BUSINESSES across the Bradford district were celebrated at the 2024 Retail, Leisure and Hospitality Awards.
Held in The Broadway on Sunday evening, the glittering awards ceremony was a fantastic way to recognise those who go above and beyond.
The awards night was organised by the Telegraph & Argus and LOCALiQ, along with partners the Bradford BID, The Broadway, and Bradford 2025.
David ‘Nova’ Nowakowski, originally from Bradford, flew in from the US to host the awards. Over in Colorado, he’s the co-host of daytime TV show Loving Living Local.
The welcome address was given by Bradford Council leader Susan Hinchliffe, along with Ian Ward, who is general manager of The Broadway, while the awards were opened and closed with a performance from international saxophonist Ellie Sax.
After dinner guests were treated to a surprise performance from G4 who shot to fame on the first series of ITV’s The X Factor in 2004, where they pioneered the world of popular opera.
All of the winners gather on stage at the end of the evening before celebrating their win 
Hotel of The Year award sponsored by Bradford City AFC went to the team behind Cedar Court Hotel – Bradford 
New Business of The Year Sponsored by Bradford2025 and presented by Kamran Rashid to Hedgehog Organics 
Rising Star Award was sponsored by Bradford College went to Holly Marshall from Marshalls Bake House 
The Takeaway of the Year sponsored by New River was collected on behalf of the winners Rumpus by Caroline Collins from Bradford College 
Team of The Year award presented to Emilys Eatery by Sponsor, the Broadway Bradford Manager Ian Ward 
Retailer of The Year sponsored by Headley Venue went to The Joke Shop Ltd 
Hospitality Venue of The Year award was sponsored by Mitie and went to The Woodland’s Hotel 
Beauty Salon of the Year award Sponsored by Schofield Sweeney was won by the team from Funky & Fresh Hair 
The Customer Service Award was presented to Bethany Smith from the Midland Hotel by Jonny Noble the Chief Executive of Bradford BID 
The award for Leisure Venue of The Year sponsored by the National Science & Media Museum and presented to Bradford Cathedral by Director of the National Science and Media Museum Jo Quinton-Tulloch 
