Ten businesses in Kenilworth have been nominated for regional awards which recognise the work of local independents.

The businesses have been named across nine different categories in the 'Muddy Awards 2026' which are now open for voting.

Organised for the 13th time by online guide Muddy Stilettos Warwickshire and West Midlands, the awards recognise multiple different businesses in each of 21 different categories.

Categories cover best beauty salon to best children's business, and all the finalists have been nominated by the public.

Last year three Kenilworth businesses were nominated, with six being put forward the year before.

The local nominees are:

• Favourite Arts, Culture & Theatre: Warwick Arts Centre
• Best Salon / Clinic: House of Beauty
• Best Boutique Stay: Hunters Lodge
• Best Café: Morning Sunshine Coffee, Coffee on the Corner
• Best Family Experience: Kenilworth Castle
• Most Loved Local Pub: The Cross
• Best Restaurant: The Cross
• Wedding Venue: Stoneleigh Abbey
• Best Yoga / Pilates Studio: Living Your Yoga, Salt + Bear

See the full list of nominees and get voting here.