Westside BID has revealed its shortlist of two nominees for each category in the WOWs 2024 awards.
The awards, taking place at the ICC on Sunday 28 January 2024, will be hosted by Rochelle Anthony, runner up The Apprentice, and Ed James, Heart FM radio presenter.
Guests at the glitzy event will also enjoy a dazzling performance from Wannabe, the Spice Girls tribute band.
Elaine Weir, business liaison manager at Westside BID, said: “The WOWs 2024 judging panel has tirelessly reviewed hundreds of nomination and has now shortlisted the top two finalists for each award.”
All shortlisted candidates must be present on the night to receive their award. Tickets can be purchased here. The shortlist is as follows:
Best Fine Dining: Pushkar Vs Qavali
Best Hotel: The Hyatt Vs Park Regis Vs The Hilton Garden Inn Vs Leonardo Royal
Best Hotel Manager: Jessica Kelly, Hilton Garden Inn Vs Melissa Lawlor, Leonardo Royal
Best Promo Team Leader: Rosanna Meyer, Vodbull Vs Sunny Basra, Get Loose
Retailer of the Year 2024: The IKON Shop Vs Sainsbury’s
Liveliest Night Out: Popworld Vs The Grosvenor Casino
Best Club Manager: Karl Ryan, Pryzm Vs Chris Beetham, Rosie’s
Best Hotel Team: Park Regis Vs Leonardo Royal
Best Club: Rosie’s Vs Pryzm
Best Bar Team: O Bar Vs Boom Battle Bar
Best Newcomer: Ribeye Steakhouse Birmingham Vs Boom Battle Bar
Best Arts and Entertainment Manager: Amy Langham, Cluster Manager at Merlin Entertainment Vs Becky Humphries, Head of PR and Communications at NEC Group
Best Arts and Entertainment Venue: B: Music (Symphony Hall) Vs The Crescent Theatre Vs The REP Theatre
Best Promo Team: Vodbull Vs Get Loose
Best Club Team: Pryzm Vs Reflex Vs Popworld
Best Casual Restaurant: Barajee Vs The Coconut Tree
Best Family Entertainment: Cineworld Vs Odeon Luxe Vs The National Sea Life Centre Vs Legoland Discovery Centre Vs Rock Up Vs Mr.Mulligans
Best Pub: O’Neill’s Vs The Brasshouse
Best Bar Manager: Craig Wiper, Reflex Vs Luke Davis, Boom Battle Bar
Best Bar: O Bar Vs Figure of Eight Vs Heidi’s Bier Bar
Best Front of House: Siamais Vs Noels Bar Vs Pitcher and Piano
Best Voluntary Contribution to Birmingham: Sharon Baker, Array4hogs
Best Concert Venue: Utilita Arena Vs B: Music (Symphony Hall)
Best Themed Club: Popworld Vs Boom Battle Bar
Best Pub Manager: Samantha Campbell Whyte, The Flapper Vs Chris Mason, The Brasshouse
Best Door Team: Heidi’s Bier Bar Vs O Bar
Best Beer Garden: The Canal House Vs The Flapper
Best Bar Team: O Bar Vs Be at One
Best International Cuisine: Coconut Tree Vs Qavali Vs Lulu Wild
Outstanding Contribution to Westside: Tahir Parvaz, Canal and River Trust
Lifetime Achievement: Robert Lee, Lee Longlands
Best Wellbeing Facilities: Nuffield Health Vs 5 Fiveways Transformation Gym
Best Online Presence: Heidi’s Vs Brindleyplace by Core Marketing
