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.
9. The Briny, Southsea
The Muddy Stilettos Awards has revealed its regional finalists and The Briny has secured its place in the restaurant category. | News Photo: Mike Cooter
10. Edith & Blanche, Southsea
Edith & Blanche, Southsea, has made it to the regional finals for the Muddy Stilettos Awards . The shop has been recognised in the children's business category. | Google
11. The Bakers Arms, Droxford
The Bakers Arms, Droxford, is a regional finalist for the destination pub category in the Muddy Stilettos Awards. | Google
12. Blossom Boutique, Southsea
Blossom Boutique, Southsea, has made it to the regional final for the florist category of the Muddy Stilettos Awards. | Google