Visit Nottinghamshire has launched the 2025 Nottinghamshire Tourism Awards, celebrating excellence and innovation across the county’s tourism, leisure and hospitality sectors.
Formerly known as the STARS Awards, the Nottinghamshire Tourism Awards highlight the achievements of businesses and individuals who play a vital role in shaping Nottinghamshire as a top destination.
The 2025 awards will recognise outstanding contributions from a wide range of tourism-related sectors, from boutique B&Bs and major tourist attractions to city centre hotels, pubs, and innovative visitor experiences. A total of 15 categories are open for nominations, each representing the breadth and diversity of the region’s tourism landscape.
Categories include: B&B and Guest House of the Year, Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of the Year, Experience of the Year, Hotel of the Year, Pub of the Year, Self-Catering Accommodation of the Year, Taste of Nottinghamshire Award, Visitor Attraction of the Year, Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award, Ethical, Responsible & Sustainable Tourism Award, New Tourism Business of the Year, Business Events Venue of the Year, Unsung Hero, Team of the Year (local award), Tourism Young Achiever (local award).
Winners from the first 13 categories will also have the opportunity to be put forward for the prestigious VisitEngland Awards for Excellence, giving them the chance to gain national recognition for their achievements.
Tourism and hospitality businesses are being encouraged to submit their applications ahead of the 18th October deadline, in order to profile their business on the regional and national stage.
The awards are being organised by Visit Nottinghamshire, the city and county’s official tourism body and officially accredited Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP) for the region, and are produced in affiliation with national VisitEngland Awards for Excellence programme.
Megan Powell Vreeswijk, CEO of Marketing Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, said: “We are thrilled to launch the 2025 Nottinghamshire Tourism Awards and look forward to celebrating the innovation and hard work of the county’s tourism sector.
“These awards are an important opportunity to showcase Nottinghamshire’s vibrant tourism offer, from independent businesses to large attractions, and to recognise the contribution and impact they have on our economy and to celebrate those who continually go above and beyond to deliver exceptional visitor experiences.
“The Nottinghamshire Tourism Awards provide more than just recognition. They serve as a platform for businesses to gain exposure, strengthen their reputation, and inspire excellence among the thousands of professionals working in our county’s tourism industry.”
VisitEngland Director Andrew Stokes said: “It’s great to see the Nottinghamshire Tourism Awards returning and shining the spotlight on local gems. Nottinghamshire is packed with wonderful tourism businesses and we look forward to welcoming the winners of these awards to the national VisitEngland Awards for Excellence in 2025. I wish all of those who enter the very best of luck.”
Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward, said: “One of my priorities is to boost tourism and celebrate our region’s heritage, vibrancy, culture and natural beauty through my Visit East Midlands campaign. These awards are a fantastic opportunity for those working in all aspects of tourism to showcase the excellence of their offer and I’m delighted to support these awards.”
