Red Funnel has hosted its 5th annual Isle of Wight Awards recognising the local businesses that make the Isle of Wight a wonderfully different place to live and visit. These awards honour the contributions of businesses which shape the Island’s distinctive character and bring exceptional experiences to residents and visitors alike.
Through a community-driven voting process, visitors and locals had the opportunity to vote for their favourite Island tourism businesses across 19 award categories. Fran Collins, CEO of Red Funnel, presented the awards and expressed heartfelt congratulations to all the winners.
This year’s winners included 22 exciting newcomers including the well-known Southern Vectis – Breezer Experience, Busy Bee Garden Centre and The Model Village Godshill.
New to the Isle of Wight Awards in 2024, Eddie’s Surf Academy picked up Gold in the Best Activity Provider category – a sparkling debut for this independent business.
Previous winners of the Best Pub and Best Burger awards, this year, The Blacksmiths took home Gold in for Best Roast.
For those hoping to be at next year’s ceremony, nominations for the 2025 Red Funnel Isle of Wight Awards opened on Thursday 14th November.
2024 Red Funnel Isle of Wight Awards Winners List:
| Accommodation | Food & Drink | Things To Do | Other |
| Best Holiday Cottage/ApartmentGold – Shanklin Villa ApartmentsSilver – The PigletBronze – Winkle Cottage | Best BurgerGold – The CowSilver – Bargeman’s RestBronze – Alamo Bar and Grill | Best Activity ProviderGold – Eddie’s Surf AcademySilver – Southern Vectis Breezer ExperienceBronze – Island Gems Fossil Trips | Isle of WoofGold – The Model Village Godshill Silver – Luccombe Manor Bronze – Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary |
| Best Place to go GlampingGold – Turney Family FarmsSilver – Island Bell TentsBronze – Under the Stars Shepards Huts at Harbors Lake | Best Café or TearoomGold – Blueberrys CafeSilver – Ritchie’s DinerBronze – Beach Cafe 34 | Best Island EventGold – Walk the Wight (Mountbatten)Silver – Isle of Wight TakeoverBronze – Riverfest (Newport Carnival & Community Events Association) | |
| Best Hotel ExperienceGold – Luccombe HallSilver – The Royal HotelBronze – The Seaview Hotel | Best Fish & ChipsGold – The Spyglass InnSilver – Corries Cabin Bronze – Chipmunks | Best Small AttractionGold – Snacks and LaddersSilver – Isle of Wight Bus and Coach MuseumBronze – Monkey Haven | |
| Best B&B/GuesthouseGold – Sentry MeadSilver – Inglewood GuesthouseBronze – The Chequers Inn | Best RestaurantGold – HeronSilver – The Garlic FarmBronze – The Yarbridge Inn | Best Large AttractionGold – Wildheart Animal SanctuarySilver – Isle of Wight Donkey SanctuaryBronze – Blackgang Chine | |
| Best CampsiteGold – Appuldurcombe Gardens Holiday ParkSilver – The Orchards Holiday ParkBronze – Waverley Park Holiday Centre | Best PubGold – The Dairyman’s DaughterSilver – The Spyglass InnBronze – The Blacksmiths | Best ShopGold – Busy Bee Garden CentreSilver – Medina BookshopBronze – Jurassic Jim | |
| Best Holiday ParkGold – Old Mill Holiday ParkSilver – The Orchards Holiday ParkBronze – Appuldurcombe Gardens Holiday Park | Best Local ProduceGold – Island Foods LTDSilver – Briddlesford FarmBronze – The Garlic Farm | ||
| Best RoastGold – The BlacksmithsSilver – The Chequers InnBronze – The Bay Vegan Deli & Coffee House |
Now you can nominate your IW Tourism favourite for an Award. Closing date soon. See the Red Funnel website for more details of this new Award.