A SALISBURY toy and model shop has been named a finalist for a prestigious award.

Salisbury Model Centre, in Fisherton Street, is up for the Model Shop of the Year Award in an initiative launched by Hornby Hobbies – the firm behind brands such as Hornby, Scalextric, Airfix, and Corgi.

The award is aimed at recognising and celebrating independent model shops “at the heart of the hobbyist community”, a spokesperson said.

“With independent model shops playing a vital role in keeping hobbies alive and thriving, the awards aim to shine a spotlight on the retailers who go above and beyond to inspire and support hobbyists of all ages,” they added.

Shaun Dubberley, group sales director at Hornby Hobbies, went on: “At Hornby Hobbies, we recognise how important these retailers are, not only to our industry but to communities around the UK.

“Our Model Shop of the Year awards are about celebrating their contributions and helping them grow even stronger.”

Jadlam is one of five finalists for the award, selected on the basis of customer nominations and evaluated by a panel from Hornby Hobbies.

As a result of their achievement, each finalist will receive a comprehensive marketing package designed to help promote their shop, including PR-supported regional and trade press releases to drive awareness, a one-day professional photo and video shoot to create marketing content, and social media promotion across all Hornby Hobbies channels to boost visibility.

The overall winner, who will be announced next month, will receive an exclusive prize package, including a one-on-one meeting with Hornby Hobbies CEO Olly Raeburn, Shaun Dubberley, and a head of brand of their choice, at a restaurant in London, as well as £2,500 in Hornby Hobbies products to enhance their shop’s offerings, a trophy to mark their achievement, and a professional photoshoot and press release to further promote their win.

Two runners-up will receive a £500 credit to spend on Hornby Hobbies products along with a photoshoot and press release to help boost their business.

People can vote for their favourite in the Model Shop of the Year Awards online at community.hornbyhobbies.com/competition/1-model-shop-of-the-year-2025.