An exciting extension of the SoGlos brand, the SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards were launched in 2018 as our flagship event – and have quickly cemented their position as the definitive awards of their kind.
SGGLA recognises and celebrates the very best lifestyle businesses and individuals in and around our county, with all winners chosen by public vote, culminating in an exciting awards evening taking place in a different iconic Gloucestershire venue each year.
In 2018 this was the historic hidden gem, Blackfriars Priory in Gloucester, while 2019’s venue was the world famous Gloucester Cathedral.
SGGLA 2020 will take place at the prestigious Cheltenham Ladies' College on Thursday 28 May 2020, and offers a unique chance to associate your brand with Gloucestershire’s definitive lifestyle awards.
Show your support for Gloucestershire's thriving lifestyle sector, take advantage of an anticipated reach of 4,000,000+, and promote your brand to a targeted B2B and B2C audience. To find out more contact:
James Fyrne, Group Publisher
james@sopublishing.com
(01242) 210330
Terri Chapman, Senior Advertising Sales Consultant
terri@sopublishing.com
(01242) 210330
Cheltenham Ladies’ College has been at the forefront of girls’ education for over 160 years, and also offers a number of unique venues available for hire. From modern conference rooms which provide a professional environment for any business meeting, to grand function rooms such as the Princess Hall – the setting for the anticipated SGGLA 2020 awards evening.
cheltladiescollege.org
Specialising in bespoke event design, planning and management, as well as transforming venues from ordinary places into extraordinary spaces, Oasis Events has been in the events industry for 20 years. We are delighted to welcome back Oasis Events as our SGGLA events partner for the third year running.
oasisevents.co.uk
Gloucestershire’s Hillside Brewery is dedicated to producing a range of top-quality traditional ales at its brewery based in Longhope in the Forest of Dean.
hillsidebrewery.com
Open to nominations from visitor attractions, art galleries, gardens and museums.
ABOUT THE SPONSOR: 16i
An established Cheltenham-based digital agency, providing clients with innovative software development solutions, bespoke ecommerce platforms, digital marketing web builds and mobile app development. The firm works on projects of all sizes with clients both locally and internationally, including brands such as Everyman Theatre, Jonjo O’Neill and NUK.
16i.co.uk
Open to nominations from day out destinations, wildlife centres and children’s activity centres.
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Open to nominations from prep, senior and sixth-form independent schools.
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Open to nominations from music, theatre and comedy venues.
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Open to nominations from businesses across all types of sports.
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Open to nominations from dedicated music venues, as well as pubs and sporting venues which host live music.
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Open to nominations from restaurants of all cuisines and styles, from informal to fine dining.
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Open to nominations from businesses which offer a strong takeaway service.
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Open to nominations from cafés and coffee shops.
ABOUT THE SPONSOR: NFU Mutual
NFU Mutual’s Moreton in Marsh & Cheltenham branch offers expert insurance to the farming community. Situated in the heart of the Cotswolds, NFU Mutual – Moreton in Marsh & Cheltenham promises to exceed the expectations of its clients, champion rural communities and provide a local, personal service, thanks to over 100 years’ experience protecting the countryside.
nfumutual.co.uk/moreton-in-marsh
Open to nominations from businesses producing all types of food and drink, including condiments, dairy produce, baked goods, health foods, oils, beers, wines and spirits.
ABOUT THE SPONSOR: Royal Three Counties Show
England’s most notable celebration of rural life and the countryside, the Royal Three Counties Show – based at the Three Counties Showground, offers a plethora of family-friendly events, from a grand parade of livestock, and a showcase of great food and drink, through to friendly animal meet-and-greets, and fascinating talks.
royalthreecounties.co.uk
Open to nominations from all pubs, from town centre to countryside destinations.
ABOUT THE SPONSOR: Guano Crazy Printing
Guano Crazy Printing is a screen-printing studio based in Gloucester, with clients across the county and beyond. Specialising in garment printing, vinyl printing, embroidery and sublimation, the firm prides itself on producing retail quality, affordable branded items with a fast turnaround. Guano Crazy’s specialist team is happy to provide expert advice, and also offers an in-house design service.
gcprinting.co.uk
Open to nominations from all types of bars.
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Open to nominations from small to large hotels.
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Open to nominations from hair salons, spas, beauty salons and independent beauty practitioners.
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Open to nominations from gyms, yoga and Pilates studios, fitness studios, personal trainers and health food producers.
CATEGORY SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE
Open to nominations from businesses across all sectors, including food, drink, homewares, fashion, children, gifts and art.
CATEGORY SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE
Open to nominations from homewares specialists, interior designers and decorators, kitchen and bathroom companies and flooring companies, as well as windows, doors and conservatory companies.
ABOUT THE SPONSOR: Hatton Court
Hatton Court is a luxury Cotswold country house hotel located on the outskirts of Gloucester. Offering stylish bedrooms furnished with four-poster beds and charming décor, the venue promises a warm and friendly service. The renowned hotel is a popular wedding choice for couples, as well as with guests looking for a luxurious base from which to explore the Cotswolds.
hatton-court.co.uk
Open to nominations from shopping centres and town collectives, for example.
ABOUT THE SPONSOR: Stagecoach West
Gloucestershire’s leading bus provider Stagecoach West, is committed to providing sustainable, safe and reliable transport services across Gloucestershire and the South West. Celebrating its 25th year, the bus company has travelled 13.3 million miles carrying customers on its network over the last year, and has invested almost £5 million on a fleet of new double decker Gold buses.
stagecoachbus.com/west
Open to nominations from longstanding annual events and festivals, as well as new events.
ABOUT THE SPONSOR: The Isbourne
The Isbourne is a hub of wellbeing and spiritual development, running a busy schedule of inspirational courses, workshops and talks through the year from its Cheltenham town centre location. The centre has weekly classes in yoga, Tai Chi, meditation, Pilates, dance and more. There are also meeting rooms and therapy rooms for hire, and a café for visitors too.
isbourne.org
Open to nominations from all kinds of wedding venues, from hotels, stately homes and barns to castles, historic venues, gardens and more.
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Open to nominations from bridalwear and jewellery businesses, wedding photographers and videographers, florists, cakes and catering companies, wedding transport, wedding entertainment, hair and beauty and honeymoon suppliers.
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Open to nominations for individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to Gloucestershire through their work in the charity, sport or community arena.
CATEGORY SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE
SGGLA went from strength to strength in 2019, cementing its position as Gloucestershire’s definitive lifestyle awards. Hugely popular nomination and voting phases were followed by the anticipated awards evening at the world-famous Gloucester Cathedral – this time attended by 400 Gloucestershire business representatives, sponsors, partners and special guests. SGGLA has taken the Gloucestershire businesses community and social media by storm.
SoGlos’s new awards and flagship event launched with a bang in 2018, with exciting nomination and public voting phases followed by a thrilling awards evening at Blackfriars Priory in Gloucester – attended by 300 Gloucestershire business representatives, sponsors, partners and special guests. The SGGLA reputation for a new kind of awards quickly spread across the county.
The number and quality of entrants is expected to be higher than ever in 2020, so our judges will be looking for businesses which have a strong chance of winning their category.
