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Bournemouth Excellence Awards, 29 Jul 2027

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Hospitality Excellence Awards

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Bakery of the Year Award

For the bakery worth getting up early for

RecognisesCustomer serviceProfessional achievementCreativity
RecognitionBusinessCommunityIndustry

About this category

The Bakery of the Year Award celebrates a bakery whose bread, cakes and bakes are made with real skill and care.

It rewards quality ingredients, craft and a bakery its customers would not be without.

Eligibility

Open to retail, artisan and café bakeries, based in or serving the region. Self-nominations and nominations made by others are both welcome.

Judging criteria

  • Entries are judged on the quality and range of bakes
  • Craft and ingredients
  • Customer loyalty and reviews
  • The growth of the business

Qualitative criteria

  • Clarity of concept and offer
  • Reputation with guests and partners
  • Culture and the team behind the business

Metrics

  • Revenue and growth
  • Guest satisfaction, reviews and repeat business
  • Jobs created or retained

Additional criteria

  • Include figures for the last one to two years
  • Examples of standout work and testimonials from guests or partners

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