Sample Entry Forms
All entries must be submitted via the online portal before the closing date, entry forms will not be accepted via email or any other format.
Click here to create your account so that you can complete and submit your online entry; you can save and print off partially completed forms to review at any time prior to submitting the final version.
If you prefer to look at a sample entry form before you start your online application, they are available here, please note these are sample forms for guidance only, to submit your entry, please click here.
Eligible winners from the categories below marked (VE) will be 'fast-tracked' into corresponding categories of the South West Tourism Excellence Awards and from these may be selected to represent the area in the national VisitEngland Awards.
Accessible & Inclusive Tourism Award (VE), sponsored by Lifeworks
B&B and Guest House of the Year (VE), sponsored by Booking.Com
Business Events Venue of the Year (VE), sponsored by VoltShare
Camping & Caravanning Park of the Year (VE), sponsored by Wildanet
Casual Dining Award (VE), sponsored by Vickery Holman
Dog Friendly Business of the Year
Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism Award (VE)
Experience of the Year (Active or Learning) (VE), sponsored by NatWest
Glamping Business of the Year (VE), sponsored by Anytime Booking
Holiday Park of the Year (VE), sponsored by Tozers
Large Hotel of the Year (VE),sponsored by Guestline
Large Visitor Attraction of the Year (VE), sponsored by Plymouth University Business School
New Tourism Business Award (VE), sponsored by Devon Contract Waste
Pub of the Year (VE), sponsored by Bays Brewery
Restaurant of the Year (VE), sponsored by NFU Mutual Exeter
Self Catering Accommodation of the Year (VE)
Small Visitor Attraction of the Year (VE), sponsored by AGI
Spa and Wellbeing Experience of the Year (VE)
Tourism Event/Festival of the Year
Visitor Information Service of the Year
Unsung Hero Award (VE), sponsored by Destination Plymouth
Sample forms are for guidance only, entries must be submitted via the online portal prior to the closing date. Please note the Water Efficiency Award will be judged regionally and presented at the South West Awards event in March 2024.
