The Stratford Herald and Stratford District Council are delighted to present the 2023 Business and Tourism Awards, taking place at a prestigious gala dinner at the Crowne Plaza, Stratford on Friday, October 20, 2023.

This event brings decision-makers and business leaders from across the area together to celebrate business excellence.

Business awards are a sought-after accolade of achievement, a veritable endorsement of success in business that offers exceptional marketing and PR opportunities as well as increasing your credibility and standing in the eyes of your peers and your customers. Of course, it feels pretty wonderful too!

There are 15 categories available for you offering something for everyone, so why not take a few minutes to enter, or nominate a worthy business or person? The categories have been chosen to cover as wide a range as possible to give businesses, charities, and individuals the chance to tell their success stories.

Our independent judges are waiting to receive your entries.

Each entry will be measured against the category criteria and the judges' four selected finalists in each will be announced in the Stratford Herald on Thursday, August 24, 2023, ahead of the awards ceremony at the Crowne Plaza on Friday, October, 20.

Andy Veale, editor of the Stratford Herald, said: “We’re delighted to launch the 2023 Business and Tourism Awards as part of our commitment to supporting and celebrating the local economy. The process for applying is simple – it’s all here, online. We want to hear about your success and your stories, so please give as much detail as you can."