our 2025
Finalists
Showcasing the best of Wigan business
After a record-breaking number of entries this year, we’re thrilled to reveal the incredible businesses and individuals who have made the shortlist for the 2025 Wigan Business Awards.
Each finalist has fought off tough competition to secure their place, impressing our shortlisting panel with their dedication, innovation, and impact in the local community.
From small start-ups to established organisations, these finalists represent the very best of Wigan’s talent, resilience, and entrepreneurial spirit.
Congratulations to all, we can’t wait to celebrate your achievements at the awards ceremony on Friday 7th November 2025.
our 2025 finalists
Wigan’s Business of the Year
ABTEC Managed IT
Caring Connections
DASCO Construction Ltd.
Sterling Meat Company Ltd – Meat Mart Wigan
The Bridgeman Centre
Tilbury Douglas
VOCA Fire Protection Ltd
Family Business of the Year
DASCO Construction Ltd.
Lansafe Ltd
Rutter Green
Sinclair Orthodontics Ltd
Vanliners Ltd
Varty’s Funeral Directors and Monumental Masons
VOCA Fire Protection Ltd
Best New Business
Let’s Eat Local
Lillian’s Cocktails & Small Plates
Mummy’s Mini Monsters
Prestige Studios
Purple Tree Communications Ltd
The Reiki Space
Hospitality Business of the Year
ADS Marquees
Baldy’s Wigan
Lillian’s Cocktails & Small Plates
OV-Group Management & Training
Snug Coffee House
Beauty, Health & Wellbeing Business of the Year
Body. Brain. Belief
Black Scorpion Karate CIC
Pip & Harris Family Wellbeing
Toni Marie Yoga Ltd
The Bridgeman Centre
Creative & Digital Business of the Year
GroundUp®
Hapn Creative Ltd
Ina4
Solsonafilms
The Legacy Hub
Professional Services Business of the Year
Cathy Brown Photography
Elvis Eckardt Recruitment & Sales Solutions Limited
Haynes & Haynes Commercial Finance Ltd
McGinty Demack Limited
Scope iT Ltd
Sustainability Champion Award
Daffodils Dreams C.i.C
Hey Ho Lets Sew
Perfect Sense Energy
Queen’s Hall Action on Poverty T/A The Brick
The Curiosity Mill
Skills Investment Excellence Award
DMR Training
Safeseal Roofing Ltd.
The Snug Coffee House
Wigan and Leigh College
Vanliners
Employee of the Year Award
Intersect – Bobby
GHE – Danny Frost
Vanliners Ltd – Jade and Karl
Varty’s Independent Funeral Directors – Diane
WN Security Services Ltd – Will
Wigan Youth Zone – Lynsey
Community Impact Award
Caring Connections
DMR Training
My Sensibility
Pip & Harris Family Wellbeing
Queen’s Hall Action on Poverty T/A The Brick
Wigan Youth Zone
Lifetime Achievement Award
Pam Gilligan (Compassion in Action)
Brian & Eileen Seddon (Atherton Carnival)
Leon Bellis & his late father (ELB Fireplaces & Stoves)
Frank Welch (FG Welch)
Micro Business of the Year
Ashby Fencing Supplies
De-Wipe Ltd
Haynes & Haynes Commercial Finance Ltd
Lowton Creative Workwear and Merchandise
Rutter Green Estate Agents
Wigan Hearing
Freelancer of the Year
Capturesque Collective
JKWhitmore Art
Next STAGE Performing Arts
Pip & Harris Family Wellbeing
The Busi Bee Ltd
Trade Business of the Year
GHE Electrical, Fire & Security LTD
Mayor Roofing ltd
MD Plumbing & Bespoke Bathrooms Ltd
Safeseal Roofing Ltd.
Varty’s Funeral Directors and Monumental Masons
Leisure & Tourism Business of the Year
Cheeky Champs Fundamental Football Sessions
NW Computer Museum & Workshops
Leigh Executive Travel
Leigh Film Factory
Supernatural Diaries Experience
Engineering & Manufacturing Business of the Year
Ashton Upholstery
GEO UK Ltd
Vanliners
Kane International
Tilbury Douglas
IT & Tech Business of the Year
ABTEC Managed IT
Hapn Creative Ltd
Ina4
Intersect
NW Computer Museum & Workshops
Small Retailer of the Year
Baldy’s Wigan
The Dog’s Deli
In The Room
Reids Rails Fashion Boutique
Resurrection Promotions
Not For Profit of The Year
Daffodils Dreams C.I.C
EPiC HOPE CIC
UK Funding Futures CIC
Wigan & Leigh Hospice
Wigan Youth Zone
Independent Business of the Year
Baldy’s Pies
GHE Electrical, Fire & Security LTD
Rutter Green Estate Agents
Toni Marie Yoga Ltd
Varty’s Funeral Directors and Monumental Masons
Wigan Hearing
Employer of the Year Award
Belmont Packaging Ltd
DASCO Construction Ltd
GHE Electrical, Fire & Security LTD
IDS Services CIC
Tilbury Douglas
Customer Service Excellence Award
Charlie Park Atherton
Kirsty Louise Photography
Leigh Executive Travel Ltd
The Legacy Hub
Toni Marie Yoga Ltd
People's Choice Award
All 122 finalists are automatically entered into the People’s Choice award. This is the only award voted for by the general public. Find out more HERE.
There's Still Time To
get involved
There’s still time to be part of the Wigan Business Awards 2025. Whether you join us on the night to celebrate local success, or get your business involved through sponsorship, you’ll be helping to shine a spotlight on the outstanding talent across our borough.
The winners of each category will be announced at the awards ceremony on Friday 7th November, so book your tickets now and make sure you’re there to share in the celebrations.