The Reading Retail Awards now in their 3rd year, have been designed to recognise and reward outstanding retailing in the borough of Reading even in these challenging economic times. They are impartial, independent and objective awards designed to engage all retailers large or small.

All retailers from the large multiples and department stores through to independents selling a wide selection of products and services in the centre of town, out of town, rural locations and virtual stores based in the Reading Borough will be eligible to enter.

*New for 2012* is the notable category of Restaurant of the year which will be awarded to a more formal dining venue as voted for by customers.

To add to this exciting news, we are delighted to announce that Reading Resident and TV chef Antony Worrall Thompson and Mitchelin Star chef Daniel Galmiche will join the judging panel this year to cast their expert eyes over the nominations in the Lovely Lunch and Restaurant of the year categories. 

The winners of all of the award categories will be chosen by an independent judging panel of experts and all those short listed will be invited to attend a glittering awards ceremony on the evening of September 7th at the Royal Berkshire Conference Centre in the Madejski Stadium.                                                                                                                                         
As a special thank you to the public for having their say, one lucky voter chosen at random will receive £500 cash to spend on their next shopping spree!