The Great British Shooting Awards 2025 categories

Sponsored by HikMicro, The Great British Shooting Awards 2025 will be held in close alignment with The British Shooting Show, one of the biggest events in the industry! Mark your calendars for 14 February 2025.

The Great British Shooting Awards 2025 celebrate excellence and innovation in the shooting industry, recognising outstanding contributions across a diverse range of categories. From cutting-edge firearms and ammunition to sustainable conservation efforts, these awards highlight the people, products, and initiatives that drive the sport forward. With categories spanning retail, craftsmanship, technology, and environmental stewardship, the 2025 awards honour the achievements that shape the future of British shooting. Explore the full list of categories to see the breadth of excellence being recognised in this prestigious event.

Guns 

Airgun of the year 

Celebrating excellence in airgun design and performance, this award recognizes the most innovative, reliable, and user-friendly airgun that has made a significant impact in the market.

Rifle of the year 

Honouring the best in rifle craftsmanship, this award is for a rifle that combines accuracy, build quality, and cutting-edge technology to provide an outstanding shooting experience.

Clay shotgun of the year 

Recognising a shotgun that excels in clay shooting sports, this award goes to a model that demonstrates superior handling, balance, and reliability.

Game shotgun of the year 

Awarded to the best shotgun for game shooting, this category recognises craftsmanship, reliability, and effectiveness in the shooting field.

Accessories 

Shooting apparel of the year 

Celebrating the best in shooting attire, this award recognises garments that combine comfort, durability, and style for shooters in various disciplines.

Footwear of the year 

Acknowledging the best footwear designed for the field, this award focuses on comfort, durability, and performance in various shooting and stalking environments.

Innovative product of the year 

This award celebrates the most ground breaking product introduced to the shooting market, showcasing creativity, technological advancement, and potential impact on the industry.

Ammunition 

Clay cartridges of the year

This award celebrates the clay cartridge that provide consistent performance, reliability, and accuracy, making them a favourite among clay shooters.

Game cartridges of the year 

Acknowledging the best game cartridges on the market, this award is for the cartridge that combines innovation and reliability to ensure the best result in the shooting field.

Rifle ammunition of the year 

Recognising excellence and innovation in rifle ammunition, this award is given to the product that offers unmatched consistency, performance, and accuracy for shooters.

Optics 

Riflescope of the year

Awarded to the rifle scope that demonstrates exceptional clarity, precision, and reliability, enhancing the shooting experience for both professionals and enthusiasts.

Binocular of the year 

This category honours the binoculars that offer superior optical performance, ruggedness, and user-friendly features, making them a must-have for shooters.

Rangefinder of the year 

Recognises the range finder that provides accurate distance measurements, ease of use, and innovative features.

Personal & Professional 

Gamekeeper of the year

Honours the gamekeeper who has shown exceptional dedication, skill, and contribution to wildlife management and conservation.

Professional stalker of the year 

Awarded to the professional stalker who demonstrates outstanding expertise and ethical practices in deer management and stalking.

Gundog trainer of the year 

Recognises the gundog trainer who has made significant contributions to the field through innovative training techniques and success in the field.

Sporting contributor of the year 

Celebrates the writer or contributor whose work has enriched the shooting community through insightful, engaging, and informative content.

Shooting hero of the year 

This award is given to an individual who has made a remarkable impact on the shooting community, inspiring others through their actions and dedication.

Outstanding contribution to conservation 

Honours an individual that has made significant efforts in promoting and implementing conservation practices within the shooting industry.

Shooting influencer of the year 

Recognises an influencer who has effectively used their platform to promote shooting sports, responsible practices, and community engagement.

Retailer of the year*

Awarded to the retailer that offers exceptional service, product range, and customer satisfaction, setting a benchmark in the shooting industry.

Clay ground of the year* 

Recognising the UK’s premier venue for clay shooting, this award celebrates a shooting ground that offers exceptional facilities, diverse and challenging layouts, and a welcoming environment for shooters of all skill levels. This category honours a ground that excels in providing top-notch customer service, safety standards, and an engaging experience that encourages participation and growth in the sport.

Thermal/Night Vision

Thermal scope of the year
Celebrates the thermal scope that excels in detecting heat signatures with clarity and precision, helping shooters in low-light or challenging conditions.

Thermal handheld of the year
Acknowledges the thermal handheld device that offers exceptional portability, image quality, and functionality for shooters.

Thermal clip-on of the year
Recognises the thermal clip-on device that seamlessly integrates with existing optics, providing enhanced thermal capabilities.

Business and Leadership

Wholesaler of the year
Celebrates the wholesaler that provides outstanding service, product availability, and support to retailers in the shooting industry.

Salesperson of the year
Recognises the salesperson who has demonstrated exceptional sales skills, product knowledge, and customer service.

Leader of the year
Honours a leader who has shown visionary leadership, driving their organisation to success and contributing positively to the industry.

Company of the year
Awarded to the company that has made significant achievements, showing innovation, growth, and commitment to excellence in the gun trade.

Rising star of the year
Recognises an individual under 30 who has shown remarkable potential and growth in their role, contributing positively to their organisation and the industry.

Lifetime achievement
Celebrates an individual who has dedicated their life to the shooting industry, making enduring contributions and leaving a lasting legacy.

Voting for the British Shooting Awards will open to the public on the 15th of November.

* Please note that both clay ground of the year and retailer of the year will be open to public vote only.