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:
17. Westlands Farm Shop, Wickham
Westlands 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
18. Hygge Home, Wickham
Hygge Home, Wickham, is a regional finalist for the best fashion & interiors category in the Muddy Stilettos Awards. | Google
19. Hampshire Flower Barn, Bishop's Waltham
Hampshire Flower Barn has been recognised in the Muddy Stilettos Awards and is a regional finalist for the best florist category. | stock.adob
20. Green Mango, Portsmouth
Green Mango Portsmouth has been recognised in the Muddy Stilettos Awards and is a regional finalist for the best hair salon category. | Google