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AWARDS CATEGORIES
The judging process is robust and vigorous to ensure that the awards represent the views of the entire industry. Judging will be split into two parts – some categories will be judged by an expert judging panel, and the other categories will be judged through consumer/trade voting.
Our independent panel of coffee industry experts will judge each category and create a shortlist for each, which will be announced ahead of the consumer voting. Once the shortlist has been announced, consumers and industry workers will have the opportunity to vote for the coffee shop that they think deserves each award category.
THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES WILL BE JUDGED USING A COMBINATION OF EXPERT JUDGES & CONSUMER/TRADE VOTING:
Voted for by industry experts and consumers, the Independent Coffee Shop of the Year award goes to a specific coffee shop that stands out from the competition and excels across many key areas, such as shop sales, food offering, design, sustainability and community involvement.
Voted for by industry experts and consumers, the Sustainable Coffee Shop of the Year award goes to a specific coffee shop that is driving the sustainability agenda and making a real impact, whether that be through energy efficiency, product packaging, produce sourcing or food waste management.
Voted for by industry experts and consumers, the Community Coffee Shop of the Year award goes to a specific coffee shop that is going above and beyond to serve its local community. This could be through charity engagement, sports team sponsorship, hosted events, food bank engagement and more.
Voted for by industry experts and consumers, the New Coffee Shop of the Year awards goes to a specific coffee shop that has either opened in the last year (September 2023 – September 2024) or has undergone a significant refit. This shop will excel across many aspects, including sustainability, overall offering and café design.
Voted for by industry experts and consumers, the Café Design of the Year award goes to a specific coffee shop that has designed its café in a unique way that not only attracts footfall, but also provides the best experience for its consumers.
THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES WILL BE JUDGED USING CONSUMER/TRADE VOTING ONLY:
Voted for by consumers, the Multiple Coffee Operator of the Year (less than 50 sites) goes to the coffee shop brand, that operates 50 or less sites in London, that, in the eyes of those that matter most – consumers, has the best offering.
Voted for by consumers, the Multiple Coffee Operator of the Year (50+ sites) goes to the coffee shop brand, that operates more than 50 sites in London, that, in the eyes of those that matter most – consumers, has the best offering.
Voted for by the trade, the Influencer of the Year award goes to an influencer who creates coffee related content, connects with their audience, gives a voice to the industry and inspires others.
Voted for by the trade, the Coffee Writer of the Year award goes to an author or journalist that has written a book in the last 12 months or been a voice through the trade and national media.
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