Stage 1: Call for Nominations – 02 March – 03 April 2026
Stage 2: Initial Screening & Shortlisting – 06 April – 01 May 2026
Stage 3: Official Top 10 Announcement – 15 May 2026
Stage 4: Physical Verification / Virtual Presentations & Mystery Audits - 18 May – 28 August 2026
Stage 5: Awards College Voting (40%) – 04 September – 18 September 2026
Stage 6: General Public Voting (20%) – 21 September – 23 October 2026
Stage 7: Judges Voting – 04 September – 18 September 2026
Stage 8: Top 10 Campaign in London – 27 October - 05 November 2026 10-day campaign (27 Oct - 05 Nov 2026) across London - Canary Wharf, Liverpool Street, Victoria, King's Cross St Pancras, Waterloo, Tottenham Court Road and Paddington.
