Awards 2022/23
Inspiring architects, designers, staff and proprietors to higher standards, creating exceptional venues that make everyone a ‘first class citizen’ with thoughtful, design-led accessibility.
We are proud to be supported by Bespoke Hotels, Blue Badge Style, Conran + Partners, HEWI, Historic England, The Inst. of Hospitality, Leonard Cheshire, Microsoft, WelcoMe.....and many others.
"The Deep was delighted to have its accessibility recognised by such a prestigious and knowledgeable organisation; it was particularly honoured to receive the inaugural Arnold Fewell Most Inclusive Building Award as the judges recognised The Deep’s long-time passion for accessibility and inclusivity for all. The Blue Badge Access Awards brought together so many enthusiastic and pro-active organisations striving towards accessibility within our industry, it was inspirational to be in such company."
Most Inclusive Venue, Arnold Fewell Award, The Deep, Hull
Winners and Highly Commended
Blue Badge Style Award, Best Bar
8 at The Londoner
Highly Commended
40 Elephants at Great Scotland Yard Hotel
Conran Award, Best Restaurant
Fischer’s
Highly Commended
Nerdy Coffee Shrewsbury
Liberty Award, Best Boutique Hotel
The Telegraph Coventry
Highly Commended
Canvas & Campfires
HEWI Award, Best Luxury Hotel
Great Scotland Yard
Highly Commended
The Nimb Hotel, Copenhagen
Historic England Award, Best Venue in a Historic Building
Warwick Castle
Highly Commended
Great Scotland Yard Hotel
Inst. of Hospitality, Above and Beyond Award
Bear Grylls Adventure
Highly Commended
Liverpool FC Stewarding Team
Bespoke Hotels Access Champion of The Year
Amy Francis-Smith, RIBA Architect
Highly Commended
Neil Chapman MD. Hover Travel, Alex Vasquez Disability Activist & TikTok phenomenon, Olivia Sklenar of Lothian Buses
HEWI Award, Best Accessible Toilet
Shangri-La at The Shard
Highly Commended
The Marsham Hotel
Leonard Cheshire Award for Most Inclusive Building/Organisation
Purcell Architects & Norfolk County Hall
Highly Commended
Fleetwood Beach Wheelchairs, Hover Travel & Strawberry Field
Blue Badge Style Award Ludicrous Loo (Worst) Accessible Toilet
Wagamama Winchester & NoMad Hotel, London
The Celia Thomas Prize for Conceptual Design for Disabled Guests
Caroe Architecture
Highly Commended
Be-Kin
The Microsoft Inclusive Guest Innovation
Centaur Robotics
Highly Commended
Barnes Creative
“We are delighted to have won this award and most importantly we are very proud that MERE is accessible to everybody and wheelchair access is available at every level as MERE has been designed for everyone!”
Monica and David Galetti, Mere Restaurant London, Best Accessible Toilet, October 2019