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Wigan Business Awards Community Celebrates EVA Finalists
The Wigan Business Awards community has even more reason to celebrate, as several familiar faces connected through the awards have been named as finalists in

Freelancer of the Year: You Are the Business
Freelancers are often the people behind the scenes making things happen. They support businesses, deliver specialist services, solve problems, create content, manage projects, keep clients

Sustainability Champion: Recognising Progress, Not Perfection
Being a Sustainability Champion doesn’t have to mean everything is perfect all of the time. It means recognising the changes your business is already making, and the impact those choices can have.

Lowton Creative Workwear and Merchandise returns to sponsor Wigan Business Awards 2026
Lowton Creative Workwear and Merchandise has returned as a sponsor of the Wigan Business Awards 2026. The Lowton-based business is a brilliant example of what the

Final Call for Wigan Business Awards 2026 Nominations
Businesses across Wigan and Leigh are being encouraged to submit their nominations for the Wigan Business Awards 2026 before nominations close at midnight on Friday 29 May 2026. The awards celebrate

From Self-Doubt to Shortlisted: Why You Should Enter Wigan Business Awards
Why businesses hesitate to enter awards. If you are thinking about entering Wigan Business Awards this year, you are not alone in feeling unsure. Most

We Just Train Our Staff… Isn’t That Normal? | Skills Investment Excellence Award
It’s something we hear all the time. “We just train our staff… isn’t that normal?” And the answer is yes. It is normal. But it is also

How to Write a Winning Awards Application 2026
Entering awards can feel daunting. Where do you start? What are judges actually looking for? What category should you enter? And how do you stand out when

EPiC Hope CIC Sponsors New Wigan’s Businesswoman of the Year Category for 2026
We’re proud to welcome Ellie Palma-Cass from EPiC Hope CIC as a sponsor for the 2026 Wigan Business Awards. This year, Ellie is backing our brand-new category, Wigan’s Businesswoman of the Year. This

Why Wigan Business Awards Sponsors Keep Coming Back
Last week, we welcomed a new sponsor to Wigan Business Awards 2026. McGinty Demack Limited is sponsoring the Professional Services Business of the Year Award,

Why Your Wigan Business Awards Nomination Matters More Than You Think
Lots of people assume a nomination is a small thing. A quick form, a few kind words, and then you move on with your day.

How Sponsoring the Wigan Business Awards 2026 Will Benefit Your Business.
If you’re looking for marketing that actually moves the needle, sponsoring the Wigan Business Awards 2026 is as close to a no-brainer as it gets. At the most basic level, it’s a cost-effective marketing opportunity.