Who Can Enter the Reading Cultural Awards?
The Reading Cultural Awards invite artists, innovators, and organizations to celebrate the vibrant cultural scene of Reading. This year's awards spotlight heritage, business innovation, exceptional talent, and community engagement within the arts sector.
The Reading Chronicle Business Innovation in the Arts
This category celebrates projects where businesses have engaged in creative partnerships with the arts, showcasing a blend of commercial acumen and artistic endeavor.
Celebrating Reading’s Heritage Award
Presented by Reading: Place of Culture, this award recognizes the efforts of individuals and groups in preserving and promoting the town’s rich heritage.
Visual Arts Event of the Year
The Visual Arts Event of the Year recognises outstanding exhibitions or visual art projects that have captured the imagination of the public.
Young Talent – under 25
Focusing on rising stars, this award highlights the achievements of young artists under the age of 25 who show exceptional promise and skill.
Performance of the Annum
Acknowledging the performing arts, this accolade is given to the most compelling theatre, dance, or musical performance staged in Reading.
Reading UK CIC
Reading UK CIC contributes significantly to the promotion of cultural activities and plays a pivotal role in coordinating events like the Reading Cultural Awards.
The Made in Reading Award
This award applauds the vast array of talented creators and artists who produce work that is uniquely associated with Reading.
Best Education Project
Awarding educational initiatives that incorporate arts and culture to enrich learning experiences and inspire young minds in creative ways.
How to Enter
Entry details for the Reading Cultural Awards are designed to be inclusive, encouraging a diverse range of applicants from across the community.
Festival of the Year
This honor is given to festivals that successfully engage the community, enhance Reading’s profile, and deliver outstanding content and experiences.
Reading Arts and Business in Partnership
This category celebrates exceptional collaborative efforts between businesses and arts organizations, highlighting their combined impact on Reading's cultural landscape.
The Olympia Ballroom
A nod to the Olympia Ballroom, which has served as a majestic venue for various cultural events and a supporter of the Reading cultural scene.
Reading Place of Culture Ambassador Award
Recognizing individuals who have been instrumental in promoting Reading as a hub of cultural excellence and a great place to experience the arts.
Cultural Space of the Annum
The award for Cultural Space of the Year is given to venues that provide exemplary spaces for arts and culture to thrive.
Cultural Organisation of the Annum
Identifying and celebrating the cultural organization that has consistently delivered high-caliber outputs and engaged the community in meaningful ways.
Finalists and Nominees
Recognition is given to all finalists and nominees across the various categories, each reflecting the dynamic and diverse cultural fabric of Reading.
Discovering the Culture and Comfort of Reading
Whether you're a participant or a spectator in the Reading Cultural Awards, the experience goes beyond the event. Exploring the cultural landmarks and participating in the vibrant arts scene are experiences that can be enriched by a comfortable stay in the heart of Reading. With an array of accommodations catering to all preferences, visitors can immerse themselves in the culture by day and retreat to a tranquil environment by night, ensuring their cultural journey in Reading is memorable from start to finish.
London
- Premier Inn London
- One Hundred Shoreditch
- St Giles Hotel London
- Nobu Shoreditch
- Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
- Chelsea Harbour Hotel
- Leonardo Royal Hotel
- Mandrake Hotel
- Conrad London St James
- Ibis Canning Town
- The Hoxton Southwark
- Strand Palace Hotel
- Great Scotland Yard Hotel
- Broadwick Soho
- Aloft London Excel
- Premier Inn Hub Kings Cross
- The Londoner Hotel
- Royal Lancaster London
- L'Oscar London
- Park Plaza Riverbank
- Courthouse Hotel Shoreditch
- Royal Garden Hotel
- 1 Hotel Mayfair
- Apex City Of London
- Radisson Blu Mercer Street
- Boundary Shoreditch
- Prince Consort Village
- Park Plaza County Hall
- Britannia International Hotel
- London Hilton On Park Lane
- Park Plaza Waterloo
- Z Hotel Shoreditch
- The Lalit London
- St Pancras Renaissance Hotel
- Jw Marriott Grosvenor House London
- Citizenm Shoreditch
- Hilton London Paddington
- Citizenm Tower Of London
- Holmes Hotel London
- W Hotel London
- The Orange
- Karma Sanctum Soho
- Park Grand London Kensington
- Sheraton Grand London Park Lane
- Art Hotel Battersea
- Claridges
- Treehouse Hotel London
- The Standard London
- Mama Shelter London
- Ark Wembley
- Bed And Breakfast London