High Street Heroes finalists announced by Minister
21 Aug 2015 11:06 AM
Finalists of a prestigious new awards scheme celebrating the best businesses and individuals on Wales’ vibrant high streets, have been announced by Minister for Communities and Tackling Poverty Lesley Griffiths.
The High Street Heroes awards are part of the Support Your High Street campaign, which showcases the vast range of shops and services available in town centres across Wales, and the vital contribution they make to the economy and community life.
The finalists in the High Street Favourites category are:
Food & drink
- Denbigh Chocolate Shop, Denbigh, Denbighshire
- Gwyn Davies Butchers, Llangollen, Denbighshire
- Love's Cakes, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent
Fashion, health & beauty
- Bella Boutique, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf
- elevate your sole, Prestatyn, Denbighshire
- Pout Boutique, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf
Leisure, home & garden
- Artie Craftie, Blaenavon, Torfaen
- Bookish, Crickhowell, Powys
- Giles Gallery, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Glosters, Porthmadog, Gwynedd
- Pieces for Places, Barmouth, Gwynedd
Professional & financial services
- HighStreet Media, Treorchy, Rhondda Cynon Taf
- John Francis, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire
- Principality Building Society, Prestatyn, Denbighshire
Community service provider
- Artie Craftie, Blaenavon, Torfaen
- Giles Gallery, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taf
- The Project Space, Commercial Street, Newport
Eating out on the high street
- Denbigh Chocolate Shop, Denbigh, Denbighshire
- Gin Haus Deli, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire
- Hot Gossip, Treorchy, Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Juboraj, Rhiwbina, Cardiff
- La Baguette, Regent street, Wrexham
- Love's Cakes, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent
- Margaretelli Fish Shop, Ferndale, Rhondda Cynon Taf
The Minister also announced the finalists in the overall High Street Hero category, which recognises individuals who have contributed an extraordinary amount to their local high street and the community they live in.
High Street Hero finalists:
- Beth Giles, Giles gallery, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Hal Holmes-Pierce, elevate your sole, Prestatyn, Denbighshire
- Mark Young, Denbigh Chocolate Shop, Denbighshire
Minister for Communities and Tackling Poverty, Lesley Griffiths, said:
"I am delighted so many people across Wales have taken the time to nominate their favourite businesses and services.
"It should be a source of great pride to all of the finalists to have been celebrated in this way by local people. These businesses and individuals are the beating heart of their communities, providing not only vital services and great produce, but also valuable places for family and friends to come together to socialise.
"Excitement is now building on high streets and town centres across Wales towards High Street Week itself, when I look forward to announcing the winners!"
High Street Favourites finalists were decided by popular vote. A panel of judges had the difficult task of narrowing the excellent nominees down to the shortlist for the overall High Street Hero award. The winners will be announced during High Street Week, which is taking place 19-26 September 2015.
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