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Enter the Awards
Get recognised for what you do and how well you do it. The SLTN Awards are on the lookout to find Scotland’s best venues, operators and staff. Find out more about how to enter the awards, the judging process and discover the award categories.
SLTN Awards 2024
Entry Process
SLTN’s annual search for Scotland’s best venues, operators and staff is on!
Before the judging gets underway, we need you to tell us why you, your business, a member of your staff, or someone you know or work with should be in the running.
Together with our valued commercial partners, we’re seeking entries across a broad range of categories, reflecting the rich diversity that defines Scotland's hospitality industry. You can find details of each award on the Award Categories page.
Submissions are now open for entries. To enter or nominate someone, simply complete the online entry form. The form will ask you some basic questions related to the category (or categories) you are entering. You may enter up to three categories per venue and this year, you may also submit your entries with a video response. Entries don’t have to be completed in one sitting; you can save your entry and return to it at a later date. Just make sure it is submitted by 24th May!
Entry Process
Why Enter the Awards?
- Get recognised for what you do and how well you do it
- Shine a light on the outstanding staff in your business
- Promote your venue on a national platform
- Make connections in Scotland’s hospitality industry
SLTN Awards 2024
Award Categories
Our Award categories cover a broad range of different sectors and specialisms, from Licensee of the Year and Best Late Night Venue to Entrepreneur of the Year and Best Venue to Watch the Match.
Entries open now!
Entries or nominations must be submitted by 24th May 2024
Enter the Awards
Judging Process
Entries for each category are reviewed by the SLTN team and whittled down to a shortlist of six, with these entrants then visited by a team of judges. During this interview the entrant will be asked further questions related to the category they have entered and scored against set criteria.
The top three entrants in each category are invited to the SLTN Awards, taking place this year on 7th November at the Hilton Glasgow, where the winners will be announced.
FAQs
Advice for Entrants
When do entries for the SLTN Awards close?
Submissions open in April 2024. Entries don’t have to be completed in one sitting; you can save your entry and return to it at a later date. Just make sure it is submitted by 24th May!
Can I enter the SLTN Awards online?
Yes you can – simply head to the Entry form online and fill out the relevant category (or categories) you wish to nominate for. Feel free to include relevant images or video footage.
How many award categories can I enter per venue?
You may enter up to three categories per venue and this year, you may also submit your entries with a video response.
How much does is cost to enter the SLTN Awards?
It’s absolutely free! Anyone can enter the awards or be nominated with zero cost attached.
Do I need to prepare anything before filling out the entry form?
We encourage you to take time to really consider your application and look to the areas and categories where you truly excel. Entering a detailed submission will help you to stand out during the shortlisting phase. If you prefer, you can submit a video response to the entry questions. Please check out the award criteria to pre-prepare your answers. Any video files should be prepared in advance of completing the entry form.
Entry Support
Have a submission query?
For support with entry submissions please contact the event organisers by phone or email.
