The 2017 Celebration of Sussex Life Awards are almost here, with the ceremony taking place at the Hilton Brighton Metropole on 28 September. We’re delighted to announce our finalists…
Click here to find out more about the awards. With thanks to headline sponsor Pressleys and all our category sponsors.
Green Company of the Year
Sponsored by Porsche Centre Mid-Sussex
• The Green People, West Grinstead
• The Big Lemon, Portslade
• Magpie Co-operative, Brighton
Entertainment Venue of the Year
Sponsored by Pretty Eccentric
• Arundel Jailhouse
• Chichester Festival Theatre
• Komedia, Brighton
Services to the Community
Sponsored by Nuffield Heath Brighton Hospital
• Old Town Library, Eastbourne
• East Sussex Wildlife Rescue and Ambulance Service
• Eastbourne Volunteers
Spa of the Year
Sponsored by Bang & Olufsen
• Alexander House Hotel & Utopia Spa, Turners Hill
• Wickwoods Country Club, Albourne
• The Beauty Island Sanctuary, Worthing
Farm Shop of the Year
Sponsored by Great Walstead
• Eggs To Apples, Etchingham
• Charlie’s Farm Shop, Bury
• Tablehurst Farm Shop, Forest Row
Food and Drink Innovation of the Year
Sponsored by Cuckfield Bathrooms
• The Protein Ball Co., Worthing
• WeFiFo, Slinfold
• The Earl of March, Chichester
Festival of the Year
Sponsored by Corner House
• East Preston Annual Festival
• Arundel Festival
• Love Supreme
Outstanding Customer Service
Sponsored by Colliers
• Billy’s on the Beach, Bracklesham Bay
• Studio 57 Clinic, Hove
• Artie’s Kitchen, Chichester
Sussex Visitor Attraction
Sponsored by Seaford College
• Weald and Downland Living Museum, Singleton
• Arundel Wetlands Centre
• Arundel Castle
Pub of the Year
Sponsored by Covers
• The Crown Inn, Dial Post
• The Bell in Ticehurst
• The Corner House, Worthing
High Street Hero
Sponsored by Martin Steels
• Flanagan Butchers, Crawley Down
• Jengers Craft Bakery, Billingshurst
• The Hungry Guest, Petworth
Restaurant of the Year
Sponsored by FISH – Brighton & Newhaven Fish Sales
• The Olive & Vine, Midhurst
• Gravetye Manor, West Hoathly
• The Gallivant, Camber
Hotelier of the Year
Sponsored by Rathfinny
• Andrew Thomason at Gravetye Manor, West Hoathly
• Sarah Stacey at Park House, Midhurst
• Howard Canning at The Bell in Ticehurst
Best Family Dining
Sponsored by Nepcote Financial
• Billy’s on the Road, Billingshurst
• The Loft at Sparks Yard, Arundel
• Cowdray Café, Midhurst
Tea/Coffee Shop of the Year
Sponsored by Total Laundry
• The Little Tea House, Southwater
• Joanna’s Boutique Tea Room, Storrington
• Amberley Tearoom, Amberley
Newcomer of the Year
Sponsored by The Paint Pot
• Ginger Restaurant, Worthing
• The Copper Pan Fudge Company
• Steak Expectations, Billingshurst
Sussex Life Hero
Sponsored by Pressleys Jewellers
• To be announced on the evening…
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