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First Drink’s on Intersect & CyberAssistGo 

Two women smile for a selfie at the 2026 Wigan Business Awards Winners’ Event, sponsored by Intersect Cyber Security. The event venue features blue balloons, celebratory decorations and an illuminated awards sign.

This year, the red carpet is having a bit of a rebrand.  Because Intersect Cyber & IT is sponsoring our welcome drinks with their soon to be launched CyberAssistGo.  Guests will be arriving on a very much on brand blue carpet instead,  As our guests come through the doors, they’ll be welcomed with a Mimosa […]

Finalists Assemble: Wigan Business Awards 2026 Finalists Come Together at The Edge 

A large group of Wigan Business Awards 2026 finalists pose for a group photograph at a networking event. The group holds finalist certificates and awards in front of a stage backdrop reading “Welcome Finalists,” with blue and gold balloons, promotional banners and event signage.

We’re at the point in the Wigan Business Awards calendar when everything starts to feel real.  Last Thursday, we brought this year’s finalists together at The Edge for a relaxed networking event, sponsored by previous Wigan Business Awards winners Lowton Creative Workwear and Merchandise.  The idea is pretty simple.   Give people a chance to meet […]

DASCO Returns as People’s Choice Sponsor for the Wigan Business Awards 2026 

A group of three people smiling for a selfie at an indoor business event. Two women and one man are seated closely together, with event attendees and a conference setting visible in the background.

DASCO is back for another year as sponsor of the People’s Choice Award at the Wigan Business Awards 2026.  This will be the third year DASCO has sponsored the biggest public-facing category in the Awards.  The People’s Choice Award gives people across the borough the chance to get behind the businesses they know, use and […]

Plan It ESG Returns for a Third Year as Sustainability Champion Sponsor

A man and woman pose together at a formal business awards event. The woman wears a dark blue evening dress, while the man wears a black tuxedo with a red bow tie. Behind them is signage for the Wigan Business Awards, with red balloons and a reception area visible.

Sustainability can seem like a complicated challenge for small businesses. It can feel disconnected from everyday business needs.  But it can be much simpler than that.  In what way does your business affect the environment? How do you treat your people and the communities around you? How well is your organisation run? And what could […]

Metro Rod returns for a third year as a Wigan Business Awards sponsor 

Metro Rod team members pose outside their premises alongside a Wigan Business Awards “Welcome Finalists” banner.

We’re delighted to welcome Metro Rod back to the Wigan Business Awards for a third consecutive year.  Over the last three years, Jo Yates has thrown herself into the campaign.  She has nominated businesses, entered Metro Rod, supported the awards and got involved at every stage.  That enthusiasm has made her a huge part of the WBA family. In fact, […]

Rutter Green Estate Agency joins Wigan Business Awards as Community Impact sponsor 

Rutter Green Estate Agents team members pose inside their office alongside a Wigan Business Awards banner.

We are delighted to welcome Rutter Green Estate Agency to the Wigan Business Awards campaign as first time sponsors in 2026.   The independent, family-run estate agency has been building its presence in Wigan for over a decade.   Today, the business has a growing local team supporting residential and commercial property across the borough.   Directors Diane […]

From Winner to Sponsor: North West Computer Museum Joins the 2026 Campaign 

Two adults stand smiling in a computer museum, holding a large "Wigan Business Awards Winner" sign. Shelves behind them display vintage computers, keyboards, software, and technology memorabilia, with a row of computer workstations visible along one side of the room.

One of our favourite things about the Wigan Business Awards is seeing previous winners come back and support the next campaign.  This year, North West Computer Museum has done exactly that.  After winning IT and Tech Business of the Year in 2025, founder Joseph “Joe” Kay has joined the 2026 campaign as sponsor of the 360-degree camera.  It is one of those brilliant full-circle […]

 365 People Support Returns to Sponsor Employer of the Year for a Third Year

James Carman of 365 People Support and Wigan Business Awards organiser Nichola Howard standing in front of the Wigan Business Awards sponsor backdrop during the 2026 campaign.

We’re delighted to welcome James Carman from 365 People Support back to the Wigan Business Awards for a third year.  James may not come from Wigan, but he has shown genuine commitment to our business community year after year.  He sponsors, judges, helps with shortlisting, and gives his time whenever we need an experienced pair of eyes.  […]