About the awards entry
Exactly what an entry to the Hospitality Excellence Awards asks for, what happens to it afterwards, and how long it takes. No surprises before you start.
Six sections, about ten minutes
You can save and come back at any point — nothing is submitted until you press submit on the final review screen.
About you
Contact details, the business, and which categories you are entering.
Eligibility
A short set of multiple-choice questions confirming the category fits.
Your evidence
The written answers judges score — four per category, around 400 words each.
Supporting material
Logo, images, and any documents that back up the claims you have made.
Trophy details
The inscription used if you win, so nothing has to be chased later.
Review & submit
A full preview of the entry before anything is sent. You can edit up to the deadline.
A rigorous & independent selection
Once submitted, your entry leaves your hands entirely. Here is what happens to it.
Independent Judges
No pay-to-win. Judges are external experts with no commercial stake in the outcome.
Transparent Scoring
Every entry is scored against a published, weighted criteria framework.
Merit-Based Evaluation
Winners are decided on evidence and results — never on reputation or budget.
Industry Experts
Panels are matched to each category so your entry is judged by people who get it.
From submission to the stage
Nominations Open
Entries and public nominations are open now — completely free to enter.
Submit Your Entry
Tell your story across one or more categories. Enter as many as you like.
Independent Judging
A panel of independent experts reviews and scores every single entry.
Finalists Announced
The highest-scoring businesses are revealed and celebrated as finalists.
The Awards Gala
An unforgettable celebration at Cardiff City Stadium, Thur, 29 October 2026.
Winners Revealed
Gold winners are crowned live and the Overall Winner is named.
What an entry is actually worth
Even an entry that does not win leaves you with a written, evidenced account of your best work — useful long after the day.
Build Credibility
Earn independent industry recognition and the guest trust that comes with it.
Increase Visibility
Gain exposure through trade press, social reach and year-round award promotion.
Celebrate Your Team
Honour the people behind your success and give them a moment they will never forget.
Stand Above Competitors
Differentiate your business and prove your excellence where it matters most.
Attract More Guests
Leverage powerful, third-party social proof that turns interest into bookings.
Accelerate Growth
Open doors to new partnerships, investment, talent and expansion opportunities.
Application vote request
Once your entry is in, you can share a public vote link with clients and colleagues. Votes are a measure of visible support — they sit alongside the judges' scores and never replace them.
Vote links are generated from your account after you submit.
Application testimonial request
Ask a client to write a short testimonial directly against your entry. A named, specific client quote is some of the strongest evidence you can attach — judges weight it under Evidence Quality.
Testimonial requests are sent from your account after you submit.
Submit a nomination
Entering is free and takes about ten minutes. You can edit anything you submit right up to the deadline.
Free to enter · Takes 10 minutes · No payment, ever
There's a category with your name on it
0 honours across the industry — each a different stage for a different story. Find the one built for yours, and enter as many as genuinely fit.
Join the Pre-Launch
Hospitality Excellence Awards
Some moments in business are bigger than deals or profits — they're about recognition, influence, and legacy. The Hospitality Excellence Awards Pre-Launch is one of those moments. It's where the journey begins, and where you can choose to be seen, heard, and remembered.
Ceremony
Thur, 29 October 2026
Pre-launch registration is . We'll reach out with exclusive early-access details ahead of the public launch.