Don't delay, start your Red Rose entry today!

There’s just over a week to enter the Red Rose Awards 2026 and earn a place at the county’s biggest celebration of business success.

The awards, now in their 16th year, will take place at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens on March 12 and feature 24 categories, including new additions: AI and Tech Innovation, Creative Business, and Deal of the Year.

The deadline for entries is midnight on December 5, and there’s still time for companies of all sizes and sectors to get involved.

Richard Slater, chairman of Lancashire Business View, said: “The Red Rose Awards is one of the highlights of the business calendar.

“It’s our chance to hear about businesses flying the flag for Lancashire locally, nationally and internationally.

“Every year we are blown away by the innovation, resilience and ambition of our entrants and it is demonstrated by the great work done of businesses here.

“These awards aren’t just about winning - they’re about telling your story, celebrating your people and inspiring others.

“If you’ve never entered before, now is the time. There’s 24 different categories so there is something for everyone.

“The Red Rose Awards can create new opportunities and open doors and if you are not in you won’t win!”

Entrants can submit entries to three different categories in the awards.

The headline sponsors this year are Forbes Solicitors and Barclays, while category sponsors include: BAE Systems (Operations), Brabners, Brysdales, Chorley Borough Council, D&M Creative, Farleys Solicitors, Forbes, Harrison Drury, High Court Enforcement Group, Napthens, Pierce, PM+M, Porsche Preston and Bolton, Skiddle, Sowena Group, TSS Infrastructure, University of Lancashire and Warden Construction. 

The Red Rose Awards supporters and partners include RBC Brewin Dolphin, Bigtank, Burnley FC, Community Foundation for Lancashire, Marketing Lancashire, Merchandise4impact, Park Hall Hotel, PDS Engineering, Peter Scott Printers, RSM, Sales Geek Lancashire, Shout Connect, The Fun Experts, The Royal Dyche, Trident and Viva. 

The charity partner is Lancashire and South Cumbria Hospices Together.

Visit www.redroseawards.co.uk to start your application today.