Local Business Awards 2026

Event of The Year Award

Events that have taken place in the area, such as independent events and council events, festivals, Fun Days Gala Days

Not-For-Profit Award

Any charity or not-for-profit Community Interest Companies can enter this category

Supplier/Trade Services

Trade businesses, including electricians, plumbers, builders, tilers, and green energy suppliers

Content Creator

Any business that has no shop front, that is purely web/social media-based B2B or B2C

Business Person of The Year

Anyone who is running a business and has shown growth, innovation or any other stand out results

Corporate Social Responsibility

Any business that has interaction with the general public in a customer-facing situation in person or online

The Glenn Willis Customer Services

Any business in any sector that employs at least one other person besides the "boss" needs to show they are the best

Food Glorious Food

All food outlets, bars, pubs, cafés, restaurants, takeaways, butchers, cake shops, etc.—anyone that serves food

Family Business

A local Fylde Coast business that is run by a family.

New Business

Open for any business opened and set up in the last 2 years (from January 25 to January 26)

Animal-Centric

A business that is connected to animals. Pet shops, groomers, pet food stores and dog walkers.

Independent Retailer

Any retail business, boutiques, gift shops, car dealers, furniture, etc.

Digital Marketing & Creativity Award

Anything in digital, including content creators, digital marketing, videos, photography

Best Business Award
(10 employees & Under)

Any business within the Blackpool and Fylde Coast area in any sector with 10 employees and under, including sole traders

Best Business Award
(over 10 employees)

Any business in any sector with 10+ employees

Kids' Choice Awards

Anything Child-related, inc. play centres, attractions, nurseries, and even be child-friendly cafes, etc.

E-Commerce Award

Any business that has no shop front that is purely web/social media-based B2B or B2C.

Professional Services

Solicitors, Accountants, Financial Advisors, Insurance Brokers, Banking, Card Services, Estate agencies, architects, etc.

Hospitality Award

Venues, Hotels, B&B's, Attractions, Restaurants, Bars, Pubs, Clubs, Staff Agencies

Hair & Nail Salon

All Hair and nail salons, including mobile and in-House

 

Beauty & Aesthetics

All, beauty, aesthetics, mobile, in-house, lashes, MUA

 

Tourism Award

Any business working within the tourism industry, including. attractions, Events, and hotels

Coaching/Training Business

Personal Development, Training Companies, Growth Advisors, 121 or group business coaching

Health, Fitness & Wellbeing

Gyms, fitness, nutrition, Personal Trainers, Wellbeing therapists, anything that promotes a healthier lifestyle

After Dark Award

Any nightlife entertainment, including bars, pubs, clubs, entertainment venues