The Record

Categories of Recognition

A complete record of the standing categories of recognition across the Council's published programmes, with notes on the year of introduction and the editorial reasoning for each category's establishment.

The Bespoke Programme

I

Heritage Atelier of the Year

Introduced 2018 · Founding Cycle

Recognition of houses with documented multi-generational practice and demonstrated continuity of construction standards.

II

Modern Bespoke Practitioner

Introduced 2018 · Founding Cycle

Recognition of contemporary practice upholding the bespoke trade's construction standards within current operations.

III

Bespoke Shirtmaking

Introduced 2019

Recognition of dedicated shirtmaking practice, considered separately from full tailoring.

IV

Bespoke Accessories

Introduced 2020

Recognition of leather workers, glove makers, and craft jewellers applying bespoke principles to accessories.

V

Women's Bespoke

Introduced 2024

Recognition of practitioners working in women's bespoke construction.

VI

Value Bespoke Recognition

Introduced 2025

Recognition of practitioners maintaining true bespoke construction at price points that extend accessibility.

The Hospitality Programme

I

Heritage Hotel of the Year

Introduced 2021

Recognition of properties with documented multi-generational operation.

II

Artisan Hotel of the Year

Introduced 2021

Recognition of owner-operated houses reflecting a singular vision and deliberate scale.

III

Boutique Hotel of the Year

Introduced 2021

Recognition of properties of fewer than fifty keys distinguished by considered design and sense of place.

IV

Resort of the Year

Introduced 2022

Recognition of independently operated resorts upholding architectural and service integration with setting.

V

F&B Integration

Introduced 2024

Recognition of properties where the table is integrated into the hospitality of the house.

VI

Wellness Sanctuary

Introduced 2026

Recognition of properties where wellness is integrated into the discipline of the house rather than appended commercially.

VII

Regional Citations

Introduced 2022

Recognition of properties of distinction within Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Americas, and the Middle East.

VIII

Restoration

Forthcoming 2027

Recognition of properties under restorative ownership of historic structures.