Awards
Recognised Awards at the PubAid Community Pub Hero Awards 2025
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Community Fundraising Hero – England
The Royal Oak was honoured with this award for outstanding fundraising efforts—especially its partnership with Midland Freewheelers Blood Bikes, raising funds to purchase a life-saving Blood Bike and maintain their fleet . -
Outstanding Contribution to the Pub Industry
This was the top award of the evening, recognising The Royal Oak’s outstanding and enduring impact on its community and the broader pub industry.
These two honours underscore the pub’s exceptional community spirit and commitment to charitable work—a truly remarkable double win at the national level.
Awards & Achievements Timeline
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2025 PubAid Community Fundraising Hero – England Honoured for exceptional charitable fundraising, especially support of Midland Freewheelers Blood Bikes.
2025 PubAid Outstanding Contribution to the Pub Industry Recognised nationally as the pub making the most profound impact on its community and industry.
2025 PubAid Pub of the Year Celebrated for unwavering dedication to community engagement and hospitality.
2023 Marston’s Community Pub of the Year Acknowledged for exceptional community involvement.
2022 Marston’s Community Pub of the Year Consistent strength in local engagement earned this repeat recognition.
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2021 BII Licensee of the Year – Semi-Finalist Recognised for leadership and excellence by the BII.
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2019Marston’s Pub of the Year – Overall + Best Entertainments & Events Celebrated for excellence in hospitality and community events.
