Forbes and Barclays back as Red Rose Awards headline sponsors

Forbes Solicitors and Barclays Bank have signed on once more to be headlines sponsor of the Red Rose Awards 2027.

Backed by Lancashire Business View, the Red Rose Awards are the country's biggest regional celebration of business excellence across the county. The awards provide a platform to promote success and encourage trade within Lancashire.

Red Rose Awards was once again supported by Forbes Solicitors, headline sponsor every year since the awards were launched in 2011, and Barclays, headline sponsor for more than a decade.

The Preston headquartered Forbes, which has branches across the county and the wider north west, and Barclays, have been long time supporters of the awards. Forbes has been a headline sponsor since the beginning back in 2011, while Barclays has headline sponsored for more than a decade.

Emma Swan, partner and divisional lead: commercial, said: "We have been part of the Red Rose Awards since the beginning and we are proud to continue that journey as headline sponsor.

"For us, this sponsorship is more than an awards ceremony. It reflects our long term commitment to Lancashire's businesses and the people behind them, while providing an opportunity to celebrate success and champion the ambition, innovation and determination that continue to strengthen our county and shape its future.

"Over the years, both Pauline Wild and I have been involved in the judging process, which has given us a unique insight into the breadth of talent across Lancashire. Reading the entries and hearing the stories behind them is always inspiring.

"It highlights the innovation, resilience and entrepreneurial spirit that exists in every corner of the county and reinforces why we are so passionate about supporting an awards programme that showcases the very best of Lancashire business."

Paul Nicholls, relationship director for Barclays, said: “Barclays is incredibly proud to return as joint headline sponsor of the Red Rose Awards. There is something really special about Lancashire’s business community - the ambition, innovation, resilience and sheer determination of the people and businesses that call our county home.

"With more than 1,000 people coming together on the night and more than 20 fiercely contested categories, the Red Rose Awards are a fantastic celebration of everything that makes Lancashire such a brilliant place to do business.

"We love being involved because the evening is about much more than winning an award. It is about celebrating success, recognising the people behind our businesses and bringing the whole Lancashire business community together. The energy in the room is always incredible and we are hugely proud to be playing our part once again.”

The awards are currently open for entries via www.redroseawards.co.uk

The winners will be announced at a prestigious black tie event at Blackpool Winter Gardens on Friday March 11, where guests enjoy a drinks reception, a delicious three-course meal, an awards ceremony, and a lively after party to celebrate the region’s outstanding businesses in style. 

Sponsorship opportunities are still available for the Red Rose Awards. If your business would like to get involved, email Joanne Hindley at [email protected]