The event was put on by the Telegraph & Argus in partnership with hosts The Broadway and Bradford BID, and begain with a drinks reception for hundreds of guests featuring Bradford’s best in the retail, leisure and hospitality industries.

Ian Ward, general manager of The Broadway and chairman of Bradford BID, said: “These awards are all about sharing our love, appreciation and thanks to recognise the heroes of our industry.

“The Retail, Leisure and Hospitality Awards provide a great opportunity for businesses who have proved through the pandemic that they can overcome the difficulties.”

A total of 11 awards were presented on the evening:

• Hospitality Venue of the Year, being presented to Martinez Wine Bar.
• Pennine Cycles was the next award winner when they won the Retailer of the Year.
• Marios took home the top prize in the Hair and Beauty Salon of the Year category.
• The Midland Hotel won the Hotel of the Year.
• Bradford city centre restaurant received the Customer Service Excellence award.
• St George’s Hall was the winner in the Leisure Venue of the Year category
• Beth Smith from Brew Dog said she was “genuinely in shock” after winning the Customer Service award.
• Long-time business Robertshaws Farm Shop, based in Thornton, took home the Team of the Year award.
• Virtual reality experience firm VR City won the New Business of the Year.
• Elizabeth Ambler of Hedley Venue won the Rising Star award.
• Bradford City AFC won the Established Business of the Year.

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