The annual awards, which are organised by the Muddy Stilettos lifestyle magazine, shine a torch on adored businesses across the country.
Categories include best restaurant, best beauty salon/ clinc, best florist and more, with the awards introducing five new categories this year:
- Best Afternoon Tea
- Fashion & Interiors
- Artisan Food & Drink Producer
- Best-Loved Local Pub
- Wellness Breaks
The regional finalists have been announced this week, with public voting open until 1pm on Tuesday, May 26. Winners will be announced on Tuesday, June 16 - for more information about voting, click here.
Here are some of the independent businesses in and around Portsmouth that have made the cut:
13. Rogate Pumpkin Patch
Rogate Pumpkin Patch in Rogate has made it to the regional finals for the Muddy Stilettos Awards. The shop has been recognised in the best family experience category. Picture: Sarah Standing (181025-5728) | Sarah Standing
14. Southsea Local, Southsea
Southsea Local has made it to the regional finals for the Muddy Stilettos Awards. The shop has been recognised in the best farm store/deli category. | Google
15. Stansted Park Farm Shop, Rowlands Castle
Stansted Park Farm Shop has made it to the regional finals for the Muddy Stilettos Awards. The shop has been recognised in the best farm store/deli category. | Google
16. Stoke Fruit Farm Shop, Hayling Island
Stoke Fruit Farm Shop has made it to the regional finals for the Muddy Stilettos Awards. The shop has been recognised in the best farm store/deli category. | Google