VOTERS showed their love for York by voting in their thousands in new awards celebrating the best of the city s tourism, hospitality and retail. The social media #LoveYork Awards have unveiled the winners after more than 6,400 people voted for their favourites in 11 categories. Ashley Young, of Make It York which launched the event to lift spirits, said competition had been fierce. We are immensely proud of all the hard work that has gone on in York’s tourism, hospitality and retail industries over the last year, and these awards are a way to really recognise their resilience, creativity and passion.
Have you voted yet for your favourite event, pub or attraction in the #LoveYork Awards? HEROES of lockdown are being celebrated in new York awards - which also ask locals to vote for their favourite pubs and restaurants. Voting is open for the #LoveYork Awards which aim to lift spirits and celebrate the city s tourism, hospitality and retail businesses. The 11 categories include: the restaurant I can’t wait to dine at; the attraction I’ll be visiting first after lockdown; favourite York independent shopping experience; and most surprising York hidden gem. Visit York set up the virtual awards, which will take place across its social media channels to showcase the work of businesses over the last year, their resilience, creativity and passion.