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The Publican Awards
The Publican Awards are presented annually to recognize the achievements of pub companies across England. There are upwards of 15 small and large awards dedicated to winning entries. The event is hosted by The Publican's Morning Advertiser. Today, the event hosts around 1200 attendees, and is regarded the biggest event in the industry.

The categories are judged by editors employed by The Publican's Morning Advertiser and Big Hospitality.

Judging Process
In the initial stage, paper entries are composed by competitors in the industry. They select which category, and submit reasoning why they should be considered as leaders within it. These entries are judged by a panel of industry experts.

Next, judges complete a series of in-person consultations. This includes mystery shoppers and confirmation of achievements mentioned in the initial paper submissions. These visits are only done for the competitors that passed the first round. For real estate related entries like "Best Tenanted/Leased Pub Company", they take surveys of the tenant/lessee experiences with the company.

Finally, the judges sit down with the competitors senior representatives and correspondents, including pub guide editors, city analysts, journalists, and industry body chiefs. There are a series of interviews to convince the judges who is to be elected as category winner. Finalists, judges and sponsors end the final day of judging with a group dinner.

Participants must pay an entree fee to be judged and secure a place at the awards ceremony.

Categories
Every year, competitors have 15 categories to choose from. Below is a list of current and past categories and award winners from 2013 and 2014.

The Ceremony
Held at a large venue, the event attracts upwards of one thousand people. Competitors and guests observe entertainment and the results of the awards for the first time. Doubling as a networking opportunity, the event attracts industry leaders and suppliers.

Winners receive a silver aluminum trophy replicating a traditional beer pump.