Categories — Best in The West
These are the award categories for Best in The West, grouped by sector — from food and drink to property, services, retail and experiences. Every category is decided by the people: nominate the businesses you rate, then vote for the shortlist. Tap any category to see its nominees and live leaderboard, or put a business forward on the nominate page.
Property & Relocation
Finance
Food & Drink
Services
Retail
Health & Wellness
Experiences
Community
Frequently asked questions
- How does voting work?
- Once nominations close, a shortlist is published for each category and public voting opens. You pick your favourite and verify with a one-time code sent by email or SMS. Tallies are public and update live, so everyone can see how the race is going.
- Can I vote in more than one category?
- Yes. You can vote across every category, but only once in each. One verified vote per person, per category — so the results reflect real people, not repeat voting.
- What if the business I want to nominate isn't in the directory?
- Just type its name. If it isn't already listed, it's added to the directory automatically as part of your nomination — so nothing stops you putting forward a favourite that hasn't been listed yet.
- Who can be nominated?
- Anyone. Every business on the island can be put forward — you don't have to be big or well known, you just have to be good. If people rate it, it belongs in the awards.
- How is voting kept fair?
- Every vote is verified with a one-time code, and the database enforces a single vote per person, per category — so it can't be stacked. Leaderboards are public and live, and sponsors fund the awards night, never the result.
- When are winners announced?
- Winners are crowned at the awards night at the end of each season, once voting closes — celebrated with the local business community. Until then, follow the live leaderboards on each category page.