EPiC Hope CIC Sponsors New Wigan’s Businesswoman of the Year Category for 2026

Two people stand against a plain wall. The person on the left wears glasses, a patterned jacket, and olive green overalls. The person on the right wears a teal blouse with ruffled details and black pants.

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 category was created to shine a light on the women across our borough who are building businesses and creating opportunities. It celebrates those making a real difference. It feels especially […]

Why Wigan Business Awards Sponsors Keep Coming Back 

Two people are holding awards at the Wigan Business Awards. One person is holding a glass trophy and a framed certificate, while the other holds a large Wigan Business Awards winner sign. They are standing in front of a backdrop of gold and navy blue balloons.

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. […]

How Sponsoring the Wigan Business Awards 2026 Will Benefit Your Business. 

Four people laugh and pose at a Wigan Business Awards finalists event, in front of a “Welcome Finalists” screen and balloon display.

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.   But, in reality, it’s much more than that.   Sponsorship puts your brand at the heart of an independently judged, merit-based, award-winning campaign that runs for a whole 12 months and reaches deep into the Wigan and Leigh […]

Wigan Business Awards Sponsor Impact: What Your Support Makes Possible 

Image shows from L-R Janine Rees - Dan Morris - Nichola Howard - Alex Melling and Jo Leigh smiling at the Wigan Business Awards 2025

The Wigan Business Awards sponsors create an impact that reaches far beyond one night.  With the support of our sponsors, we reinvest locally, strengthen supply chains and support causes that matter to our community.  Reinvesting in Wigan  In 2024, sponsor support allowed us to work with 30 North West and Greater Manchester suppliers, including 23 based in Wigan and Leigh.   This […]

Knights Digital Serve Up the Sweet Stuff as Official Dessert Sponsor of the 2025 Wigan Business Awards 

Nichola Howard from Launch NW and Dan Ackers from Knights Digital smiling in front of a red background with the Knights Digital Logo on

We’re chuffed to bits to announce that Knights Digital are the official Dessert Sponsors for the 2025 Wigan Business Awards.  After months of hard work, applications, interviews, and nerves, every finalist deserves a moment to raise a spoon and treat themselves.   Because what better way to celebrate business brilliance than with cake?  Let’s be honest, the sweet stuff matters.  And just like a great dessert, Dan […]

Meliora Consulting Sponsors Beauty, Health & Wellbeing Category: The Queen of Coordination Steps Into the Spotlight 

R-L Phil Paramore, Jayne Shufflebotham, Nichola Howard and Jo Leigh, Wigan Business Awards Organisers

We’re thrilled to say that Jayne Shufflebotham, founder of Meliora Consulting, is not only part of the WBA team, she’s also an official sponsor!  She’s the reason your finalist interview ran on time.  The woman behind the spreadsheet that saved our sanity.  She’s the organiser of organisers, the fixer of chaos, the human SOS.  Jayne has generously chosen to sponsor the Beauty, Health […]

Lillian’s Joins the Wigan Business Awards as Drinks Sponsor, Cheers to Local Flavour! 

Business owner Jo Francis and Nichola Howard stood smiling outside Lillians Cocktails and Small Plates

We’re excited to announce Lillian’s Cocktails & Small Plates as one of our official drinks sponsors for the 2025 campaign.  Known for their stylish vibe, locally inspired cocktails, and mouth-watering authentic tapas, Lillian’s has become a firm favourite on Leigh’s hospitality scene.  Now they’re bringing their signature flair to this year’s awards ceremony.  In true celebratory spirit, Lillian’s are gifting a bottle of their very own Lillian’s Gin on every […]

The Snug Coffee House Joins Wigan Business Awards as Drinks Sponsor 

Nichola Howard and Rachael McEntee stood smiling outside The Snug Coffee House

We’re thrilled to welcome The Snug Coffee House as one of our official drinks sponsors for the 2025 Wigan Business Awards.  Owned by Rachael McEntee, The Snug is more than just a coffee shop, it’s a community hub, a creative space, and a champion of local talent.   Based in Atherton, The Snug has become one of the borough’s best-loved venues, known for its welcoming atmosphere, commitment to […]

Safeseal Roofing Back the Best of Wigan’s Manufacturing and Engineering. 

Image shows the team at Safeseal Roofing stood with Wigan Business Awards organiser Nichola Howard

Wigan Business Awards are proud to welcome Safeseal Roofing as a sponsor supporting the Manufacturing & Engineering Business of the Year category.  Based in Ince, Safeseal Roofing are a family-run business led by husband-and-wife team Ben and Kat Craven.  Built on solid foundations the team at Safeseal are grafters who don’t shy away from hard work […]

Abtec Managed IT Backs Professional Services Businesses at Wigan Business Awards 2025 

Wigan Business Awards organiser Nichola Howard with Phillip Millward and the Abtec team

We’re proud to welcome Abtec Managed IT as the latest sponsor for the 2025 Wigan Business Awards.  This year, Abtec are supporting the Professional Services category, one that recognises the firms behind the scenes keeping Wigan’s businesses moving.  Local IT Support. National Standards.  Based in Hindley Green, Abtec Managed IT specialise in delivering market-leading IT services and […]