Residents have been nominating Axminster Guildhall for the Best Arts Culture and Theatre in the 2024 Muddy Stilettos award.

The venue has received some nominations already for BEST ARTS CULTURE, THEATRE to be put through to the next round. Voting closed yesterday (March 14).

They also urged residents to vote other businesses' in Axminster for the awards as well, saying "The town has so many amazing businesses to choose from - so if you would like to use your nomination elsewhere, we fully understand."

A spokesman for Axminster Guildhall added: "We have been working so hard over the last couple of years to make the Axminster Guildhall a real go-to entertainment venue - and we are always hearing great comments about how much you guys love coming here.

"Well now's your chance to let others know too. If you would love to nominate us, then we would love to have your nomination."

The Muddy Stilettos Awards recognise independent lifestyle businesses across the country, running across 28 counties and totally free to enter from start to finish.

A spokesman for Muddy Stilettos said: "Run with positivity, and a sense of fun, the Muddy Awards offer our 3.8 million readers a chance to say a massive THANK YOU to their favourite local businesses. We’re passionate advocates of local independents and are raring to showcase them."

For 2024, there are 21 lifestyle categories including four new categories: Best Arts, Culture & Theatre, Casual Dining, Event Venue, and Wine & Beer Specialist.

Nominations are open from February 20, until March 14.