Voting is open again, with Red Funnel handing the search for the Isle of Wight’s very best back to the people who know it best.
From the places Islanders proudly take visiting friends to, to the businesses that quietly raise the bar year after year, the 2026 Red Funnel Isle of Wight Awards are once again putting local tourism in the spotlight.
With public voting now open, Island residents and visitors are being invited to help recognise the independent businesses that define the Isle of Wight’s visitor experience through the personal touches that make everyday experiences memorable.
This year’s awards feature 19 awards up for grabs across categories spanning Food & Drink, Places to Stay and Things to Do, reflecting the full breadth of what the Island offers.
From much‑loved cafés and pubs to family‑run attractions, events and accommodation providers, the awards are designed to celebrate the places people return to time and time again, recommend to friends and rely on every day.
Public voting runs from Now until Tuesday 1st September. Once voting closes, an independent judging panel will review the highest‑rated entries in each category and award Gold, Silver and Bronze winners.
Interest in the 2026 awards has once again been strong, with 155 Island businesses putting themselves forward. a Among them are 40 first‑time entrants, joining long‑established names to reflect the strength, resilience and evolving character of the Island’s tourism sector.
How to get involved
- Vote in the 2026 awards: www.redfunnel.co.uk/awards
