IW businesses are in the running for the  2024 Muddy Stilletos awards.

We have until April 18 to vote for our favourite, in the free-to-enter competition (scroll down for how...).

From best bars to family attraction, there are 21 categories, covering businesses across Hampshire and the Island.

Eight Island brands are in the running for accolades, over numerous categories.


Here's how to vote for Isle of Wight businesses in the Muddy Stilettos awards


In the favourite art, culture and theatre venue category is Seaview Art Gallery.

Seaview Hotel is in the running for best boutique stay, along with Pinkmead Estate, between Newport and Cowes.

Isle of Wight County Press: Linda Groves, owner of Seaview Art GalleryLinda Groves, owner of Seaview Art Gallery (Image: Seaview Art Gallery)

Isle of Wight County Press: The Isle of Wight Donkey SanctuaryThe Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary (Image: Newsquest)

In the family attraction category is the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary, in Wroxall.

Arreton's Harvey Browns is up for best farmshop/deli.

Bayliss & Booth in Wootton and Fox and Robin in Yarmouth are finalists in the lifestyle store category.

For the women's fashion/accessories category, Blue By The Sea, Yarmouth, is nominated.