Blue Badge Access AWARDS
The 2025/26 Awards
The 7th edition of the Blue Badge Access Awards are launched.
"Rights of Passage"
Nominate a venue, organisation or person that have created something special or extraordinary and accessible to all so they can be celebrated with an award (& a party) on 30th April 2026.
Deadline 5th April 2026
Awards Night 30th April 2026 at South Place Hotel London
See The 2024/25 Winnners & Why, Here.
Celebrated at The Final, May 1st 2025 At Gaucho, PiccadillyMost Inclusive, Glamorous & Fun Night - Special Guests & Live Music
‘Celebrating exceptional venues, organisations & people that welcome everyone’
The Blue Badge Access Awards 2024/25, set the Gold Standard for Access in the wider hospitality sector, is on the hunt for the very best in accessibility for the disabled guest, and aims to reward hotels, restaurants, leisure and tourism venues and people that are getting ‘accessibility with style’ right.
Design & Guest Innovation Competition Open Until Oct 2025
Blue Badge Access Awards 2023/24 Winners
The winners of the prestigious BLUE BADGE ACCESS AWARDS 2023 were announced at an exciting ceremony at London’s Great Scotland Yard Hotel. The Blue Badge Access Awards raised the profile of accessibility in hospitality and beyond and recognised those venues that are getting it right.
The eleven Awards from loos, to hotels, spa’s and bars were presented to venues and individuals that have truly excelled in providing exceptional accessibility, style, and design …and also to those who haven’t! The winners and highly commended can be seen on this link and in summary they were,
The Catey's Accessibility Award 2023: Presentation by Fiona jarvis from BBAA to AbleStay, Guest Accommodation for People With Complex Needs
Blue Badge Access Awards Celebrate exceptional Access For All On A Global Stage
The Awards were first launched at the House of Lords in 2016 to recognise, celebrate and reward accessibility across hotels, restaurants and other public venues worldwide.
The judges focus on style, thoughtful design, innovation and liberty that delivers exceptional accessibility. The aim is to encourage hospitality industry bosses, architects and designers worldwide to consider ways in which they can address the current and future needs of disabled guests.