Read about each of the shortlisted finalists, choose your favourite in each category and cast your votes. Get your friends and family to vote too!​ The winners will be announced at a special Gala Awards Night at The Cliftonville, Cromer on 4 October 2025.

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THE 2025 FINALISTS

Dining Out Award

Which takeaway, cafe or restaurant whets your appetite?

The finalists:

Friends Bistro, Cromer

Shambles Cafe, Bar & Bistro, North Walsham

Sheringham Little Theatre Hub, Sheringham​​

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The Listeners Choice Award

We know you're spoilt for choice, but vote for your favourite Poppyland Radio show.

The finalists:

Cricket Catch Up Show

Friday Funktion

Rockin' the Radio​

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Organisation of the Year Award

Community resource, facility, organisation or charity. Which one goes above and beyond?

The finalists:

About with Friends

Cromer Crab & Lobster Festival

Wenn Evans Community Hub

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Raising the Bar Award

Which local brewery or distillery, licensed bar, club or pub will you raise a glass to?

The finalists:

Poppyland Brewery, Cromer

The Peasant's Tavern, North Walsham

Mundesley Golf Club, Mundesley

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Retail Therapy Award

Best quality, value and service from our independent shops, boutiques, markets and pop-ups?

The finalists:

Happisburgh Village Shop

Woods Cycles, Mundesley

Thistle & Thyme, Cromer​​

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Sweet Dreams Award

Holiday parks, B&Bs, guesthouses and hotels. Where’s the most welcoming accommodation in Poppyland?

The finalists:

Foxglade Lodge, Cromer

Ivy Farm Holiday Park, Overstrand

No4 B&B, Cromer​​

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Top Tickets Award

Visitor attractions, shows, cultural centres and heritage sites. Your most magical experience in North Norfolk?

The finalists:

Pavilion Theatre, Cromer

Rockstock, Overstrand

Stage Direct, Sheringham

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The Smart Service Award

The best professional service or consultancy provider: healthcare, wellbeing, law, finance, or marketing?

The finalists:

Cromer Vets, Cromer

Lords Opticians, Cromer

Rocket design, North Walsham

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Local Treasure Award

A role model, fundraiser or volunteer. Someone who‘s beaten the odds or gone out of their way to help others?​ There were so many deserving nominees, we have four finalists in this category...

The finalists:

Mark 'Raggy' Radbourne

Kayleigh Sanders

Steve Little

Lucy Murphy & Keith Hobday

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