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:
21. Harley Elliott, from the WRK Wellness Club, Portsmouth
Harley Elliott, from the WRK Wellness Club has been recognised in the Muddy Stilettos Awards and is a regional finalist for the best fitness instructor category. | Alex Shute
22. The Solent Hotel & Spa, Whiteley
Solent Hotel & Spa has been recognised in the Muddy Stilettos Awards and is a regional finalist for the best wellness break category. | Solent Hotel & Spa