Now in its 13th year, the annual competition is the biggest of its kind in the Midlands and is free to enter for eligible businesses. It is also the only route through to the national VisitEngland Awards for Excellence for businesses in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.
If you run or work for a tourism, hospitality or leisure business in the area, this is your chance to gain recognition for the work you put into attracting visitors and giving them a great experience.
Cross sector categories, open to all business types
- Accessible & Inclusive Tourism Award
- Regenerative Tourism Award
- International Tourism Award
- New Tourism Business of the Year
- Unsung Hero Award
Business type specific categories
- Business Events Venue of the Year
- B&B and Guest House of the Year
- Small Hotel of the Year
- Large Hotel of the Year
- Self-Catering Accommodation of the Year
- Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of the Year
- Experience of the Year
- Small Visitor Attraction of the Year
- Large Visitor Attraction of the Year
- Pub of the Year
- Taste of England Award: Casual Dining Award*
- Taste of England Award: Restaurant of the Year*
- Taste of England Award: Tea Room / Coffee Shop of the Year*
REGIONAL ONLY AWARDS
- Food & Drink Retailer / Farm Shop of the Year
- Rising Star Award
- Team of the Year
*One overall winner from these three categories will go forward to the national Taste of England Award.
Key details
- Applications close: 6 September 2026
- Applicant advice workshops: dates to be confirmed
- Entry is free for eligible businesses
Full terms and conditions, along with further information, are available on the Enjoy Staffordshire website.
Source: enjoystaffordshire.com
