BUSINESSES in Wellington and West Somerset have been invited to apply for the Bristol, Bath, Somerset and Gloucestershire Tourism Awards.

The awards celebrate the best of the region’s tourism and hospitality sector and are open to businesses of all sizes.

Nell Barrington, awards director, said: “I know how many brilliant businesses there are across Bristol, Bath, Somerset and Gloucestershire, and I’d love to see more of you getting the recognition and reward you deserve. So many entrants have told me about the positive impact the awards have had on them, and we’re here to make it as easy as possible for you to take part.”

Entrants benefit from increased visibility, PR opportunities and independent feedback, while selected winners go on to represent the region at the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence in 2027.

Previous entrants, Tyrone and Neil Mundell-Phipps from Myrtle Cottage, Porlock, said: “We genuinely see no downside to entering these awards. The process offers invaluable insights and feedback, the chance to build meaningful connections, and, of course, the exciting possibility of winning.”

Entry is free and submissions close at midnight on May 31.

Workshops and support are available to help businesses prepare their entries.

Categories include: Large hotel of the year, pub of the year, dog friendly business of the year, unsung hero award and more.

Businesses that have been open/trading for less than three months at April 1 2026 will have to wait until next year to submit an entry.

Last year, Flora and Fauna, in Skilgate, on Exmoor scored a triple gold success at the Tourism Awards

They were mong four West Somerset businesses to win honours in the 2025 awards.

Entries will only be accepted from businesses that meet current legal and licensing requirements.

For full details and to enter visit www.somersettourismawards.org.uk