Awards update
The Suffolk and Norfolk Tourism Awards 2026 are now in the final stages of judging. Following the first round of application assessment and the completion of anonymous site visits, judges are finalising scores and written feedback for each category.
Finalists are being announced weekly from November through to February, with each category spotlighted across our website, industry enewsletter and Visit East of England social channels.
The next key milestones are the Finalists Networking Event in January and the Awards Night in March, where the winners for each category will be revealed.
Click here to learn more about how the judging process works.
Celebrating our region’s best in tourism
The Suffolk and Norfolk Tourism Awards recognise the people, places and organisations that shape our visitor economy at every level. Organised by Visit East of England (the Suffolk and Norfolk LVEP), the awards highlight excellence across the region, from independent businesses and family-run enterprises to major visitor attractions, cultural venues and innovative new tourism experiences.
Through a detailed judging process and a programme of category announcements, the awards shine a spotlight on the depth and diversity of tourism across Suffolk and Norfolk.
What happens next
As we move towards the announcement of all finalists and the completion of judging, the programme now focuses on the following stages:
• Finalists Networking Event – Thursday 15 January 2026 at Jimmy’s Farm
An opportunity for finalists to meet sponsors, fellow businesses and the Visit East of England team, with a short welcome and informal morning gathering before the awards night.
• Final stages of judging
Judges are now preparing final scores and written feedback, which will be shared with all entrants following the awards night.
• Awards Night – Thursday 12 March 2026 at The Corn Hall, Diss
Each category winner will be revealed at a dedicated ceremony celebrating the achievements of Suffolk and Norfolk’s visitor economy.
Further details about the awards night, including guest information and ticketing options, will be shared ahead of the event.
