Celebrating true excellence in tourism businesses that make Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole and the surrounding areas
a great place to visit, live and work.
Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole's
DMB TOURISM AWARDS 2025
Celebrating true excellence in businesses that make
Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and the surrounding areas
a great place to visit, live and work.
Delivered by the Destination Management Board.
2025 APPLICATIONS
Information on the 20 award categories for 2025 can soon be found on the Categories tab...
2025 Application/Nomination​s will open in April/May 2025 TBC and close on Friday, 11th July 2024 at 23:59
Businesses are also encouraged to enter the Dorset Tourism Awards, which have a huge range of categories and importantly offer the chance for onward nomination to the national VisitEngland awards – entries open in early April with a deadline in June 2025.
JUDGING PROCESS
The Awards will consist of two rounds of judging; Round One: based on the application form, Website and Social Media. & Round Two: All applicants will receive a visit or a call from a judge*
*the following will receive Judge Mystery Shop:
Cafe/Tea Room
Small Hotel
Large Hotel
Self Catering
Attraction of the Year
Eating Out Experience
Restaurant of the Year
Takeaway Experience (followed by call)
Night Life Experience
All applicants will be invited to the ‘announcement of finalists’ event on Thursday 12th September (maximum 2 people per business).
DMB TOURISM AWARDS 2025
KEY DATES
Some key Dates for you in the run up to this year's DMB Tourism Awards 2025 for Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole....
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DMB Tourism Awards 2025 Launch - Thursday, 3rd April 2025, (Invite Only) at Kings Arms, Christchurch, 6pm - 7.30pm.
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Applications/Nominations open Early April - TBA
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Deadline for 2025 Applications/Nominations
Tuesday, 1st July 2025 (11.59pm)
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DMB Tourism Awards 2025 Finalists Announcement - 11th September 2025 with Canapés with Coastal Cruises, followed by Finalist announcements at La Mias, Poole Quay.
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DMB Tourism Awards 2025 Gala Evening - Thursday, 6th November 2025 at Hilton Hotel Bournemouth
