These pictures show the stylish shops, cafes, bars and businesses that worked hard to get the top spots.
The Muddy Stilettos Awards are now in their eighth year and celebrate the best independent businesses across 25 counties.
Click here to read the Middy’s full report and our interviews with the winners.
Click here to read the Middy’s full report and our interviews with the winners.
13. JoJo Boutique
Joanna Dennis of JoJo Boutique in Cuckfield, which won Best Women's Fasion Store.
14. JoJo Boutique
Joanna Dennis, owner of JoJo Boutique, which won Best Women’s Fashion Store.
15. Kell & Collins
From left: Mary Collins and Charlotte Kell from Kell & Collins in Lindfield, which won Best Interiors Store in the Muddy Stilettos Awards 2021.
16. Indigo
Dawn Madigan at Indigo in Hassocks, which won Best Gift Shop in the Muddy Stiletto Awards 2021.