FAQs

Nominating means putting forward a business you think deserves recognition. If they accept the nomination, they can choose to enter.

Entering means submitting an official entry for your own business, providing details about your achievements for the judging panel.

Both are great ways to celebrate Wigan’s fantastic businesses!

For nominations, you can select as many relevant categories as you wish. However, businesses entering the Wigan Business Awards are limited to a maximum of three categories. Please note that each category entry requires a separate application.

Please be aware that to be eligible to enter, businesses must be located, or have its registered office, within the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan. 

Check if your business or registered office falls under Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council HERE.

Click HERE for our full Terms and Conditions of entry.

To enter the awards, simply fill out the entry form.

Please note entries close at midnight on Monday 30th June 2025.

No. The Wigan Business Awards are free to enter. However, should you be shortlisted as a finalist, or just want to come along to the ceremony, you will need to purchase tickets.

Finalists must purchase tickets for the awards ceremony.

Once the finalists are announced, you’ll receive priority notification to book your tickets or tables before they become available to the public.

Keep an eye out for an email containing a booking link, and we’ll also send a reminder closer to the deadline.

To find out more about becoming a sponsor of the Wigan Business Awards, visit our dedicated sponsor page HERE.

Sponsorship packages start from £349 with payment plans available on request. We also have advertising opportunities available from just £99.

The deadline to nominate your favourite Wigan business is midnight, Friday 30th May 2025.

The deadline for award entries is midnight, Monday 30th June 2025!

Finalists will receive email notifications simultaneously with the announcement on our social media channels. Entrants will be informed of the schedule closer to the announcement date.

Judging for 2025 will take place throughout September. The exact times and dates for finalist interviews will be confirmed at a later date.

Tickets for our 2025 ceremony are priced at £80 per person. This includes a welcome drink, a 2-course dinner with tea/coffee, dessert, entertainment during and after the ceremony, and a late-night after-party.

Dress code is black tie.

Join us for a night celebrating Wigan’s best in business, packed with awards, entertainment, and great company. Here’s what to expect:

• 6:00 pm – Welcome Drinks: Start the evening mingling with guests over a drink.
• 6:45 pm – Take Your Seats: Get ready for an unforgettable night!
• 7:00 pm – Guest Performance: Kicking off the evening with energy.
• 7:15 pm – Official Welcome: Opening remarks to set the stage.
• 7:20 pm – Dinner Service accompanied by live music.
• 9:15 pm – Awards Ceremony: The celebration begins as we honour Wigan’s standout businesses.
• 11:00 pm – After Party with live music!
• 1:00 am – Carriages: We bid you goodnight—until next year!

Make sure to arrive on time and soak in every moment of Wigan’s biggest business night!