Peak District & Derbyshire Tourism Awards

The Peak District & Derbyshire Tourism Awards recognise excellence and outstanding achievement in the area's valuable tourism sector.

Applications for the 2023 Peak District & Derbyshire Tourism Awards are NOW OPEN

Applications close on 1st September 2022
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Applications for the 2023 Peak District & Derbyshire Tourism Awards are officially open, with businesses urged to enter for the chance to gain prestigious local and national recognition.

Organised for the third year by Marketing Peak District & Derbyshire, the area’s official destination management organisation, the awards recognise excellence and outstanding achievement in the Peak District and Derbyshire’s tourism sector.

There are 16 categories in total covering different aspects of the visitor economy, from hotels, B&Bs and campsites to visitor attractions, unique experiences and delicious local food and drink.

The awards also recognise the hardworking teams and individuals behind local businesses and a new Young Chef of the Year category has been introduced for 2023 to shine a light on the talented young people pursuing careers in hospitality.

Applications for the awards are open until 1st September 2022 and finalists will be revealed in October. Winners will be announced at a prestigious awards ceremony in early 2023, with Gold winners in each of the 13 core categories progressing on to the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence for the chance to achieve national glory.

Categories for the 2023 Peak District & Derbyshire Tourism Awards:

B&B and Guest House of the Year
Hotel of the Year
Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of the Year
Self-Catering Accommodation of the Year
Visitor Attraction of the Year
Pub of the Year
Experience of the Year
New Tourism Business of the Year
Taste of the Peak District & Derbyshire
Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award
Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism Award
Unsung Hero Award
Resilience and Innovation Award
Team of the Year (Local Award)
Tourism Young Achiever (Local Award)
Young Chef of the Year (Local Award) NEW – COMING SOON

The Peak District & Derbyshire Tourism Awards are supported by the European Regional Development Fund and C W Sellors Fine Jewellery & Luxury Watches, who will be designing and handcrafting luxury bespoke awards for all Gold winners.

Jo Dilley, Managing Director of Marketing Peak District & Derbyshire, says: “The Peak District & Derbyshire Tourism Awards are a celebration of our incredible tourism industry and the wonderful array of tourism businesses who are so deserving of recognition.

“Tourism plays a vital role in making the Peak District and Derbyshire such a special place to live, work and visit, and these awards also provide a perfect opportunity to recognise the teams and individuals who work hard to provide visitors with experiences to remember.

“Entering these locally aligned awards is the only way to qualify for the national VisitEngland Awards for Excellence, so we strongly encourage tourism businesses to submit their entries and help us to celebrate the best of what the destination has to offer.”

Chris Sellors, Managing Director of C W Sellors Fine Jewellery & Luxury Watches, says: “As a business that prides itself on promoting quality and celebrating our Derbyshire heritage, C W Sellors Fine Jewellery & Luxury Watches is delighted to be once again producing bespoke awards for the Peak District & Derbyshire Tourism Awards. Good luck to everyone who applies!”

The Peak District & Derbyshire Tourism Awards are free to enter for current members of Marketing Peak District & Derbyshire. Non-members can enter at a fee of £150 plus VAT per category. Entrants must be based in Derbyshire or within the Peak District National Park boundary and must be part of the visitor economy.

For the latest updates follow Marketing Peak District & Derbyshire on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, and follow #PDDTourismAwards.

B&B and Guest House of the Year

Recognises bed & breakfast and guest house businesses providing truly memorable guest experiences and demonstrating excellence across every aspect of the business.
Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award

Recognises tourism businesses providing truly memorable visitor experiences for everyone, particularly those with accessibility requirements, and demonstrating excellence across every aspect of the business.
Pub of the Year

Recognises pubs that make a significant contribution to tourism in their area, with a food and drink offering that includes quality locally sourced produce, offers food and the option to drink and not dine
Camping, Glamping & Holiday Park of the Year

Recognises holiday parks, sites and villages providing truly memorable guest experiences and demonstrating excellence across every aspect of the business.
Ethical, Responsible & Sustainable Tourism Award

Recognises tourism businesses committed to being sustainable, responsible and ethical in how they operate and interact with customers, the wider community and the environment.
Experience of the Year

Recognises providers of truly memorable and immersive activities for visitors to participate in.
Hotel of the Year

Recognises hotels and serviced accommodation businesses providing truly memorable guest experiences and demonstrating excellence across every aspect of the business.
New Tourism Business Award

Recognises high performing new tourism businesses, demonstrating excellent understanding of their market, exceeding the expectations of their customers with clear plans for future development.
Resilience & Innovation Award

Recognising businesses within the tourism industry who have demonstrated innovation, resilience and adaptation, along with support for their local communities, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Self-Catering Accommodation of the Year

Recognises self catering accommodation businesses providing truly memorable guest experiences and demonstrating excellence across every aspect of the business
Taste of the Peak District & Derbyshire Award

Recognises businesses within the tourism industry that offer food, beverage and service innovation and excellence.
Tourism Young Achiever Award

Recognises and celebrates young people aged 16-25 in the tourism, leisure and hospitality industry who demonstrate commitment to developing personal skills and knowledge in order to progress their career within the industry.
Team of the Year Award

Recognises and celebrates teams of any size in the tourism, leisure and hospitality industry, whose combined skills have notably made an outstanding contribution to a positive change of success of one organisation.
Unsung Hero Award

Recognises an individual working for a tourism business who excels in their role and deserves to be applauded for their work and commitment to the industry.
Visitor Attraction of the Year

Recognises visitor attraction businesses providing truly memorable visitor experiences and demonstrating excellence across every aspect of the business.

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