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.
WINNER: Helene Evans from FightKlub
Second: Liz Watson from Beach Box Sauna