The Love Newmarket BID Business Awards took place at The Ark, Newmarket on Thursday 13^thJune in front of an awaiting crowd of nominees and local business owners.

Following a six-month wait, those that had chosen to undergo the ‘mystery shopper’ experience back in November 2018, were able to celebrate as 26 categories were revealed.

Guests were treated to a barbecue, supplied by Jo’s Pantry Fine Food, before the awards began revealing a close competition throughout.

We’re pleased to announce the winners are:

Best Specialist Retailer:

My Fotoshop

Best Fashion – Clothing:

Roman – Winner

Bonmarche – Commendation

Martha V – Commendation

Best Fashion – Shoes:

Clarks

Best Hotel:

Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa

Best Restaurant:

Under The Eagle – Winner

The Tack Room – Commendation

Best Café / Coffee Shop:

Coffee & Co – Winner

The Pantry Fine Foods – Commendation

Best Public House:

The Bull

Best Opticians:

Scotts Eyecare

Best National Retailer:

Waitrose – Winner

Holland & Barrett – Commendation

Best Local Retailer:

Kitchen and Things – Winner

Palace House Gift Shop – Commendation

Best Charity Retailer:

St Nicholas Hospice

Best Lifestyle (Large):

Premier Travel – Winner

Corney and Barrow – Winner

3 – Commendation

Best Lifestyle (Independent):

FISH Burwell

Best Hairdresser:

Moss Hair and Beauty – Winner

Willow Hair Consultants – Commendation

Best Beauty:

Behind The Scenes

Best Homestyle:

Hartwell Blind Company

Best Estate Agent:

Tyler Estate Agent – Winner

Jackson Stops – Commendation

Best Community:

Newmarket Day Centre

Best Business To Business:

TBM - Winner

IT Governance – Commendation

C&P Insurance – Commendation

New Business Of The Year:

The Ark Newmarket

Best Tourism Business Of The Year:

Kings Newmarket

Small Business Of The Year:

Mr Barbers

Best Racing Stables Of The Year:

Henry Spiller Racing

John Ryan Racing

Best Christmas Window (Small):

Sandwich Mill

Best Christmas Window (Large):

Martha V

Business Of The Year:

Hartwell Blind Company

Congratulations to all our winners, very well deserved.

Open to all Newmarket BID members and levy payers, we look forward to more businesses getting involved this year.