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Wigan Business Awards
At Wigan Business Awards, we’re on a mission to shine a spotlight on the extraordinary businesses that fuel the heartbeat of Wigan. We are proud to celebrate the diverse talent within our borough—from dedicated sole traders to established industry leaders. As an independent platform, we recognise and champion the success of those who make Wigan’s business community thrive.
friday 7th november 2025, The Edge, Wigan.
Nominate your favourite Wigan based business or enter your own – which button are you pressing? Click HERE to see our categories.
2025 Nominations and entries Now open!
Shine a Light on Your Business Journey with Us
Honouring Wigan's Finest
Welcome to the Wigan Business Awards, an independent celebration of excellence in our vibrant community. We’re dedicated to shining a light on the diverse talent found right here in Wigan. Whether you’re a determined sole trader or a well-established industry leader, our awards recognise businesses of all sizes and sectors.
We believe in the power of recognition, providing a platform for businesses to showcase their accomplishments and commitment to excellence. Join us in honouring the businesses that make Wigan thrive, as we come together to celebrate success, inspire growth, and champion our entrepreneurial spirit.
Reasons To Enter
Recognition & Credibility
Winning or even being nominated for an award provides businesses with external validation of their achievements and credibility in their industry. It can enhance their reputation and build trust with customers, partners, and stakeholders.
Employee Morale & Engagement
Recognition through awards can boost employee morale, pride, and motivation. It acknowledges their hard work and contributions, fostering a positive work culture and encouraging employee engagement. It can also attract and retain top talent by showcasing the company's commitment to excellence.
Marketing & Publicity
Awards offer excellent opportunities for businesses to gain exposure and publicity. Being associated with an award can attract media attention, generate positive press coverage, and increase brand visibility, leading to new business opportunities and customer acquisition.
Networking & Industry Recognition
Participating in award programs provides businesses with valuable networking opportunities. They can connect with industry peers, experts, and potential partners or clients during award ceremonies, events, and networking sessions. It helps businesses to stay informed about industry trends, best practices, and opportunities for collaboration or growth.
Find the Perfect Category for Your Business
Discover Our Award Categories
Explore our diverse range of 24 award categories designed to celebrate businesses of all sizes and industries. Whether you’re a thriving start-up, a family-owned business, or a seasoned industry leader, there’s a category just for you. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to showcase your achievements and gain recognition for your hard work!
Our Reviews
EXCELLENT Based on 31 reviews Stacey Riley29/01/2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. As someone newer to the business, seeing DASCO win these awards was inspiring! The whole night was incredible, and it really showed the strength of the local business community. Proud to be part of this team and grateful to the organizers for such a brilliant event! David Rothwell29/01/2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My flabber has been totally gasted! What an incredible evening at the Wigan Business Awards. This recognition shows we’ve got a great team working with us and as Dad, I couldn’t be prouder. As far as the night went, from the drummers opening the show to the fantastic hospitality, it was a night to remember. We’re beyond proud to take home these awards and grateful to be part of such a supportive business community! Scott Rothwell29/01/2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. "Winning Business of the Year, Employer of the Year, and Family Business of the Year in our 10th anniversary year was beyond anything we imagined! We won some prestigious awards last year but these, in our home town, were the icing on the cake. The Wigan Business Awards was a fantastic event even better than I imagined it would be—brilliantly organised, an incredible atmosphere, and a real celebration of what makes local businesses special. I’d like to say a huge thanks to Nic and Jo and their team for an unforgettable night!" Susan Mallon30/11/2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Superb night. Well organised, classy event. Enjoyed everything - entertainment, generous portions of tasty food. Jo & Nic obviously worked tirelessly to ensure everyone had a great night. 😊 Lynsey Boardman29/11/2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. What can I possibly say?! What a night! Every detail, planned and executed with impeccable flair. An award ceremony with all the suspense and pageantry of any world class ceremony and a jam packed schedule of entertainment. Can’t wait for next year! John Norcott29/11/2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Superbly organised awards process with a very clear structured judging process. The awards evening was a pleasure to be a part of as Compere and entertainer you could feel a real sense of Wigan pride in the room. Paul Costello28/11/2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fantastic event , so well organised and professionally delivered will be supporting this event next year and maybe entering but the standards are so high. Well done to the organisers great job Naomi Timperley28/11/2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Brilliant event! Well done to the organisers so wonderful to see so many amazing businesses from Wigan! Can’t wait for next years event! Lisa Adamson28/11/2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. What an amazing event this was! Meticulously planned, perfectly structured and a thoroughly entertaining and heartwarming night. Rarely does an award ceremony demonstrate the championing and inclusivity of every single person/business in the room, but the overwhelming warmth for everyone, whether they were a nominee, winner or a supporter of a business, is all down to the heart and soul given to the organisation of the event by its organisers. Fantastic showcasing of local performers too! Wigan businesses were beautifully showcased by this event and a great night was had by all! Rachael Flaszczak28/11/2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A fantastic event organised and run by Nichola and Jo of Launch North West. They have shown a great passion for highlighting various businesses and individuals across the borough. From nominations, impartial judging panels and presentations, through to the grand awards ceremony, everything has been handled brilliantly. The awards ceremony was a grand spectacular with drinks on arrival, official photo opportunities, various entertainment, and a lovely catered meal. It was glorious to be finalists in two categories, even more so to be winner of the Micro Business of the Year Award. We really felt like we were winners at the fancy awards ceremonies for the stars! We are eagerly looking forward to the 2025 awards and no matter those results we know that the evening will be fantastic enough to feel like winners!