Awards categories
This year the AA will be awarding 20 accolades from nine categories:
AA Pub of the Year Award
Sponsored by Karcher
England
Scotland
Wales
The winners of this prestigious award, introduced in 2001, stand out as truly excellent all-round pubs or inns. They successfully combine the provision of enjoyable food, a great pub atmosphere and a warm welcome with a high standard of management.
AA Wine Award
Sponsored by T&W Wines
England
Scotland
Wales
Introduced in 1998, this award recognises and outstanding contribution to promoting wine understanding and appreciation. Nominees are judged on the quality of their wine list and their ability to inspire customers to make wider and more adventurous choices in selecting wines.
AA Restaurant of the Year Award
England 
Scotland
Wales
London - Sponsored by Bollington Insurance
Each year the AA independently inspects hundreds of restaurants across the British Isles. This award, introduced in 2000, recognises restaurants that provide cuisine of a truly excellent standard, as well as demonstrating innovation and ambience and providing a high standard of hospitality.
AA Chefs’ Chef of the Year Award
Sponsored by Caterer.com
A popular and coveted title, this unique award, introduced in 1996, offers all AA Rosette-awarded chefs the chance to decide which of their peers deserves the ultimate recognition of their performance over the past twelve months. Click here to nominate your chosen chef! Nominations close 15 April 2011. AA Small Hotel Group of the Year Award This award, introduced in 2007, recognises the consistent dedication and development of a small hotel group in terms of improvement to service and operational standards. Eligible groups are accessed on quality of food and accommodation and efforts made to improve the overall guest experience.
AA Small Hotel Group of the Year Award 
Sponsored by Beacon
This award recognises the consistent dedication and development of a small hotel group in terms of improvement to service and operational standards. Eligible groups are assessed on quality of food and accomodation and efforts made to improve the overall guest experience.
AA Hotel Group of the Year Award
This award, introduced in 2001, is presented in recognition of a hotel group that has a proven track record of striving to ensure the very best levels of service, food and accommodation across the range of properties. Attention to detail is imperative and a committed and structured approach to future development is essential.
AA Eco Hotel Awards
Sponsored by British Gas Business
Eco Hotel
Eco Hotel Group
Introduced last year in 2010, this new award recognises a clear commitment to sustainability, demonstrated through good practice and policy to make a positive contribution to reducing impact on the environment.
To complete the nomination form click here.
All nominations for this category should be submitted by 31 May 2012.
AA Hotel of the Year Award
England
Scotland
Wales
London - Sponsored by Bollington Insurance
Introduced in 1992, this award is the AA’s ultimate accolade for hotels in the UK. It is awarded to hotels that are recognised as being outstanding examples in their particular market. From the small family-run hotel to the most ambitious commercial ventures, hotels of every size and style are potential winners.
AA Lifetime Achievement Award
The AA Lifetime Achievement Award, introduced in 2006, recognises professionals within the hospitality industry who have committed their lives to the pursuit of perfection within their discipline. Winners of this award are to be congratulated for making significant fundamental contributions to the industry which have had a notable impact, and must have demonstrated a lifetime commitment to progress in their field.
