Celebrating Local Businesses, Powered by Your Vote
At My Local Awards, we shine a spotlight on the UK’s best-rated local businesses. But here’s the difference, the winners aren’t chosen by panels or pay-to-win schemes. They’re chosen by the people who matter most: you. Every vote makes a difference, every business gets a fair chance, and together we celebrate the heartbeat of our communities.
Who we are & what we do
Who we are & what we do
Powered by People
Every award we run is decided by public vote. Not panels and not pay-to-win schemes. The people who use and love local businesses have the final say.
Celebrating Local Heroes
From family-run shops to independent trades and standout service providers, we shine a spotlight on the businesses that keep our communities alive.
Stronger Communities
By voting, you’re doing more than supporting a business, you’re helping local economies thrive and making sure great work gets recognised.
Fair Recognition
We believe every business deserves a fair chance. That’s why nominations are free, voting is open, and the results are transparent.
How it works
how it works
1
We Shortlist Local Businesses
Our team researches and identifies some of the best-rated businesses across the UK, from independent shops and trades to standout service providers. Using customer reviews, online reputation, and local recommendations, we create a shortlist of businesses that truly deserve recognition.
2
The Public Vote
Once nominations are live, it’s over to the people. Customers, supporters, and members of the community cast their votes online to back the businesses they love most. Every vote counts, giving local businesses the recognition they deserve without expensive entry fees or industry bias.
3
Winners Are Crowned
At the end of the voting period, we announce the winners in each category and location. These businesses are celebrated as the top choice in their community — chosen by real customers, not judges. Winning a My Local Award helps businesses build trust, attract new customers, and showcase their success.
Before You Enter:
What You Need To Know
🏆 Trophy & Winner’s Page
Every winner receives a beautiful trophy to proudly display, symbolising their success and hard work. But that’s not all, we also create a dedicated online winner’s page, giving you lasting recognition and an official place in our awards history.
✅ Free to Enter
There are no hidden fees or upfront costs. Unlike many awards that charge businesses to take part, we believe in fair recognition. Entry is completely free, so every local business has the chance to shine without barriers.
🎨 Media Pack Included
Winners receive a ready-to-use media pack packed with free promotional assets. From posters and leaflets to sticker designs, everything is designed to help you showcase your win proudly to customers, staff, and the wider community.
📣 Social Media Promotion
Your success deserves to be celebrated, and we’ll make sure it is. We promote all winners across our social channels, giving you valuable exposure and helping spread the word to local audiences who matter most.
free to enter
only pay when you win
£349
winners fee
Unlike many awards that charge hundreds just to enter, we believe recognition should be open to everyone. That’s why entering is completely free.
If you win, there’s a one-off Winners Fee of £349. This covers your trophy, your official winners page, a full media pack, and social promotion — everything you need to celebrate your success properly.
Most importantly, this fee helps us keep the awards running fairly and independently, supporting local communities and giving businesses like yours the recognition they deserve.