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

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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 

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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.  […]

Varty’s Returns to Sponsor Best New Business for the Third Year Running 

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We’re delighted to welcome Varty’s Funeral Directors back as sponsors of Best New Business for the third year in a row.  This one feels especially meaningful because Varty’s relationship with the Wigan Business Awards has grown far beyond sponsorship.  Since joining the campaign, they’ve embraced new ideas, built valuable relationships, and continued moving the business forward while protecting the history and reputation behind […]

I’ve Entered The Wigan Business Awards – What Happens Next? 

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First, congratulations on entering the Wigan Business Awards! Whether this is your first time entering or you’re returning for another year, you’ve taken a fantastic step. You’ve chosen to showcase your business and its achievements. Now that you’ve submitted your application, you may be wondering what happens next. From shortlisting to judging, there’s an exciting […]

From Self-Doubt to Shortlisted: Why You Should Enter Wigan Business Awards 

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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 brilliant businesses do not sit around thinking, we should win an award. They are busy serving customers, supporting staff, and keeping everything moving.  Self-doubt is More Common Than You Think  […]

We Just Train Our Staff… Isn’t That Normal? | Skills Investment Excellence Award 

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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 exactly what this award is here to recognise.  The Skills Investment Excellence Award celebrates businesses that invest in their people. Many are already doing it. They just do not always see […]

How to Write a Winning Awards Application 2026

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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 everyone else is putting themselves forward too?  These are the questions we hear all the time at the Wigan Business Awards.  The truth is, a strong entry is not about being the […]

Why Wigan Business Awards Sponsors Keep Coming Back 

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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, after winning the category last year. That is the kind of full circle moment we love, because it shows what this campaign can build. Sponsors do not renew by accident. […]

Why Your Wigan Business Awards Nomination Matters More Than You Think

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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. But at Wigan Business Awards, nominations do far more than add a name to a list.  A nomination tells someone that their hard work has been noticed. It tells them […]