Awards

Headmaster Titus Mills and his wife Jemima collecting the award in London

Dorset boarding school crowned the UK Boarding School of the Year

Johnny Moesel with William Mackenzie-Green and Simon Heard

Johnny Moesel with William Mackenzie-Green and Simon Heard

Former head boy at Sherborne Boys named Rising Star at Independent School Awards

B. Curtis Farm Shop & Butchers has been named Black Pudding Category winner in the National Craft Butchers Product Awards.

B. Curtis Farm Shop & Butchers has been named Black Pudding Category winner in the National Craft Butchers Product Awards.

Dorset butcher wins National Craft Butchers Award for homemade black pudding

Port Regis School, located near Shaftesbury, won the Environmental Achievement Award in the Talk Education Awards for Innovation in Education 2026

Port Regis School, located near Shaftesbury, won the Environmental Achievement Award in the Talk Education Awards for Innovation in Education 2026

Dorset school named the top school in the UK for environmental achievement

Port Regis, in Shaftesbury, is in the running for the Independent Boarding School of the Year in the 2026 Independent Schools of the Year Awards.

Port Regis, in Shaftesbury, is in the running for the Independent Boarding School of the Year in the 2026 Independent Schools of the Year Awards.

Dorset boarding school named finalist for prestigious national award

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service held its annual awards ceremony on September 12 in Salisbury,

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service held its annual awards ceremony on September 12 in Salisbury,

Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service

Staff honoured at Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service awards ceremony

The Sport and Recreation Alliance’s prestigious Community Sport and Recreation Awards is back for 2026, with the organisation looking to recognise the very best of grassroots sport and recreation from across the country.

The Sport and Recreation Alliance’s prestigious Community Sport and Recreation Awards is back for 2026, with the organisation looking to recognise the very best of grassroots sport and recreation from across the country.

Nominate a local hero or club for Community Sport and Recreation Awards 2026

Residents Barbara Brice and Daphne Jacob with staff members Yasmine Perry and Sandie Morris, standing

Residents Barbara Brice and Daphne Jacob with staff members Yasmine Perry and Sandie Morris, standing

Chickerell care home recognised for outstanding end-of-life care with award

John and Rosie Butters of Hoburne with the Family Travel Business of the Year award

John and Rosie Butters of Hoburne with the Family Travel Business of the Year award

Dorset Business Awards

Holiday park operator named Dorset's Family Travel Business of the Year

Sherborne House

Sherborne House

Dorset project wins top prize at RICS South West regional awards

Danny Lillington

Danny Lillington

Poundbury business leader recognised with international Leader of the Year award

Steve Walker has been awarded an NHBC (National House Building Council) Pride in the Job 2026 Quality Award for building homes of exceptional quality at Poundbury in Dorset

Steve Walker has been awarded an NHBC (National House Building Council) Pride in the Job 2026 Quality Award for building homes of exceptional quality at Poundbury in Dorset

Dorset site manager celebrates 16th NHBC Pride in the Job Quality Award

Paul Wall received a Pride in the Job award for his work at Quarter Jack Park in Wimborne.

Paul Wall received a Pride in the Job award for his work at Quarter Jack Park in Wimborne.

Six site managers at Dorset housebuilder recognised as best in the country

Action for Children

Dorset volunteer who opened her home to homeless young people wins charity award

Debbie Sharman was presented with the Royal College of Podiatry Diamond Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her outstanding and sustained contribution to podiatric care, particularly for improving health outcomes for people living with diabetes.

Debbie Sharman was presented with the Royal College of Podiatry Diamond Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her outstanding and sustained contribution to podiatric care, particularly for improving health outcomes for people living with diabetes.

Royal College of Podiatry

Trailblazing Dorset podiatrist receives prestigious lifetime achievement award

Stuart Heath with award winners at Wey Valley Academy

Stuart Heath with award winners at Wey Valley Academy

Weymouth school celebrates sporting excellence at its annual awards evening

Now in their 13th year, the hotly contested 2026 Muddy Stilettos Regional Awards have been announced with 21 brilliant local indie businesses winning the coveted lifestyle crowns across Dorset, Somerset & Bristol.

Now in their 13th year, the hotly contested 2026 Muddy Stilettos Regional Awards have been announced with 21 brilliant local indie businesses winning the coveted lifestyle crowns across Dorset, Somerset & Bristol.

Business Awards

Local Dorset businesses take home awards at contested Muddy Stilettos Awards

Dr Bradbury, Mr Ratcliffe and Mr Watson at Milton Abbey School in Blandford Forum.

Dr Bradbury, Mr Ratcliffe and Mr Watson at Milton Abbey School in Blandford Forum.

Private schools

Dedicated and long-serving teacher at Dorset school honoured with teaching award

The Prince of Wales School is celebrating a remarkable double success after receiving national recognition for its Early Years provision and securing £150,000 of government funding to expand its popular Pre-School.

The Prince of Wales School is celebrating a remarkable double success after receiving national recognition for its Early Years provision and securing £150,000 of government funding to expand its popular Pre-School.

'Outstanding' Dorchester school recognised with national award and £150k grant

Two teams from The Thomas Hardye School in Dorchester achieved outstanding success at the National Big Bang Competition, winning major prizes.

Two teams from The Thomas Hardye School in Dorchester achieved outstanding success at the National Big Bang Competition, winning major prizes.

National Big Bang Competition

Students from Dorchester school win big at UK's biggest STEM competition

Barratt David Wilson Homes is sponsoring the ‘Sustainable Development of the Year’ category for a second year at the South Coast Property Awards 2026.

Barratt David Wilson Homes is sponsoring the ‘Sustainable Development of the Year’ category for a second year at the South Coast Property Awards 2026.

Leading Dorset housebuilder sponsoring sustainable award for second year running

Chloe and Thomas Marsh of Eweleaze Dairy, with daughter Ottilie

Chloe and Thomas Marsh of Eweleaze Dairy, with daughter Ottilie

Delight as farm named regional champion in prestigious awards

Independent celebrant Laura Bell of Ceremonies by Laura Bell has been awarded Best Customer Service at the 2026 Weymouth Business Awards

Independent celebrant Laura Bell of Ceremonies by Laura Bell has been awarded Best Customer Service at the 2026 Weymouth Business Awards

Local independent celebrant wins Best Customer Service at Business Awards

The evening brought together care workers, people who rely on care and support, commissioners, NHS colleagues and sponsors to celebrate the positive impact of adult social care in Dorset.

The evening brought together care workers, people who rely on care and support, commissioners, NHS colleagues and sponsors to celebrate the positive impact of adult social care in Dorset.

Awards Ceremonies

Celebrating the people behind Dorset’s care services at annual awards ceremony

Sophie from The PAI Project won the People’s Choice Award. Voted for by 917 people on Samsung UK’s social channels, Sophie, from Dorset, designed an app that uses satellite imaging and predictive AI to help protect marine habitats and

Sophie from The PAI Project won the People’s Choice Award. Voted for by 917 people on Samsung UK’s social channels, Sophie, from Dorset, designed an app that uses satellite imaging and predictive AI to help protect marine habitats and

Dorset student wins national Samsung 'people's choice' tech award

Coastland College Horticulture students pictured in their ‘Salty Towers’ garden at the Gardeners’ World Spring Fair in Beaulieu

Coastland College Horticulture students pictured in their ‘Salty Towers’ garden at the Gardeners’ World Spring Fair in Beaulieu

Gold medal success for horticulture students at BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair

Left to right: His Honour David Grant, Chairman of Dorset Historic Churches Trust, Jeff Thomas, Wyke Regis Church Representative for Ride + Stride and Colin Weston, Deputy Lieutenant of Dorset.

Left to right: His Honour David Grant, Chairman of Dorset Historic Churches Trust, Jeff Thomas, Wyke Regis Church Representative for Ride + Stride and Colin Weston, Deputy Lieutenant of Dorset.

Dorset Historic Churches Trust awards Morshead Trophy to Wyke Regis parish

Home-Start Wessex has been shortlisted in the British Quality Foundation UK Excellence Awards

Home-Start Wessex has been shortlisted in the British Quality Foundation UK Excellence Awards

Dorset charity named finalist for prestigious national award

Ben Champkin (left) with James Hearn of Hallgarten and Novum Wines - sponsor of the Best Chef category

Ben Champkin (left) with James Hearn of Hallgarten and Novum Wines - sponsor of the Best Chef category

Chef at acclaimed restaurant crowned a winner at top awards

Students from the September 2024 cohort with their Rising Star award at The Classic Boat Awards 2026

Students from the September 2024 cohort with their Rising Star award at The Classic Boat Awards 2026

Groundbreaking Dorset boat builders win ‘Rising Star’ award

Group shot of Kate Adie and Sherborne Girls students

Group shot of Kate Adie and Sherborne Girls students

Awards Ceremonies

Kate Adie presents sixth form certificates of achievement at Sherborne Girls

Wedding Time Bridal Salon and Men's Formalwear

Wedding Time Bridal Salon and Men's Formalwear

Dorchester reveals five finalists for 'Shopfront of the Season – Spring 2026'

Wolfeton Manor residents in Dorchester

Wolfeton Manor residents in Dorchester

Dorset care home management company wins major regional award

Paws & Purrs Portland has been shortlisted for Best New Business and Best Community Contribution at The UK Small Business Awards.

Paws & Purrs Portland has been shortlisted for Best New Business and Best Community Contribution at The UK Small Business Awards.

Business Awards

Dorset business named finalist in two categories at national awards

The 2026 Dorset Tourism Awards are now accepting entries, with the deadline for submissions set for May 31.

The 2026 Dorset Tourism Awards are now accepting entries, with the deadline for submissions set for May 31.

Dorset Tourism Awards 2026 are now open for entries

Winners and dignitaries at the 2025 Dorset Apprenticeship Awards.

Winners and dignitaries at the 2025 Dorset Apprenticeship Awards.

Final countdown for Dorset Apprenticeship Awards 2026 entries

Mayor of Weymouth Cllr Nickinson

Mayor of Weymouth Cllr Nickinson

Weymouth Town Council

Nominations open for Weymouth mayor’s award celebrating community champions

Alfie G from Bryanston School

Alfie G from Bryanston School

Sixth form teen from Dorset wins national Young Artist of the Year award

Alfie G from Bryanston School

Alfie G from Bryanston School

Sixth form Dorset pupil wins national Young Artist of the Year award

PC Dan Michalski has received the Operational Support Officer of the Year Award at the 2026 Dorset Police Federation Recognition Awards.

PC Dan Michalski has received the Operational Support Officer of the Year Award at the 2026 Dorset Police Federation Recognition Awards.

Highly commended support officer named Operational Support Officer of the Year

Chief Inspector Danny Thompson.

Chief Inspector Danny Thompson.

Chief inspector ‘bowled over’ after being winning award at Dorset Police Awards

Laura Guntrip and Alice Thursfield.

Laura Guntrip and Alice Thursfield.

Legal team shortlisted for national awards in social care sector

Receiving the award

Receiving the award

Home care provider wins national award for outstanding support

Helena Conibear Founder of The Talk About Trust and Pavilion in The Park ( PiP) with PiP trustees, volunteers and staff.

Helena Conibear Founder of The Talk About Trust and Pavilion in The Park ( PiP) with PiP trustees, volunteers and staff.

Poundbury hub wins King’s Foundation community legacy award

Entries are now open for the Plumber Awards.

Entries are now open for the Plumber Awards.

New awards launched to honour top plumbers

The Awards, run by the Charity Retail Association, are now in their second year and are a celebration of the impact that charity shops have within their local communities.

The Awards, run by the Charity Retail Association, are now in their second year and are a celebration of the impact that charity shops have within their local communities.

Public vote opens to crown UK’s favourite charity shop of the year

Scallywags Childcare Centre has been shortlisted for the Nursery World Awards 2025, a national event that celebrates excellence in early years education.

Scallywags Childcare Centre has been shortlisted for the Nursery World Awards 2025, a national event that celebrates excellence in early years education.

Dorset nursery shortlisted for national award

Dorset-based Langham secured eight trophies overall including Supreme Champion, Best Sparkling Wine and Best Premium Sparkling Wine for its Perpetual MV, which received 99 points.

Dorset-based Langham secured eight trophies overall including Supreme Champion, Best Sparkling Wine and Best Premium Sparkling Wine for its Perpetual MV, which received 99 points.

Dorset wine estate makes history at major industry competition

Sherborne is amongst 50 towns in with a chance to win £20,000 for a community initiative.

Sherborne is amongst 50 towns in with a chance to win £20,000 for a community initiative.

Town in with chance of winning prestigious award

Claire Lovett (middle left) of Amicus Law collects the Employer of the Year award.

Claire Lovett (middle left) of Amicus Law collects the Employer of the Year award.

Legal firm wins two prestigious awards

Barnstable based Compass CHC Limited and Bideford based Travel Chapter, have won the British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (BVCA) Vision 2025 Awards for Wales and the South West.

Barnstable based Compass CHC Limited and Bideford based Travel Chapter, have won the British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (BVCA) Vision 2025 Awards for Wales and the South West.

South west companies celebrate success at BVCA awards

Belinda Hewett and Darren Lewis of Home-Start Wessex.

Belinda Hewett and Darren Lewis of Home-Start Wessex.

Charity supporting local families shortlisted for West Dorset Business Awards

Staff and residents at Barchester’s Trinity Manor Care Home in Sherborne were delighted to be named one of the UK’s Top 100.

Staff and residents at Barchester’s Trinity Manor Care Home in Sherborne were delighted to be named one of the UK’s Top 100.

Care home named as one of the best in the UK

Weymouth and Kingston Maurward College honours outstanding students at first joint prizegiving.

Weymouth and Kingston Maurward College honours outstanding students at first joint prizegiving.

College celebrates students at first joint ceremony after merger