine they deserve. 
WIN! ✨ If you’ve nominated and shared, your good karma needs rewarding! Enter in seconds below for your chance to WIN prizes worth over £1000s, from luxury hotel breaks to beauty bundles.
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ABOUT US
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Welcome to the Muddy Awards 2026!

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<h2>CONGRATULATIONS ON BEING NOMINATED!</h2>
Nominations are now closed. Finalists will be announced, and voting opens to decide on your winners, on 21 April 2026. New assets will be available for the finalists. Watch this space!
The Muddy Stilettos Awards are renowned for their quality, so being nominated for a Muddy Stilettos Award is a mark of distinction. It gets you noticed and provides a chance to get in front of Muddy Stilettos’ highly engaged readers - women who enjoy spending money on life’s luxuries.
At a time when it’s not easy to be an independent business, we believe it’s important to celebrate local excellence, so our Awards are completely FREE to take part in, from nomination right through to the winners’ parties. No entry fees, no hidden costs. Rare, we know! Whether you are a nominee or a finalist, you will benefit from being part of our high-quality, community-driven Awards.
Now you’ve been nominated (nice work), share the good news with your customers – they’ll be delighted to see you recognised. The 10 most popular businesses in each category will go through to the Regional Finals, so it’s the perfect moment to thank your supporters and invite them to champion you.
You can find out more about our Muddy Awards and just how other businesses have benefited from taking part in previous years:
<a href="https://youtube.com/shorts/KL1b4xfl-p0?feature=share">https://youtube.com/shorts/KL1b4xfl-p0?feature=share</a>
&nbsp;
<h2>WHAT TO DO NEXT</h2>
The Muddy Awards offer a great marketing opportunity to raise your profile and promote your business to existing and new customers, including our 5.7 million Muddy readers each month.  We’ve created some free marketing assets to help promote yourself on social or in store during the Awards.
<ol>
<li>Head to the <a href="/awards/assets/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Assets</a> tab to find downloadable assets to use to promote your business.</li>
<li>You can download or create your own assets using our Muddy Awards official assets and Canva templates. </li>
<li>Don’t forget to tag @{COUNTY_SOCIAL} in your posts, link to <a href="https://muddystilettos.co.uk/awards/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">muddystilettos.co.uk/awards/</a> and use our hashtags #MuddyAwards2026 and #InLoveWithLocal. </li>
</ol>
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&nbsp;
<h2>DO I NEED TO WAIT FOR MUDDY TO TELL ME I’VE BEEN NOMINATED?</h2>
No, you don’t need to wait to be contacted by Muddy before promoting your nomination – if you’ve been notified on social media or told by family/ friends/ customers or have nominated yourself you can start using the Assets straight away. You can also check with Muddy Stilettos if you’ve been nominated at <a href="mailto:awards@muddystilettos.co.uk">awards@muddystilettos.co.uk</a>.
&nbsp;
<h2>KINDNESS RULES!</h2>
We run the Muddy Awards from a place of warmth and love for all things indie. They are run for FREE from start to finish to support the local business community, and we want the experience to be fun and positive for everyone. As much as businesses want to win, please remain kind and considerate both to our hard-working staff and your fellow businesses.
&nbsp;
<h2>MAKING THE FINALS</h2>
The 10 most popular businesses in each category will go through to the Regional Finals. and the winners will be invited to a celebratory Winner’s Drinks Event. There you will be presented with your accolade, enjoy a glass of fizz and network with all the other Awards winners.
For more information on the Awards, and for the most commonly asked questions head to our <a href="https://bucksoxon.muddystilettos.co.uk/awards/faqs">FAQs</a> page.

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The Muddy Stilettos Awards Nominations are now closed. These are the UK’s most coveted awards for brilliant independent lifestyle businesses across England, Wales and Scotland (yes, hello two brand-new Muddy countries for 2026!). And we’re thrilled to have <a href="https://delilahcosmetics.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">delilah</a> as our Official Beauty Partner, adding a little extra glow to this year’s celebrations.
We’re busy counting and verifying the thousands of nominations received. Finalists will be announced, and voting opens to decide on this year’s worthy winners, from 21 Apr 2026.
When you nominate a business, you’re not just clicking a button – you’re championing the businesses that give your area its buzz. You’re helping them shine, grow, attract new customers – and also say THANK YOU in a really tough climate.
Run with positivity, community and a sense of fun, the Muddy Awards connect with over 14 million readers, are FREE TO ENTER for businesses from start to finish, and put standout independents in the spotlight. A nomination for your favourite local businesses means visibility, credibility, a big community thumbs-up - and takes just seconds.
<h2>NEW FOR 2026: 21 LIFESTYLE CATEGORIES</h2>
Including five brand-new additions:
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Best Afternoon Tea</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Fashion &amp; Interiors</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Artisan Food &amp; Drink Producer</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Most Loved Local Pub</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Wellness Breaks</li>
</ul>
Plus, we’ve doubled the finalists – with 10 businesses per category battling it out for a coveted Muddy Award.
So whether it’s your go-to Pilates studio, your cosy local pub that knows your order, or the indie boutique that always nails it, give them the recognition they deserve - and you could WIN £1000s worth of fabulous prizes.
<a href="/awards/win" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Enter now for your chance to win 👇</a>
<img class="alignnone wp-image-133627 size-full" src="http://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/MuddyAwards_10June25_Winners_55-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="2560" height="1706" />
It takes just seconds to show your support. Here’s how it works: 
ROUND 1: NOMINATE YOUR FAVOURITE LOCAL BUSINESSES (4 MAR – 23 MAR 2026) 
Nominate the businesses that you love locally across 21 lifestyle categories. You can put forward one business per category per email address. If you have your own business, feel free to nominate yourself (head to the <a style="color: #e72c5e;text-decoration: underline" href="https://muddystilettos.co.uk/awards/assets" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ASSETS</a> tab for downloadable social media assets and more). 
ROUND 2: REGIONAL FINALS  (21 APR – 26 MAY 2026 @ 1PM)
The most popular businesses in each category, as chosen by you, will go through to the Regional Finals. Public voting is open until 1pm, Tues 26 May 2026, with our Regional Winners revealed on Tues 16 June 2026 – so get clicking and show your favourites some love.
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&nbsp;
<h2>WANT TO KNOW MORE?</h2>
Watch how Muddy Stilettos has helped and inspired local businesses.
<a href="https://youtu.be/IpQK6SdQmfw">https://youtu.be/IpQK6SdQmfw</a>
At a time when it’s not easy to be a local business, please support our Muddy Awards and give your favourite shops, hospitality, start-ups and services the sunshine they deserve. 
WIN! ✨ If you’ve nominated and shared, your good karma needs rewarding! Enter in seconds below for your chance to WIN prizes worth over £1000s, from luxury hotel breaks to beauty bundles.
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<h2>CONGRATULATIONS ON BEING A FINALIST!</h2>
Huge congratulations – you’re officially a Muddy Awards Finalist! The Muddy Stilettos Awards are the UK’s No1 lifestyle SME Awards, run with warmth and positivity. Free for all businesses to enter,  the Muddy Stilettos Awards are renowned for their quality, so making the Finals is a huge accolade and offers you an ideal opportunity to get in front of our highly engaged readers who live locally and love spending money on life’s luxuries.
Voting is now OPEN for the Finals, so read on for how to get involved.
You can find out more about our Muddy Awards and just how other businesses have benefited from taking part in previous years:
<a href="https://youtube.com/shorts/KL1b4xfl-p0?feature=share">https://youtube.com/shorts/KL1b4xfl-p0?feature=share</a>
&nbsp;
<h2>WHAT TO DO NEXT</h2>
The Muddy Awards Finals are a great marketing opportunity to promote yourself based on your quality credentials with customers and our 5.7 million Muddy readers each month.  
The slate is wiped clean and we start all the Finalists on a level playing field with a new round of Finals voting. 
Your mission (should you wish to accept it!) is to encourage as many votes as possible, and the businesses with the most support by 26 May will be crowned the winners in each category. To help, we’ve created some free marketing assets to build a campaign and promote yourself on social or in store.
<ol>
<li>Head to the <a href="/awards/assets/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Assets</a> tab to find downloadable assets to use to promote your business.</li>
<li>You can download or create your own assets using our Muddy Awards official assets and Canva templates. </li>
<li>Don’t forget to tag @{COUNTY_SOCIAL} in your posts, link to <a href="https://muddystilettos.co.uk/awards/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">muddystilettos.co.uk/awards/</a> and use our hashtags #MuddyAwards2026 and #InLoveWithLocal. </li>
</ol>
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<h2>HOW DO I KNOW IF I'M A FINALIST? </h2>
We will notify all the Finalists by email and by Instagram DMs by 23 April. Please check your inboxes (including your general enquiries and Spam!) to find out what Finalists do next and to get your password that allows you to download free promotional Finalist assets.  Then you can start promoting your success that you've been shortlisted for the Finals and invite your customers, friends and family to vote for you again in Round 2.
If you have not received your password please contact us at <a href="mailto:awards@muddystilettos.co.uk">awards@muddystilettos.co.uk</a>
&nbsp;
<h2>KINDNESS RULES!</h2>
We run the Muddy Awards from a place of warmth and love for all things indie. They are run for FREE from start to finish to support the local business community, and we want the experience to be fun and positive for everyone. As much as businesses want to win, please remain kind and considerate both to our hard-working staff and your fellow businesses.
&nbsp;
<h2>THE WINNERS</h2>
Each category winner will be invited to our celebratory Winners’ Drinks Event – think accolade in hand, fizz flowing, and the chance to connect with the very best local businesses.
For more information on the Awards, and for the most commonly asked questions head to our <a href="https://bucksoxon.muddystilettos.co.uk/awards/faqs">FAQs</a> page.

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The Muddy Stilettos Awards Finals are GO! – and they are bigger and more important than ever. These are the UK’s most coveted awards for brilliant independent lifestyle businesses across England, Wales and Scotland (hello two brand-new Muddy countries for 2026!). And we’re thrilled to have <a href="https://delilahcosmetics.com/">delilah</a> as our Official Beauty Partner, adding an extra glow to this year’s celebrations.
And yes, our legendary voting cocktails are back – and with double the number of finalists this year, it’s a full-on highball moment 🍹.
When you vote in the finals, you’re not just clicking a button – you’re championing the businesses that give your area its buzz. You’re helping them shine, grow, attract new customers – and also say THANK YOU in a really tough climate.
Run with positivity, community and a sense of fun, the Muddy Awards connect with over 14 million readers, are FREE TO ENTER for businesses from start to finish, and put standout independents in the spotlight. A <a href="https://muddystilettos.co.uk/awards/vote/">VOTE</a> for your favourite local businesses means visibility, credibility, a big community thumbs-up – and takes just seconds.
<h2>NEW FOR 2026: 21 LIFESTYLE CATEGORIES</h2>
Including five brand-new additions:
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<li style="font-weight: 400">Best Afternoon Tea</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Fashion &amp; Interiors</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Artisan Food &amp; Drink Producer</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Best-Loved Local Pub</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Wellness Breaks</li>
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Plus, we’ve doubled the finalists – with 10 businesses per category battling it out for a coveted Muddy Award.
So whether it’s your go-to Pilates studio, your cosy local pub that knows your order, or the indie boutique that always nails it, give them the recognition they deserve – and you could <a href="https://muddystilettos.co.uk/awards/win/">WIN £1000s worth of fabulous prizes</a>.
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It takes just seconds to show your support. Here’s how it works: 
ROUND 1: NOMINATE YOUR FAVOURITE LOCAL BUSINESSES (4 MAR – 23 MAR 2026) 
Nominate the businesses that you love locally across 21 lifestyle categories. You can put forward one business per category per email address. If you have your own business, feel free to nominate yourself (head to the <a style="color: #e72c5e;text-decoration: underline" href="https://muddystilettos.co.uk/awards/assets" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ASSETS</a> tab for downloadable social media assets and more). 
ROUND 2: REGIONAL FINALS  (21 APR – 26 MAY 2026 @ 1PM)
The most popular businesses in each category, as chosen by you, will go through to the Regional Finals. Public voting is open until 1pm, Tues 26 May 2026, with our Regional Winners revealed on Tues 16 June 2026 – so get clicking and show your favourites some love.
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<h2>WANT TO KNOW MORE?</h2>
Watch how Muddy Stilettos has helped and inspired local businesses.
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At a time when it’s not easy to be a local business, please support our Muddy Awards and give your favourite shops, hospitality, start-ups and services the sunshine they deserve. 
WIN! ✨ If you’ve voted and shared, your good karma needs rewarding! Enter in seconds below for your chance to WIN win £1000s of stunning prizes, from boutique getaways to luxury fashion accessories.
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<h2>ARE YOU A WINNER?</h2>
Regional Winners will be announced on Tue 16 June 2026.
Thanks to all of you who have taken part, either as readers or businesses. We are now counting and verifying the votes, and all Winners will be contacted by Muddy Stilettos via email within 24 hours of the winners being announced and no later than 5pm, Wed 17 June 2026.
You can find out more about our Muddy Awards and just how other businesses have benefited from taking part in previous years:
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<h2>WHAT HAPPENS NEXT</h2>
We will notify all the Winners by email by 17 June 2026. Please check your inboxes (including your general enquiries and Spam!) to find out what happens next and to get the password that allows you to celebrate your win with downloadable free promotional Winner assets. Then you can start shouting from the rooftops!
Each category winner will be invited to our celebratory Winners’ Drinks Event – think accolade in hand, fizz flowing, and the chance to connect with the very best local businesses.
If you have not received your password please contact us at <a href="mailto:awards@muddystilettos.co.uk">awards@muddystilettos.co.uk</a>
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<h2>KINDNESS RULES!</h2>
We run the Muddy Awards from a place of warmth and love for all things indie. They are run for FREE from start to finish to support the local business community, and we want the experience to be fun and positive for everyone. As much as businesses want to win, please remain kind and considerate both to our hard-working staff and your fellow businesses.
For more information on the Awards, and for the most commonly asked questions head to our <a href="https://bucksoxon.muddystilettos.co.uk/awards/faqs">FAQs</a> page.

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THE FINALS VOTES ARE BEING COUNTED AND VERIFIED
These are the UK’s most coveted awards for brilliant independent lifestyle businesses across England, Wales and Scotland (hello, two brand-new Muddy countries for 2026!). And we’re thrilled to have <a href="https://delilahcosmetics.com/">delilah</a> as our Official Beauty Partner, adding an extra glow to this year’s celebrations.
Run with positivity, community and a sense of fun, the Muddy Awards connect with over 14 million readers, are FREE TO ENTER for businesses from start to finish, and put standout independents in the spotlight.
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All winners will be announced on Tue 16 June 2026.
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