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.
13. Green Mango, Portsmouth
Hair salon, Green Mango, in Portsmouth, has secured a spot in the regional finals for the Muddy Stilettos Awards. | Google
14. Coastal Remedy, Southsea
Lifestyle store: Coastal Remedy has been recognised in the regional finals of the Muddy Stilettos Awards. | Google
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