Now in its 11th year, the awards are free for all businesses to enter and the organisers enjoy shining a light on those who make “our lives so much more fun and vibrant”.
This year’s awards reached 10 million people nationally over the course of eight weeks, with 515,000 votes cast.
With some of the following businesses located in the county, and others you may wish to travel the extra mile for, here is your round-up of the award winners who deserve your continued support.
13. Fitness Instructor – Ellen Saunders from Enhance Fitness (Long Buckby)
Ellen Saunders worked at sea as a professional dancer until 2016, when she joined her mother Jane’s business Enhance Fitness. Ellen now runs it alone, and has successfully expanded the business across Long Buckby, West Haddon and with a loyal and growing number of online members. Photo: Ellen Saunders
14. Florist – Florence & Hope at LK Wedding Studio (Leicester)
LK Wedding Studio is a wedding flower and venue styling studio, founded by lifelong friends Kerry and Laura. They are qualified florists and wedding stylists, supported by a talented team. Though they are based in Leicestershire, they travel the whole of the UK to provide their award-winning services. Photo: LK Wedding Studio
15. Hair Salon – M A Hair (Rothley)
Nestled in Rothley, Leicestershire, M A Hair prides itself on delivering first-class hairdressing services and expert styling advice for an unmatched salon experience. Location: 10 Fowke Street, Rothley, Leicester, LE7 7PJ. Photo: M A Hair
16. Hotel – The Barnsdale (Oakham)
Former hunting lodge, The Barnsdale, has been lovingly reimagined and pays tribute to its history and distinctive local area. This is where quirky British sensibility meets elegant and authentic luxury. Location: The Avenue, Oakham, LE15 8AH. Photo: The Barnsdale