With categories including best restaurant, best beauty salon/ clinc, best boutique stay and more, the awards give customers the opportunity to showcase their favoruite businesses.
The awards are divided into three rounds:
The awards have recently announced the regional finalists - and here are some of the independent businesses that have made the cut.
5. The Tenth Hole, Southsea
The Tenth Hole in Southsea has previously been voted the best cafe in the Portsmouth by our readers and it has now been recognised in the regional finals of the Muddy Stilettos Awards. | News Photo: Habibur Rahman
6. Arepa 2Go, Southsea
The casual dining category of the Muddy Stilettos Awards has recognised Arepo 2Go, Southsea, in the regional finals. | Arepa 2Go Photo: Arepa 2Go
8. 36 on the Quay, Emsworth
The Muddy Stilettos Awards has revealed its regional finalists and 36 on the Quay has secured its place in the restaurant category. | The News Photo: Google Street View