We are incredibly proud to announce that St Ives BID has been awarded Best Event of the Year at the National BID Awards 2026, in recognition of our New Year’s Eve celebrations.
The awards ceremony, held at the Leonardo City Hotel, brought together Business Improvement Districts from across the UK to celebrate excellence, innovation and impact in town and city centres. To see St Ives recognised on this national stage is a tremendous honour and a reflection of the strength, creativity and collaboration within our town.
Supporting Our Businesses and Our Town
At its heart, the New Year’s Eve event reflects the core purpose of St Ives BID — to support local businesses, increase footfall and enhance the vibrancy and reputation of our town centre.
Events like this play a vital role in strengthening the local economy, encouraging visitors to stay longer, spend locally and return throughout the year. Just as importantly, they create shared moments that bring our community together and reinforce St Ives’ identity as a lively, welcoming and distinctive destination.
A Celebration Built by the Whole Community
New Year’s Eve in St Ives has become one of the most iconic nights in the town’s calendar, drawing thousands of residents and visitors into the town centre. The event not only creates a safe, welcoming and memorable experience for everyone who attends, but also delivers a significant boost to local businesses at a crucial time of year.
This award recognises the extensive planning, partnership working and commitment that goes into delivering the event each year. From safety and logistics to marketing, stewarding and business engagement, it is a true team effort.
Thank You to Everyone Involved
This award belongs to everyone who helps make New Year’s Eve in St Ives so special. We would like to thank our levy-paying businesses, partners, suppliers, stewards, emergency services and volunteers, as well as the thousands of people who come together to celebrate responsibly and support our town centre.
Your support makes events like this possible.
Looking Ahead
Winning Best Event of the Year is an incredible milestone, and it motivates us even further to continue delivering high-quality events and initiatives that benefit our businesses and our community.
We look forward to building on this success and creating even more opportunities to showcase everything that makes St Ives such a special place.
