Dorchester Town Council and Dorchester Business Improvement District (BID) have announced that nominations are now open for the Winter Shopfront of the Season Awards.
This competition celebrates the creativity, accessibility, and welcoming atmosphere of Dorchester’s town centre businesses. Following the success of the Autumn Charm Edition, which saw hundreds of public nominations and a vibrant showcase of shopfronts, the winter awards promise to bring festive sparkle to the high street.
Members of the public are invited to nominate the businesses that embody the following qualities:
- Sympathetic to the heritage setting and conservation area
- Accessible and inclusive
- Inviting and welcoming
- Well maintained
- Attractive and distinctive window display
All types of businesses with a frontage are eligible, including chains. This includes retail, restaurants and cafes, services (banks, estate agents etc.) and personal services (hairdressers, nail bars etc.)
Nominations are open from Monday 10th November and will close on Monday 15th December.
The five businesses with the highest number of nominations will be visited by the judging panel, which includes representatives from Dorchester Town Council and Dorchester BID. The overall winner will receive a £500 cash prize and the honour of being crowned Dorchester Shopfront of the Season – Winter Edition.
The winner will also be invited to join the judging panel for the next seasonal competition, continuing the tradition of celebrating Dorchester’s creative community.
Nominate now at: https://discoverdorchester.co.uk/dorchester-shopfront-of-the-season-awards/
