The Celebration of Sussex Life Awards 2019 are fast approaching, with the lunchtime ceremony taking place at The Grand, Brighton on Thursday 24 October. We’re delighted to announce our finalists…

With thanks to headline sponsor Mayo Wynne Baxter Solicitors

Best Newcomer (sponsored by Nepcote Financial)

- Beach Deli, Shoreham-by-Sea

- Tap House, Shoreham-by-Sea

- The Lodges at New House Farm, Etchingham

Tea/Coffee Shop of the Year (sponsored by OpenHaus Kitchens)

- Tea in the Square, Angmering

- Boxgrove Store & Tea Room, Chichester

- Relish, Henfield

High Street Hero (sponsored by Beach House Worthing)

- Emilia's Gustolab, Littlehampton

- Slindon Forge, Arundel

Food or Drink Product of the Year (sponsored by Fizz on Foot)

- Cocoa Loco, Horsham

- Wobblegate Crushed Fruit Juices, Bolney

- Hurstwood Cider, High Hurstwood

Farm Shop of the Year (sponsored by Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens)

- Runcton Farm Shop, Chichester

- Westons Farm Shop, Horsham

- Crates, Horsham

Green Company of the Year (sponsored by Green People)

- The Seasons, Forest Row

- Long Man Brewery, Litlington

- Cheeky Wipes, Seaford

Visitor Attraction of the Year (sponsored by Seaford College)

- Komedia, Brighton

- Weald and Downland Museum, Chichester

- Saltdean Lido, Saltdean

Event of the Year (sponsored by The Cooden Beach Hotel)

- Wyntercon, Eastbourne

- Chichester International Film Festival, Chichester

- Glyndebourne Festival Opera, Lewes

Best Sussex Pub (sponsored by Ripples Bathrooms)

- Duke of Wellington, Shoreham-by-Sea

- Brookstead Alehouse, Worthing

- The Seal, Selsey

Spa of the Year (sponsored by Cuckfield Bathrooms)

- Wickwoods Country Club, Hotel & Spa, Albourne

- Alexander House Hotel & Utopia Spa, East Grinstead

- The Beauty Bar, Durgates

Services to the Community (sponsored by R.L. Austen)

- Volunteers Network CIC, Pevensey volunteers

- The Snowdrop Trust, Walberton

- Uckfield FM, Uckfield

Outstanding Customer Service (sponsored by Timber Windows of Horsham)

- The Fresh Fish Shop, Haywards Heath

- The Crate and Apple, Chichester

- The Parsonage Bar & Restaurant, Tarring

Hotel of the Year (sponsored by Total Laundry)

- Amberley Castle, Arundel

- Artist Residence, Brighton

- South Lodge, Horsham

Restaurant of the Year (sponsored by Search Hospitality)

- Jeremy's Restaurant, Borde Hill

- Gravetye Manor, East Grinstead

- Tasting Room, Rathfinny Wine Estate, Polegate

Sussex Life Hero (sponsored by Porsche Centre Mid-Sussex)

- To be announced at the awards…