The National Pubwatch Awards have been established to encourage and recognise the work of local Pubwatch schemes throughout the United Kingdom and their efforts to provide safe drinking environments for customers and staff. We are pleased to announce that this year's award is being sponsored by JD Wetherspoon. The application process is now closed. THE AWARDS DINNER WILL TAKE PLACE ON 20 OCTOBER 2026.
Why enter?
We believe that Pubwatch schemes make a real contribution to the safety of people working and socialising in the night time economy. The National Pubwatch award gives your Watch the opportunity to be recognised as a good practice scheme and to help publicise and promote the Pubwatch movement.
Who can enter?
Entries are welcomed not only from the members of a Pubwatch but also anyone wishing to nominate a scheme on their behalf, with their express consent. The only stipulation is that your scheme is registered on the NPW mapping tool. There is no cost to register with us. Please note that there is an expectation that applicants are able to attend the award ceremony. We are not in a position to fund travel and overnight accommodation.
What are we looking for?
- That the scheme has clear and stated aims and objectives for why it was established and how it will function.
- That the licensee members ‘own’ their scheme and they understand and work to the spirit of the National Good Practice Guide.
- That it can evidence how the members have promoted social responsibility through the schemes day to day work and innovation.
Previous Award Winners
