Date revealed for opening of entries for Red Rose Awards 2026

The Red Rose Awards 2026 are coming back!

Businesses across Lancashire will be able to share their incredible stories of growth and success when entries open on September 1.

Now in its 16th year, the awards will be held at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens on March 12 and is a celebration of the best in the county.

Richard Slater, chairman of Lancashire Business View, said: “We’re delighted to announce we will be opening for entries on September 1.

“Through our pages in Lancashire Business View, we shout about the success stories across the county.

“Red Rose Awards is one of the highlights of the business calendar and we get to hear about businesses flying the flag for Lancashire, locally, nationally and internationally.

“We are going to be adding two new award categories this year, so watch this space.”

Forbes Solicitors has been announced as a headline sponsor while Chorley Council is a category sponsor.

Emma Swan, partner and commercial divisional lead at Forbes, said: “We are incredibly proud to be a headline sponsor for the Red Rose Awards 2026.

“At Forbes Solicitors, I see first-hand the passion, resilience and innovation that drives Lancashire businesses forward – and this event is a fantastic celebration of that spirit.

“The Red Rose Awards bring together the very best of our region, offering well-deserved recognition and inspiring others to aim higher.

“Supporting these awards is more than a sponsorship; it’s our way of giving back to a business community that continually contributes so much to the local economy and beyond.

“We believe in championing success, and the Red Rose Awards are a perfect platform to do just that.”

Coun Alistair Bradley, leader of Chorley Council, said: “It is always an honour for us to be able to sponsor the annual Red Rose Awards.

“At Chorley we are champions of business, and to be part on an event which celebrates a raft of successful companies across Lancashire – often including some brilliant Chorley businesses – is fantastic.”

For more information about sponsorship options email sales director Joanne Hindley on [email protected] or telephone 07442949697.