Awards

Haywards Heath took home gold in multiple categories at the 2026 South and South East in Bloom Awards, including Category Winner for Large Town.

West Sussex town scoops top honours at 2026 South and South East in Bloom Awards

Community Awards Ceremony tables.

Community Awards Ceremony tables.

Community champions honoured at annual awards ceremony

Cllrs Pavey and Maxam presenting Wendy Lott with the winners award.

Cllrs Pavey and Maxam presenting Wendy Lott with the winners award.

Parish council launches awards to honour community champions

Founder Melanie Peters.

Founder Melanie Peters.

Nominations open for awards honouring everyday local heroes

The trophies with trophy sponsors in 2025.

The trophies with trophy sponsors in 2025.

Entries open for 2026 Seahaven Business Awards celebrating local success

2025 Sustainability Champion Award winner Sophia Lorimer.

2025 Sustainability Champion Award winner Sophia Lorimer.

Last chance to nominate inspiring women for 2026 Dynamic Awards

Natasha being interviewed at the awards ceremony.

Natasha being interviewed at the awards ceremony.

Dance leader honoured for outstanding work in inclusive training

The Neilson team posing with their awards.

The Neilson team posing with their awards.

Adventure holiday firm earns double gold in national travel awards

Rod Gilchrist presenting the award to Charlotte Munn.

Rod Gilchrist presenting the award to Charlotte Munn.

Student nurses celebrated with awards honouring legacy of Mary Gilchrist

Natasha Britton, co-founder and Artistic Director of Parable Dance, has been announced as the winner of the UK Coaching Coach Education and Development Practitioner of the Year Award.

Natasha Britton, co-founder and Artistic Director of Parable Dance, has been announced as the winner of the UK Coaching Coach Education and Development Practitioner of the Year Award.

Dance coach honoured for championing inclusivity and coach education

The Factory team with their award.

The Factory team with their award.

Music venue named best in the South for second consecutive year

The event took place in Screen 10 in Cineworld, where families enjoyed a professionally produced film created especially for the occasion.

The event took place in Screen 10 in Cineworld, where families enjoyed a professionally produced film created especially for the occasion.

Students recognised on the big screen for academic achievements

People from across Sussex came together to recognise the incredible work taking place across the sport and physical activity sector.

People from across Sussex came together to recognise the incredible work taking place across the sport and physical activity sector.

Awards night celebrates people making a difference through sport

The double finalist position reflects Stagecoach’s significant strides in enhancing the customer experience across the UK.

The double finalist position reflects Stagecoach’s significant strides in enhancing the customer experience across the UK.

Bus company is named finalist in customer satisfaction award

The team at West Grinstead Swimming Academy with their award.

The team at West Grinstead Swimming Academy with their award.

Swim school chosen by national body as best in the country

RMF Chief Executive Alan Sanders receives the Best Sports Community Scheme at the Sports Business Awards .

RMF Chief Executive Alan Sanders receives the Best Sports Community Scheme at the Sports Business Awards .

Sussex foundation praised for transforming young lives through sport

This national recognition places Restaurant Interlude among the most accomplished restaurant teams in the country.

This national recognition places Restaurant Interlude among the most accomplished restaurant teams in the country.

Sussex’s Restaurant Interlude crowned Hotel Restaurant Team of the Year

The Star in Alfriston collected the top accolade for Best Hotel for Walkers.

The Star in Alfriston collected the top accolade for Best Hotel for Walkers.

Four Sussex hotels recognised in national guide celebrating top stays

RCC students collecting their awards.

RCC students collecting their awards.

School honours students for academic success and community spirit

Councillor Stephen Holt, Leader of Eastbourne Borough Council, with winner Darina Doroshenko.

Councillor Stephen Holt, Leader of Eastbourne Borough Council, with winner Darina Doroshenko.

Entrepreneur wins start-up award for niche beauty business model

The Outshine Hairdressing team.

The Outshine Hairdressing team.

Salon team honoured for excellence at national hairdressing awards

The event was attended by staff, EBEs, families and carers, volunteers and partner organisations.

The event was attended by staff, EBEs, families and carers, volunteers and partner organisations.

Sussex NHS trust holds awards for dedication and outstanding contributions

Gray’s portrait was one of just four finalists selected from more than 5,900 entries.

Gray’s portrait was one of just four finalists selected from more than 5,900 entries.

Hastings photographer named finalist in major UK portrait prize

Cllr Jacob Allen of Brighton and Hove City Council.

Cllr Jacob Allen of Brighton and Hove City Council.

Young councillor shortlisted for national award recognising impact

Brigi Stamber, Bertie van der Beek, and Theo Randall, chef and head judge.

Brigi Stamber, Bertie van der Beek, and Theo Randall, chef and head judge.

Pizzeria crowned best independent pizza delivery store in the UK

Natasha Britton holding a class.

Natasha Britton holding a class.

Brighton dance company founder shortlisted for national coaching award

The Chilli Pickle

The Chilli Pickle

City institution named as one of best Indian restaurants in the UK

St Wilfrid's Hospice has been recognised for its commitment to diversity.

St Wilfrid's Hospice has been recognised for its commitment to diversity.

Hospice earns national recognition for commitment to diversity

Winners of the Edible Community Garden award.

Winners of the Edible Community Garden award.

Town’s green spaces win praise in South East in Bloom awards

Volvo has been crowned Manufacturer of the Year at the Leasing.com Awards.

Volvo has been crowned Manufacturer of the Year at the Leasing.com Awards.

Ticehurst Volvo dealer celebrates national award for brand

South East Coast Ambulance Service's Infection Prevention Control (IPC) team won the Infection Prevention Society (IPS) Award for Excellence.

South East Coast Ambulance Service's Infection Prevention Control (IPC) team won the Infection Prevention Society (IPS) Award for Excellence.

Ambulance team wins top award for infection control app

World Culinary Awards 2025 at celebratory dinner reception in Sardinia, Italy.

World Culinary Awards 2025 at celebratory dinner reception in Sardinia, Italy.

Sussex triumphs at global food awards

The Green Business of the Year award is especially significant in Brighton and Hove, the only UK city council currently led by the Green Party.

The Green Business of the Year award is especially significant in Brighton and Hove, the only UK city council currently led by the Green Party.

Portslade lighting studio named Green Business of the Year

Amelia, 15-year-old budding young filmmaker from Bexhill.

Amelia, 15-year-old budding young filmmaker from Bexhill.

Bexhill teen wins national filmmaking award for summer short

Hermione Elliott, Founder and Director of Living Well Dying Well.

Hermione Elliott, Founder and Director of Living Well Dying Well.

Charity founder honoured for work supporting the dying in the UK

Miri Layzell, a Brighton-based musician, songwriter and mentor.

Miri Layzell, a Brighton-based musician, songwriter and mentor.

Brighton artist wins Youth Music Award for leadership and impact

Speedy Freight Brighton named finalist in customer service awards

Brighton pizzeria named finalist in National Pizza Awards

James Bravery and his family receiving his award.

James Bravery and his family receiving his award.

Horsham boy given Young Heart Hero Award after raising £1,300

Nyetimber’s Head Winemaker, Cherie Spriggs won Sparkling Winemaker of the Year for the second time, and remains the only woman to have ever held the title.

Nyetimber’s Head Winemaker, Cherie Spriggs won Sparkling Winemaker of the Year for the second time, and remains the only woman to have ever held the title.

Sussex sparkling wine named best in the world - beating Champagne for first time

Depot Cinema in Lewes.

Depot Cinema in Lewes.

East Sussex cinema vies for top national title

Rebecca Doherty, funeral arranger and director at Rounce Funeral Services in Worthing.

Rebecca Doherty, funeral arranger and director at Rounce Funeral Services in Worthing.

Worthing funeral arranger named finalist in national awards