TWO Ilminster-based businesses have been announced as National Finalists in the inaugural National Muddy Stilettos Awards 2022.

The Somerset Bar at Phoenix Studios has been shortlisted in the best bar category and Kate Walker Bridal has been listed in the best bridal store award.

Hero Brown, founder and editor-in-chief of Muddy Stilettos said: “I set up Muddy Awards 9 years ago to give local, lifestyle businesses a chance to shout about how brilliant they are.

"Huge congratulations to everyone that made the shortlist as National Finalists for our inaugural National Muddy Stilettos Awards 2022 this year. You’ve all done an amazing job already; now it’s your time to be celebrated on a national stage.” 

The company said: "Over the last few months, the trusted Muddy editors have been judging which businesses to put forward to the National Muddy Stilettos Awards 2022 – and now we have our golden list!"

135 brilliant businesses, 5 in each category, have been shortlisted as National Finalists.

The Winners of each category will be announced on December 14, 2022.