What are The Vanlife Awards?

The Vanlife Awards is an exciting new celebration dedicated to honouring the vibrant and diverse vanlife community. Founded by James and Sarah Martin, avid fans of vanlife and creators of the Glawning brand, the awards aim to recognise the creativity, innovation, and spirit of life on four wheels. 

Event Details

The inaugural Vanlife Awards Ceremony is scheduled for April 26, 2025, at the unique venue of Lightwater Valley Adventure Park in North Yorkshire. Attendees can anticipate an evening filled with entertainment of a circus twist and fairground treats. Tickets are available for £60, which includes a welcome drink, fish and chips, ice cream, the awards ceremony, a raffle, entertainment, and a goody bag. For those wishing to stay overnight, campervan park-up pitches are available...because what's a Vanlife do without the vans?!

Award Categories

The Vanlife Awards feature a variety of categories here to showcase the diverse talents within the community, judged by an expert panel including celebrity comedian Johnny Vegas:

• Van Conversion Company of the Year: Celebrates outstanding craftsmanship and innovation in van conversions.

• Vanlife Influencer of the Year: Recognizes individuals who have significantly impacted the vanlife community through engaging content across various platforms.

• Vanlifer Festival of the Year: Honours exceptional festivals that bring together vanlifers, highlighting unique programming and community engagement.

• Festival Trader of the Year: Acknowledges outstanding traders who enhance the festival experience with quality products and services.

• Festival Performer of the Year: Celebrates performers who captivate audiences at vanlife festivals across the UK.

• Van Accessories Company of the Year: Recognizes companies providing exceptional accessories tailored for vanlife enthusiasts. 

Sponsorship Opportunities

The Vanlife Awards offer sponsorship packages for businesses aiming to connect with the vanlife community. With several prestigious sponsors already on board it's shaping up to be a room filled with movers and shakers from the vanlife industry. Sponsorship packages can be tailored to suit the needs of individual sponsors. The charity raffle will be raising funds for the suicide prevention charity Headlight Project this year. 

Join the Celebration

Whether you're a seasoned vanlifer, a business catering to the mobile lifestyle, or someone intrigued by the vanlife culture, the Vanlife Awards invite you to participate in this unique celebration. It's an opportunity to connect, share stories, and embrace the creativity and passion that define the vanlife community. For more information, nominations, tickets, or sponsorship enquiries, visit the official website or contact the organizers at info@thevanlifeawards.com.