Spotlight is an independent reviews and awards company. We review businesses through anonymous visits and multiple reviewers, host business awards nights to recognise outstanding businesses, and run community awards to celebrate members of the public for their efforts.
Our Focus
We visit businesses anonymously and assess what really matters to customers. Our fair, independent reviews highlight the standards that deserve recognition.
Learn moreOur awards nights celebrate excellence across industries. We shine a light on businesses that go above and beyond for their customers, teams and communities.
Learn moreWe recognise the unsung heroes in our communities. From acts of kindness to outstanding dedication, we celebrate the people who make a difference.
Learn moreOur Process
Businesses are selected without notice. Our reviewers visit as regular customers.
Each business is reviewed by multiple independent reviewers across different visits.
Reviews are scored across key categories that reflect the real customer experience.
Reviews are independently verified to ensure fairness, consistency, and accuracy.
Only reviews that meet our standards are published. No pay-to-play. Ever.
Our Commitment
Our reviews are carried out anonymously and independently, with fairness at the heart of everything we do.
We follow a rigorous process and clear criteria to ensure our recognition is earned and respected.
We champion excellence, community spirit and positive impact — the things that truly make a difference.
Why We Exist
In a world of noise, it's easy for excellence and kindness to go unnoticed. Spotlight exists to change that — by shining a light on the people and businesses that raise the bar and strengthen our communities.
About Spotlight