The Brighton Girl Awards is a community-driven celebration recognising the incredible businesses shaping Brighton—highlighting talent, inspiration, and impact across a range of industries.

With just 48 hours left to nominate, we’re taking a moment to celebrate some of the incredible names that have been put forward for this year’s Brighton Girl Awards. These are the Top 10 most-nominated individuals and businesses so far—a testament to their talent, passion, and impact.

But remember, the nomination window is still open! If there’s someone amazing who deserves recognition, now’s the time to put their name forward.

Check out the current frontrunners and make sure your favorites don’t miss out!

Brighton Girl of the Year: Sponsored by Gold Arts

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

1. Lyndsey Clay

2. Jade Hylton

3. Theresa Jarvis

4. Sabina Palermo

5. Kaia Allen-Bevan

6. Marielle Baylis

7. Tessa Wilson

8. Lizzy Bishop

9. Emma Anastasi

10. Besma Whayeb

Gold Arts is an independent family run jewellers in the heart of The Lanes, crafting beautiful jewellery for every key moment in a Brighton Girls’s life – from graduations, to promotions, to birthdays, to engagements, to weddings and many more. They’re the perfect fit for the Brighton Girl of the Year Award!

Bar of the Year

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

1. Twisted Lanes

2. Golden Pineapple

3. Bison Beer (Sealanes)

4. Plotting Parlour

5. The Actors

6. Bohemia

7. Caxton Arms

8. The Joker

9. Hope and Ruin

10. The Well (Palmeira Square)

Beauty Queen of the Year

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

1. Nancy Miles from Just Do Fab

2. Samantha Cooper from BeautoxPlus

3. Paige V Aesthetics

4. Emily Tingey from Profile Plus Aesthetics

5. Jen Turner from Turn Beautiful

6. Krystle from Get Glossy

7. Little Jasmines Spa

8. Meg Sherwood at Brow Talk Brighton

9. Lucy from Moody Cow Tattoo

10. CherryBomb Aesthetics

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.

1. Fika (Hove)

2. Oeuf

3. Post House

4. Dharma (Western Road)

5. Puck

6. Cafe Rust (Preston Road)

7. Cafe Dominca

8. Pelicano (Sydney Street)

9. Jo and Co

10. Shoreline

Charity of the Year

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

1. Rockinghorse Children’s Charity

2. Survivors Network

3. Rise

4. Team Dominica

5. Hummingbird Project

6. Brighton Women’s Centre

7. Junk Food Project

8. Brighton and Hove Albion Foundation

9. Clock Tower Sanctuary

10. Endometriosis UK

Community of the Year: Sponsored by Harriet’s of Hove

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.

1. BARCO

2. Co Women

3. Vegal Gang

4. Happy Freelancers

5. Connected Brighton

6. Brighton Rogues Hockey Collective

7. Women of Colour Brighton

8. Ubermummies

9. Salty Seabirds

10. FightKlub

Harriet's of Hove has been championing and supporting communities like Brighton Girl since it first opened. We’re honoured to have them sponsored the Community Category!

Creative of the Year

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.

1. Luisa Christie

2. Aflo The Poet

3. Meg Carnie

4. Lydia Reeves

5. Amy Davies Photography

6. Sage and Sky

7. Betty Blooming

8. Alice Ella

9. Originary Arts

10. Moyra Scott

Creative Agency of the Year

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

1. Loudcat Social

2. IntelligenceMKT

3. Midnight Communications

4. Marielle Baylis Social

5. Search Seven

6. Arke Agency

7. Lizzie Ridout Design

8. UnitedUs

9. Baxter and Bailey

10. Man Bites Dog

Employer of the Year

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

1. American Express

2. University of Sussex

3. Trusted Housesitters

4. Legal and General

5. OneFamily

6. Velvet Hove

7. Arke Agency

8. Brighton and Hove City Council

9. Octopus Energy

10. MPB

Event of the Year: Sponsored by Reformer Collective

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

1. Sustainable Fashion Week

2. Cabaret Boheme

3. Barco Bash

4. Brighton Pride

5. Brighton Marathon

6. Brighton Book Festival

7. Gal Pals

8. Burning The Clocks

9. On The Beach

10. Black Brighton Market

Reformer Collective have built four stunning design-led boutique Reformer Pilates studios across Brighton, Hove and London. They’ve run a series of fun, innovative events collaborating with DJs and local artists. We’re so excited to have their support with the Event of the Year Award!

Here’s what they have to say… “Reformer Collective is proud to sponsor the Event category at the Brighton Girl Awards, reinforcing our commitment to empowering and uplifting the local community. As a brand deeply rooted in movement, connection, and inclusivity, we believe in supporting events that bring people together, inspire change, and celebrate Brighton’s vibrant spirit. This sponsorship aligns with our mission to create spaces that foster strength, confidence, and belonging; by championing local events, we’re investing in the experiences that make Brighton an extraordinary place to live, work, and thrive.”

Fitness Space of the Year

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.

1. ‘73 Gym

2. Dynamo Gym

3. Sea Lanes

4. FightKlub

5. Brighton Aerial Arts

6. Revitalise

7. Luna Wave

8. Rox Life

9. Saltdean Lido

10. Studio4 All Dance

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.

1. Hotel Pelirocco

2. Harbour Hotel

3. Artist Residence

4. The Grand

5. INNit

6. Room with a View

7. Leonardo (Seafront)

8. Hotel Du Vin

9. The White Horses Hotel

10. Staybridge

Professional Service of the Year: Sponsored by Number Twenty Four

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

1. PLATF9RM

2. Watch This Sp_ce

3. Plus X Innovation

4. Loch Associates Group

5. Cognitive Law

6. West and Berry Accountants

7. Projects

8. Oakdene Mortgages

9. PLUS Accounting

10. Brighton and Hove Financial Consultants

Number Twenty Four is a local Estate Agency built on a very similar ethos to ours: putting people first and helping them love where they live. We’re delighted that they’ve chosen to celebrate the other Professional Services who do the same!

Here’s what they have to say… "As a truly local agency in Brighton & Hove, with two female founding partners, we’re thrilled to be supporting the Brighton Girl Awards. We’re proud to support local businesses and shine a spotlight on excellence in our beautiful city, and we can’t wait to see who the finalists are." 

Property Services of the Year

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

1. MyHaus Brighton

2. Number Twenty Four

3. Oakdene Mortgages

4. Claire Lipscomb Mortgages

5. Oakley Property

6. Moda

7. Lawton and Dawe

8. Maxine Brady Styling

9. Austin Gray

10. Sawyer and Co

Restaurant of the Year

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

1. Bonsai Plant Kitchen

2. Bincho Yakitori

3. Burnt Orange

4. Pompoko

5. Wild Flor

6. Nostos

7. Anakuma

8. Etch

9. Halisco

10. Apiary

Retailer of the Year

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.

1. Hi Cacti

2. Bird and Blend

3. Harriets of Hove

4. Velvet Hove

5. Afrori Books

6. In The Flow

7. Lust

8. Berts

9. Betty & The Brands

10. Wolf and Gypsy

Salon of the Year

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.

1. Get Shagged Hair

2. Peg

3. The Hair Salon

4. Cuttlefish

5. Lush Hair Lab

6. Be Fabulous

7. Salt and Suli

8. Damage

9. Captain Seadogs

10. Cove Hair and Beauty

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.

1. Ironworks

2. Komedia

3. South Lanes Studios

4. Fabrica

5. Brighton Dome

6. Shelter Hall

7. Chalk

8. Concorde 2

9. Theatre Royal Brighton

10. The Actors

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.

1. The Bridal Atelier

2. Amy Davies Photography

3. Betty Blooming

4. Gold Arts

5. Blessings Bridal

6. Cielo Cakery

7. Get Glossy

8. Hope and Harlequin

9. Bunston Bakes

10. Charlotte Rebecca Photography

Wellbeing Champion of the Year: Sponsored by Pho

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.

1. Liz Watson from Beach Box Sauna

2. Camille Pierson from The Float Spa

3. Ella from Ellavate Pilates

4. Helene Evans from FightKlub

5. Rachel Pattenden from Koko Fit

6. Hannah Lee from Revitalise

7. Nicky Clarke from Mandala Massage

8. Hema Patel from Reset and Rediscover

9. BridgettAne from Yoga in the Lanes and Sauna in the Lanes

10. Dr Jenna Macciochi

Pho has been a City Girl Network favourite for many years. They don’t just host wonderful supper clubs for us, but they hire a lot of Brighton Girls too! We’re so excited to be working with them to celebrate our Wellbeing Champions.

Here’s what they have to say… “We pride ourselves in being a place where people can go and have delicious freshly made meals. This is one of the reasons why we wanted to sponsor the wellness category as we recognise the importance of health and wellness for everyone.”

At the time of writing this, we’re at nearly 2000 nominations and just under two days to go until the final Top 10 go through to the voting round.

The Top 10 can and will change at any point between now and then. Make sure you’re using your voice to nominate those you want to see in the next stage!