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, the campaign wouldn’t feel the same without her.
From award winner to Business of the Year finalist
Metro Rod already knows what it feels like to win at the Wigan Business Awards.
The team took home Trade Business of the Year in 2024, a moment they were incredibly proud of.
This year, they have gone one step further and reached the final for Business of the Year.
For Jo and the team, that recognition means the world.
It reflects the work they have put into the business, their growing team and their place within the Wigan business community.
Jo Yates said:
“We absolutely love being part of the Wigan Business Awards. Over the last few years, we’ve taken part in everything from nominating and judging other businesses to entering the awards ourselves. It has become something we genuinely look forward to. Winning Trade Business of the Year in 2024 was brilliant, so making the Business of the Year final this year feels incredibly special. We’re really proud of the whole team.”
A sponsor who gets involved
For us, Metro Rod represents exactly what makes long-term sponsorship work.
Jo brings energy, enthusiasm and genuine support for other businesses throughout the campaign.
She celebrates other people’s success just as loudly as her own.
Wigan Business Awards organiser Nichola Howard said:
“Jo has become such a big part of the WBA campaign. She gets involved in everything, supports other businesses and brings so much energy with her. Over the last three years, we’ve also become friends, which makes seeing Metro Rod reach the Business of the Year final even more special. The campaign genuinely would not feel the same without her.”
Three years of supporting the Wigan Business Awards
Long-term sponsors play a huge part in helping the Wigan Business Awards grow each year.
Metro Rod has supported the campaign consistently, while also putting itself forward and celebrating its own achievements.
We love that!
We’re delighted to have Jo and the Metro Rod team alongside us again in 2026.
We’ll also be cheering them on when they take their place in the Business of the Year final.
Become a Wigan Business Awards sponsor
We now have limited sponsorship opportunities remaining for the Wigan Business Awards.
Sponsorship gives your business the chance to support local success and build stronger relationships across the borough.
Download the sponsorship pack today and secure one of the final opportunities to join the 2026 campaign.
