our 2026
Finalists
Recognising Wigan's Best
Following another record breaking year for entries, we are proud to reveal the finalists for the Wigan Business Awards 2026.
This year’s awards attracted more entries than ever before, with an exceptional standard of applications from businesses, organisations and individuals across the Wigan borough. The independent shortlisting panel had the incredibly difficult task of selecting this year’s finalists, with every application assessed against our published criteria.
From ambitious start ups and growing independent businesses to established organisations and inspiring individuals, these finalists represent the very best of business in Wigan.
Congratulations to every finalist on this outstanding achievement. We look forward to celebrating your success at the Wigan Business Awards ceremony on Friday 6th November 2026.
our 2026 finalists
Wigan’s Business of the Year
Age UK Wigan Borough
DASCO Construction Ltd
Fleet Dynamic
G & B Bedding Ltd
Metro Rod Wigan
Wright Build Ltd
Micro Business of the Year Award
Benchmark North Ltd
Can-Do Digital Marketing Ltd
GroundUp® Marketing & Media
Just Blinds Wigan
SOLSONAFILMS
Best New Business
Embrace Your Freedom
G&TeaTime
GroundUp® Marketing & Media
Joshua Tree Coaching
Physio At Home UK LTD
Hospitality Business of the Year
Baldy’s
Crunch Bakehouse Ltd
Hop & Hazlewood Ltd
Supernatural Diaries Experience
The Royal Oak Wigan
Beauty, Health & Wellbeing Business of the Year
Everyday Lessons CIC
JINSEI DOJO CIC
Pip and Harris Family Wellbeing
Studio One Yoga
The Harry Harness Company
Creative & Digital Business of the Year
Capturesque Collective
GroundUp® Marketing & Media
Hapn Creative Ltd
Scene Print & Design Ltd
SOLSONAFILMS
Professional Services Business of the Year
Aspire JD Accounts Ltd
Physio At Home UK LTD
Ready Health
TJC Safety and Response Training
WN Security Services Ltd
Sustainability Champion Award
Rebuild with Hope
St. George’s Church
WJ Structures Ltd.
Holiday Inn Express Wigan
Anna’s Animal Adventures
Skills Investment Excellence Award
ASH Integrated Services
Rebuild with Hope
Safeseal Roofing Ltd
The Snug Coffee House
Vanliners
Employee of the Year Award
Joanne Boyer, DASCO Construction Ltd
Barry Ince, Northwest Surfacing Contractors Ltd
Courtney Lloyd, Structures Pointing Ltd
Laura Kendrick, The Harry Harness Ltd / TexPack Ltd
Ben Morgan, The Snug Coffee House
Jacob Melling, Varty’s Funeral Directors & Monumental Masons
Community Impact Award
Age UK Wigan Borough
Boxing For Better C.I.C.
For Tyldesley CIC
The Early Doors Club
WN7 Outreach CIC
Lifetime Achievement Award
Billy Higgins, Seidokan Karate Club
Hilary Spragg, Women For Well Women
Howard Gallimore
Stephen Allison, To Let Wigan
Wigan’s Businesswoman of the Year Award
Gemma Ollerton, GMS Services Limited
Joanne Neill, Hays Travel
Claire Smalley, PROCare
Jo Bourne, The Harry Harness Company
Janine Rees, Vanliners
Family Business of the Year Award
Freelancer of the Year Award
Abigail Does Voices
Joe Kiney Whitmore Art
Lois Barnett
Next STAGE Performing Arts
Pip and Harris Family Wellbeing
Leisure & Culture Business of the Year
For Tyldesley CIC
Goofus Theatre
Joe Kiney Whitmore Art
Lupine Travel
NW Computer Museum & Workshops
Engineering, Manufacturing & Trade Business of the Year Award
ASH Integrated Services Ltd
Double Check Digital Engineering
G & B Bedding Ltd.
Just Blinds Wigan
Lacey Darwen Limited
IT & Tech Business of the Year
Cloud4 Technology Ltd
Evolve Business Group
Intersect Cyber & IT
Lansafe LTD
NW Computer Museum & Workshops
Small Retailer of the Year
Baldy’s
Grants Bulldog Forge
El Dog’s Deli LTD t/a The Dog’s Deli
Reids Rails Fashion Boutique Ltd
Resurrection Promotions
Not For Profit of the Year
Age UK Wigan Borough
EPIC HOPE CIC
Rebuild With Hope
Spirix Collective
Wigan Youth Zone
Independent Business of the Year
CJ Spanish Tutoring
Gavin’s Pizza Co
Tiny Tots Toddler Play
Varty’s Funeral Directors & Monumental Masons
Woofingtons
Employer of the Year Award
Bridgewater Home Care
Caring Connections
DASCO Construction Ltd
The Snug Coffee House
To Let Wigan
Customer Service Excellence Award
Cloud4 Technology Ltd
Hayley’s Flatpack Assembly Services
Leigh Executive Travel Ltd
Mayor Roofing
Varty’s Funeral Directors & Monumental Masons
People's Choice Award
All 117 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 2026. 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 6th November, so book your tickets now and make sure you’re there to share in the celebrations.