Brighton Girl Awards

Celebrating those who make Brighton a Place To Belong

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Brighton Girl of the Year

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The Brighton Girl of the Year will celebrate an inspiring woman in Brighton & Hove who has made a significant impact in the community.

WINNER: Kaia Allen-Bevan

Second: Lyndsey Clay
Third: Sabina Palmero

Judges: Roxana Oltean (Gold Arts) & Pippa Moyle (City Girl Network)

Bar of the Year

The Brighton Girl Bar of the Year will be awarded to the best bar or pub in Brighton & Hove that provides an outstanding experience, service, and atmosphere.

WINNER: The Actors

Second: The Joker
Third: Bison Beach Bar

Judges: Becky Paskin (Our Whisky Foundation), Lisa Baskott (2nd Line of Defence & Pippa Moyle (City Girl Network)

Beauty Queen of the Year

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The Brighton Girl Beauty Queen of the Year will recognise a beautician, tattooist, makeup artist, or beauty professional who provides outstanding services.

WINNER: Jen Turner from Turn Beautiful

Second: Lucy from Moody Cow Tattoo
Third: The Team at Little Jasmine Spa

Judges: Christina Chatfield (Dental Health Spa), Krystle Taylor (Get Glossy) & Pippa Moyle (City Girl Network)

Cafe of the Year

The Brighton Girl Café of the Year will be awarded to a cafe that excels in quality, customer service and creating a welcoming environment.

WINNER: Cafe Rust (Preston Road)

Second: Dharma
Third: Cafe Dominica

Judges: Louise Tamadon-Nejad (Shoreline Stores & Kitchen), Lauren Shipley (Small Batch) & Pippa Moyle (City Girl Network)

Charity of the Year

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The Brighton Girl Charity of the Year will honour a charity, non-profit or social enterprise making a meaningful difference in Brighton & Hove.

WINNER: Brighton Women’s Centre

Second: Rockinghorse Children’s Charity
Third: Rise

Judges: Becky Henderson (Search Seven) & Pippa Moyle (City Girl Network)

Community of the Year

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The Brighton Girl Community of the Year will be awarded to a community group that has made a positive impact in Brighton & Hove through inclusivity, support, and engagement.

WINNER: Co Women

Second: She Choir Brighton
Third: Connected Brighton

Judges: Mo Kanjilal (Watch This Sp_ce), Harriet Dean-Orange and Tamsin (Harriet’s of Hove) & Pippa Moyle (City Girl Network)

Creative of the Year

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The Brighton Girl Creative of the Year will celebrate an artist, designer, content creator or multidisciplinary creative making a mark in Brighton’s creative scene.

WINNER: AFLO. The Poet

Second: Alice Ella
Third: Luisa Christie

Judges: Meg Carnie (South Lanes Studios), Sam Harman (Discover Brighton), Karen Stenning (The Old Market), Allison Ferns (BBC) & Pippa Moyle (City Girl Network)

Creative Agency of the Year

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The Brighton Girl Creative Agency of the Year will recognise an agency specialising in marketing, branding, design, or digital creativity.

WINNER: Midnight Communications

Second: Marielle Baylis Social
Third: UnitedUs

Judges: Sam Thomas (Different Hats), Jackie Irving-Wilkinson (Sussex Business Times), Bethanie Lunn (This Is Untamed) & Pippa Moyle (City Girl Network)

Employer of the Year

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The Brighton Girl Employer of the Year will honour a business that prioritises employee well-being, inclusivity, and workplace satisfaction.

Winner: Octopus Energy

Second: Bird & Blend
Third: University of Sussex

Judges: Amy White and Victoria Regan (Loch Associates Group)

Event of the Year

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The Brighton Girl Event of the Year will celebrate an event or festival that brings people together, creates impact, and enhances Brighton’s culture.

WINNER: Sustainable Fashion Week Events by Brighton Fashion Collective

Second: Brighton Pride
Third: Trans Pride

Judges: Millie Starcke (Reformer Collective) & Pippa Moyle (City Girl Network)

Fitness Space of the Year

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The Brighton Girl Fitness Space of the Year will recognise the best gym, yoga studio, pilates center, or strength training space that provides outstanding facilities, training, and community support.

WINNER: Revitalise

Second: Dynamo Gym
Third: Sea Lanes

Judges: Kat Marshall (Freedom Leisure), Pippa Moyle (City Girl Network) & Lynnie Mundy and Sam Harman (Discover Brighton)

Hotel of the Year

The Brighton Girl Hotel of the Year will recognise a hotel that provides an outstanding stay, excellent service, and a welcoming atmosphere for guests visiting Brighton & Hove.

WINNER: Hotel Pelirocco

Second: Hotel Du Vin
Third: The Grand

Judges: Kim Jack-Riley (Tea and Grazing), Leah Rees (Harbour Hotel) & Pippa Moyle (City Girl Network)

Professional Service of the Year

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The Brighton Girl Professional Services of the Year will recognise the best law firm, accountant, recruiter, consultant, insurer, or other professional service provider.

WINNER: Watch This Sp_ce

Second: Looking Glass Solutions
Third: PLATF9RM

Judges: Melica Moshiri (BBC Apprentice 2025), Abi Radford (Number Twenty Four) & Pippa Moyle (City Girl Network)

Property Service of the Year

The Brighton Girl Property Service of the Year will honour an outstanding estate agent, property manager, mortgage broker, interior designer or related service provider.

WINNER: MyHaus Property

Second: Lawton and Dawe
Third: Claire Lipscomb Mortgage and Protection Advice

Judges: Ruth Reynolds (Coastal Spaces) & Pippa Moyle (City Girl Network)

Restaurant of the Year

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The Brighton Girl Restaurant of the Year will celebrate the restaurant that offers exceptional food, service, and overall dining experience.

WINNER: Fatto a Mano (North Laine)

Second: Chilli Pickle
Third: Bonsai Plant Kitchen

Judges: Leah Rees (Harbour Hotel) & Pippa Moyle (City Girl Network)

Retailer of the Year

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The Brighton Girl Retailer of the Year will recognise the outstanding shop or online store that provides exceptional products and service. This includes books, fashion, homeware and much more.

WINNER: Afrori Books

Second: Harriet’s of Hove
Third: Velvet

Judges: Elif Kose & Pippa Moyle

Salon of the Year

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The Brighton Girl Hair and Beauty Salon of the Year will be awarded to the hair salon that delivers exceptional styling, service, and client experience.

WINNER: Simon Webster Hair

Second: Butterfly Hair by Sophie
Third: Peg

Judges: Rose Rowkins (Start the Converstion) &
Pippa Moyle (City Girl Network)

Venue of the Year

The Brighton Girl Venue of the Year will honour an event space or venue that offers an exceptional experience and hospitality. From 69 venues, the following are in the top ten.

WINNER: The Old Market

Second: Komedia
Third: Concorde 2

Judges: Meg Carnie (South Lanes Studios) & Pippa Moyle (City Girl Network)

Wedding Service of the Year

The Brighton Girl Wedding Services of the Year will be awarded to the best business or individual excelling in wedding planning and services, including catering, entertainment, fashion and venues.

WINNER: Cielo Cakery

Second: Amy Davies Photography
Third: Betty Blossoms

Judges: Joanna Churchill (Churchill Rose), Leah Rees (Harbour Hotel), Kate Hirons (FOIL) & Pippa Moyle (City Girl Network)

Wellbeing Champion of the Year

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The Brighton Girl Wellbeing Champion of the Year will recognise a holistic practitioner, such as a therapist, healer, coach, or wellness entrepreneur, loved by the Brighton Girl community.

Finalists

Camille Pierson from The Float Spa
BridgettAne from Yoga in the Lanes and Sauna in the Lanes
Rachel Pattenden from Koko Fit
Helene Evans from FightKlub
Liz Watson from Beach Box Sauna