The Muddy Awards celebrate local excellence and this year 20,000 businesses were nominated and over half a million votes cast. So simply reaching the finals was a huge achievement. Winning? Yup, that was definitely something worth celebrating!

The glorious setting of Bailey Hills Estates Vineyard provided the perfect backdrop for an afternoon of fizz, mingling and making new connections. The vineyard’s sparkling wine flowed, guests tucked into a spectacular selection of canapés from Host Catering, and everyone stopped to admire the gorgeous blooms by Ellen at Full of Grace. And Emma Kosh‘s fabulous bespoke Muddy Awards backdrop quickly became the hottest photo spot of the day, with winners lining up to capture the moment.

Emma Kosh Interiors. Photo: Lorna Newman Photography

Host catering — Host Catering. Photo: Lorna Newman Photography

Muddy awards — Full of Grace. Photo: Lorna Newman Photography

Once everyone had mingled, nibbled and raised a glass our host, Eloise, owner of Bailey Hills Estates Vineyard, welcomed guests before the all-important presentations got underway. Winners proudly collected their gleaming certificates, posed for photographs with Lorna from Lorna Newman Photography and celebrated in the only fitting way – with another glass of chilled fizz.

Winner — Photo: Lorna Newman Photography

Before it was time for home there was one final treat. Gorgeous looking cupcakes provided by Whisk in Ware were handed out and looked almost too pretty to eat – almost. They tasted delicious.

Whisk bakehouse — Whisk Bakehouse. Photo: Lorna Newman Photography

We love these awards because of the charm, wit and charisma of all the local business owners. A big thank you to all who took part. You are brilliant and what makes these awards so special.

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