Announcing: The Brighton Girl Awards Top 10

The Brighton Girl Awards is a community-driven celebration recognising the incredible businesses shaping Brighton—highlighting talent, inspiration, and impact across a range of industries.

We’ve had nearly 5,000 nominations in just one week with hundreds of businesses and pioneers being celebrated. And it gives us great excitement to reveal the Top 10 who have now been entered into the ‘Voting Round’!

Brighton Girl of the Year: Sponsored by Gold Arts

The Brighton Girl of the Year will celebrate an inspiring woman in Brighton & Hove who has made a significant impact in the community. Out of 101 incredible nominees, here are the top 10!

1. Kaia Allen-Bevan

2. Marielle Bayliss

3. Jade Hylton

4. Luisa Christie

5. Lyndsey Clay

6. Tessa Wilson

7. Emma Anastasi

8. Besma Whayeb

9. Sabina Palmero

10. Theresa Jarvis

Gold Arts is an independent family run jewellers in the heart of The Lanes, crafting beautiful jewellery for every key moment in a Brighton Girls’s life – from graduations, to promotions, to birthdays, to engagements, to weddings and many more. They’re the perfect fit for the Brighton Girl of the Year Award!

Bar of the Year

The Brighton Girl of the Year will celebrate an inspiring woman in Brighton & Hove who has made a significant impact in the community.

1. The Joker

2. 9 Vines

3. The Actors

4. Plotting Parlour

5. The Well (Palmeira Square)

6. Twisted Lanes

7. Bison Beach Bar

8. The Caxton

9. The Bottoms Rest

10. Bohemia

Beauty Queen of the Year

The Brighton Girl Beauty Queen of the Year will recognise a beautician, tattooist, makeup artist, or beauty professional who provides outstanding services.

1. Samantha Cooper from BeautoxPlus

2. Nancy Miles from Just Do Fab

3. Emily Tingey from Profile Plus Aesthetics

4. Krystle Taylor from Get Glossy

5. Lucy from Moody Cow Tattoo

6. Paige V Aesthetics

7. Jen Turner from Turn Beautiful

8. The Team at Little Jasmines Spa

9. Meg Sherwood at Brow Talk Brighton

10. CherryBomb Aesthetics

Cafe of the Year

The Brighton Girl Café of the Year will be awarded to a cafe that excels in quality, customer service and creating a welcoming environment.

1. Shoreline

2. Fika (Hove)

3. Cafe Dominica

4. Oeuf

5. Post House

6. Dharma (Western Road)

7. Puck

8. Cafe Rust (Preston Road)

9. Pelicano (Sydney Street)

10. Jo and Co

Charity of the Year: Sponsored by Search Seven

The Brighton Girl Charity of the Year will honour a charity, non-profit or social enterprise making a meaningful difference in Brighton & Hove.

1. Rise

2. Prept

3. Survivor’s Network

4. Together Co

5. Clocktower Sanctuary

6. The Blossom Effect

7. Rockinghorse Children’s Charity

8. Team Dominica

9. Amaze

10. Brighton Women’s Centre

Community of the Year: Sponsored by Harriet’s of Hove

The Brighton Girl Community of the Year will be awarded to a community group that has made a positive impact in Brighton & Hove through inclusivity, support, and engagement.

1. Vegal Gang

2. Co Women

3. BARCO

4. Happy Freelancers

5. Ubermummies

6. Connected Brighton

7. Women of Colour Brighton

8. SHE Choir

9. FightKlub

10. Brighton Rogues Hockey Collective

Harriet's of Hove has been championing and supporting communities like Brighton Girl since it first opened. We’re honoured to have them sponsored the Community Category!

Creative of the Year

The Brighton Girl Creative of the Year will celebrate an artist, designer, content creator or multidisciplinary creative making a mark in Brighton’s creative scene.

1. Sage and Sky

2. Aflo The Poet

3. Amy Davies Photography

4. Betty Blooming

5. Luisa Christie

6. Meg Carnie

7. Alice Ella

8. Originary Arts

9. Moyra Scott

10. Nala Solo

Creative Agency of the Year

The Brighton Girl Creative Agency of the Year will recognise an agency specialising in marketing, branding, design, or digital creativity.

1. IntelligenceMKT

2. Midnight Communications

3. Marielle Baylis Social

4. Loud Cat Social

5. Search Seven

6. Arke Agency

7. Lizzie Ridout Design

8. Man Bites Dog

9. UnitedUs

10. Propellernet

Employer of the Year

The Brighton Girl Employer of the Year will honour a business that prioritises employee well-being, inclusivity, and workplace satisfaction.

1. Search Seven

2. Velvet

3. Octopus Energy

4. University of Sussex

5. Legal and General

6. Bupa

7. Bird and Blend

8. ROX Life

9. Laine Pub Company

Event of the Year: Sponsored by Reformer Collective

The Brighton Girl Event of the Year will celebrate an event or festival that brings people together, creates impact, and enhances Brighton’s culture.

1. Brighton Pride

2. Sustainable Fashion Week

3. BARCO Bash

4. Trans Pride

5. Cabaret Boheme

6. Brighton Book Festival

7. Gal Pals

8. Land Beyond Festival

9. On The Beach

10. Black Brighton Market

Reformer Collective have built four stunning design-led boutique Reformer Pilates studios across Brighton, Hove and London. They’ve run a series of fun, innovative events collaborating with DJs and local artists. We’re so excited to have their support with the Event of the Year Award!

Here’s what they have to say… “Reformer Collective is proud to sponsor the Event category at the Brighton Girl Awards, reinforcing our commitment to empowering and uplifting the local community. As a brand deeply rooted in movement, connection, and inclusivity, we believe in supporting events that bring people together, inspire change, and celebrate Brighton’s vibrant spirit. This sponsorship aligns with our mission to create spaces that foster strength, confidence, and belonging; by championing local events, we’re investing in the experiences that make Brighton an extraordinary place to live, work, and thrive.”

Fitness Space of the Year

The Brighton Girl Fitness Space of the Year will recognise the best gym, yoga studio, pilates center, or strength training space that provides outstanding facilities, training, and community support.

1. ‘73 Gym

2. Dynamo Gym

3. Brighton Aerial Arts

4. FightKlub

5. Revitalise

6. Rox Life

7. Studio4 All Dance

8. Sea Lanes

9. Luna Wave

10. Reformer Collective

Hotel of the Year

The Brighton Girl Hotel of the Year will recognise a hotel that provides an outstanding stay, excellent service, and a welcoming atmosphere for guests visiting Brighton & Hove.

1. Hotel Pelirocco

2. The Grand

3. Harbour Hotel

4. INNit

5. Hotel Du Vin

6. Artist Residence

7. Room with a View

8. Leonardo (Seafront)

9. The White Horses Hotel

10. No. 124

Professional Service of the Year: Sponsored by Number Twenty Four

1. Watch This Sp_ce

2. PLATF9RM

3. Boxless

4. Plus Accounting

5. WRAP

6. Knights PLC

7. Looking Glass Solutions

8. Oakdene Mortgages

9. Loch Associates Group

10. Cognitive Law

Number Twenty Four is a local Estate Agency built on a very similar ethos to ours: putting people first and helping them love where they live. We’re delighted that they’ve chosen to celebrate the other Professional Services who do the same!

Here’s what they have to say… "As a truly local agency in Brighton & Hove, with two female founding partners, we’re thrilled to be supporting the Brighton Girl Awards. We’re proud to support local businesses and shine a spotlight on excellence in our beautiful city, and we can’t wait to see who the finalists are." 

Property Services of the Year

The Brighton Girl Property Services of the Year will honour an outstanding estate agent, property manager, mortgage broker, interior designer or related service provider. From 51 businesses nominated, the Top 10 as listed below!

1. Number Twenty Four

2. Oakdene Mortgages

3. Lawton and Dawe

4. Oakley Property

5. MyHaus

6. Acumen Law

7. Brand Vaughan

8. Moda

9. Claire Lipscomb Mortgage and Protection Advice

10. Mishons

Restaurant of the Year: Sponsored by Harbour Hotel

The Brighton Girl Restaurant of the Year will celebrate the restaurant that offers exceptional food, service, and overall dining experience.

1. Bonsai Plant Kitchen

2. Bincho Yakitori

3. Burnt Orange

4. Halisco

5. Nostos

6. Palmito

7. Chilli Pickle

8. Etch

9. Fatto A Mano (North Laine)

10. Cin Cin

Harbour Hotel is a gorgeous spa hotel with stunning sea views, an expansive spa and an amazing restaurant-bar that’s hosted many a City Girl Network partner meeting.

Here’s what they have to say…“We’re proud to be a part of our diverse Brighton food scene and we can’t wait to recognise and celebrate the top performing food outlets in Brighton at the awards. We know all of the nominees and shortlisted restaurants will be incredibly deserving.”

Retailer of the Year

The Brighton Girl Retailer of the Year will recognise the outstanding shop or online store that provides exceptional products and service. This includes books, fashion, homeware and much more.

1. Between Two Thorns

2. Velvet

3. Betty & The Brands

4. Hi Cacti

5. In The Flow

6. Harriets of Hove

7. Sutherland and Sadler

8. Afrori Books

9. Village BN3

10. Lust

Salon of the Year

The Brighton Girl Hair and Beauty Salon of the Year will be awarded to the hair salon that delivers exceptional styling, service, and client experience.

1. Get Shagged Hair

2. Peg

3. Butterfly Hair by Sophie

4. Simon Webster Hair

5. Damage

6. Salt and Suli

7. Cove Hair and Beauty

8. Captain Seadogs

9. Cuttlefish

10. Milly and Jin

Venue of the Year

The Brighton Girl Venue of the Year will honour an event space or venue that offers an exceptional experience and hospitality. From 69 venues, the following are in the top ten.

1. Brighton Dome

2. Chalk

3. Concorde 2

4. Shelter Hall

5. Alphabet

6. The Old Market

7. Komedia

8. Ironworks

9. Theatre Royal Brighton

10. The Actors

Wedding Service of the Year

The Brighton Girl Wedding Services of the Year will be awarded to the best business or individual excelling in wedding planning and services, including catering, entertainment, fashion and venues.

1. Gold Arts

2. Get Glossy

3. The Bridal Atelier

4. Amy Davies Photography

5. Betty Blooming

6. Cielo Cakery

7. Bunston Bakes

8. Charlotte Rebecca Photography

9. Jess May

10. Blessings Bridal

Wellbeing Champion of the Year: Sponsored by Pho

The Brighton Girl Wellbeing Champion of the Year will recognise a holistic practitioner, such as a therapist, healer, coach, or wellness entrepreneur, loved by the Brighton Girl community.

1. Ella from Ellavate Pilates

2. Helene Evans from FightKlub

3. Hema Patel from Reset and Rediscover

4. Rachel Pattenden from Koko Fit

5. Liz Watson from Beach Box Sauna

6. Camille Pierson from The Float Spa

7. Hannah Lee from Revitalise

8. Nicky Clarke from Mandala Massage

9. Gemma Kate Lifestyle

10. BridgettAnn from Yoga in the Lanes and Sauna in the Lanes

Pho has been a City Girl Network favourite for many years. They don’t just host wonderful supper clubs for us, but they hire a lot of Brighton Girls too! We’re so excited to be working with them to celebrate our Wellbeing Champions.

Here’s what they have to say… “We pride ourselves in being a place where people can go and have delicious freshly made meals. This is one of the reasons why we wanted to sponsor the wellness category as we recognise the importance of health and wellness for everyone.”

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Congratulations to everyone who’s made the Top 10! Now it’s time to vote for the Top 5 Finalists who’ll be sent to the judging panels to decide on a winner.