REVEALED: Our 2026 Red Rose Awards finalists

The finalists in this year’s much-anticipated Red Rose Awards have been officially unveiled today.

The winner of each of the 25 awards will be announced on stage at a glittering, black tie ceremony held at the iconic Winter Gardens Blackpool on March 12.

 In the run up to the big night the shortlisted finalists will make their case to a panel of judges during two days of face-to-face presentations on February 4 and 5.

 The awards honour the best of the county’s businesses and organisations in key sectors, from built environment to tourism, while others recognise specific achievements, such as scaling up, and transformation.

 Businesses of all sizes are in with a chance of recognition – from micro to large companies and not-for profit and family concerns.

 There are three new categories this year – AI and Tech Innovation, Creative Business and Deal of the Year.

 Rosebud, Lancashire County Council’s finance and growth support service, is this year’s judging partner and audit, tax and business consultancy firm RSM, another key Red Rose Awards supporter, completed the validation stage of the process.

 The winner of each category will receive a bespoke trophy, specially crafted by PDS Engineering.

 The Red Rose Awards are 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.

 Richard Slater, publisher of Lancashire Business View, said: “Announcing this year’s finalists is a moment of real pride for business in Lancashire.

 “The calibre of entries in 2026 has been exceptional.

 “From start‑ups to long‑established firms, Lancashire businesses are innovating, creating quality jobs and delivering real impact for our communities.

 “To all who entered - thank you and to our finalists - congratulations.

 “We look forward to seeing our finalists on the judging days (February 4-5) and it’s a chance to hear your fantastic stories of how you fly the flag for Lancashire.”

 Tickets are currently available to shortlisted companies before the remainder go on general sale.

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, Harrison Drury, High Court Enforcement Group, Napthens, Pierce, PM+M, Porsche Preston and Bolton, Sowena Group, TSS Infrastructure, University of Lancashire and Warden Construction.  Menzies are dinner sponsors, Rosebud are judging partners, Skiddle are Runway and After-Party sponsors and Trident are Energy partners.

 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, and Viva. 

 The charity partner is Lancashire and South Cumbria Hospices Together.

 A full write-up of the awards will be published on www.lancashirebusinessview.co.uk and featured in the May/June edition of Lancashire Business View.

Finalists

AI and Tech Innovation Award

Brandlifi, Burnley
Complete. Online, Blackpool
Door4, Burnley
Intrinzi, Leyland
Nybble.co.uk, Blackburn
VARS Technology, Blackpool

Built Environment Award:

Sponsored by Harrison Drury

Anderton Gables, Preston
Barnfield Construction, Nelson
Cronshaw Electrical, Blackburn
Multevo, Darwen
Site Pod, Preston
Site Surveying Services, Clitheroe

Commitment to Skills Award

JR Roofing Lancs, Blackpool
Lancashire Women, Accrington
n-compass, Preston
ProFM Group, Chorley
Prosperity Children’s Services, Accrington
Site Surveying Services, Clitheroe

Creative Business Award

Brandlifi, Burnley
Complete. Online, Blackpool
Emma Weston Illustration, Nelson
Radio Burnley, Burnley
The Performance Studios (Backstage), Lancaster
UDevelop, Chorley

Customer Service Award

Sponsored by Napthens:

Beloved Pets, Burnley
Bespoke Healthcare, Preston
GHW Windows, Blackburn
Nybble.co.uk, Blackburn
The Bond Hotel, Blackpool
The Secret Garden Glamping, Skelmersdale

Deal of the Year Award

Sponsored by Sowena Group:

Bespoke Healthcare, Preston
Forest Group, Blackburn
Fox Brothers Holdings, Blackpool
LCM Environmental Services, Burnley
Monex Group and Richardson Traction, Thornton Cleveleys
Rainbow Dust, Preston

Design Award

Forbo Flooring, Walton Summit
Giobella, Preston
Hurst Green Plastics, Whalley
npd Studio, Preston
Process Instruments UK, Burnley
Spring North, Blackburn

Digital Award

Sponsored by TSS Infrastructure:

A&G Precision and Sons, Poulton-le-Fylde
Blue Wren, Preston
Dennis Eagle, Blackpool
Geminii Software, Preston
Nybble.co.uk, Blackburn
VisionsLive, Lancaster

Employer of the Year Award

Sponsored by Warden Construction:

Blackpool and The Fylde College, Blackpool
Direct Tyre Management, Blackpool
Marsden Building Society, Nelson
Optimum RX Lens, Morecambe
Prosperity Children’s Services, Accrington
Seriun, Burnley

ESG Award

Sponsored by BAE Systems (Operations):

Albert Harrison and Co, Padiham
Direct Tyre Management, Blackpool
La Locanda, Gisburn
Marsden Building Society, Nelson
Reelvision Print, Haslingden
VS Group Holdings, Barrowford

Export Award

Sponsored by PM+M:

Blackburn Chemicals, Blackburn
Engage Crop Solutions, Chorley
Fort Vale Engineering, Simonstone
Helical Technology, Lytham
TechPlant, Blackburn
VisionsLive, Lancaster

Family Business Award

Sponsored by Farleys Solicitors:

Ainsworth Jewellers, Blackburn
Birchall Foodservice, Burnley
Buckhurst Plant Hire, Waterfoot
Butlers Farmhouse Cheeses, Preston
James E Hatch and Sons, Chorley
rucomfy Beanbags, Great Harwood

Large Business Award

Sponsored by Forbes:

Birchall Foodservice, Burnley
Group55, Chorley
Multevo, Darwen
NRG Riverside, Skelmersdale
Panaz Group, Burnley
ProFM Group, Chorley

Made in Lancashire Award

Sponsored by Barclays:

A&G Precision and Sons, Poulton-le-Fylde
Cherry Tree Bakery, Burnley
Dennis Eagle, Blackpool
Helical Technology, Lytham
Kelmore, Chorley
Process Instruments, Burnley

 Medium Business Award

Sponsored by Pierce:

Altius Group, Preston
Dennis Eagle, Blackpool
LCM Environmental, Burnley
Process Instruments, Burnley
Seriun, Burnley
VARS Technology, Blackpool

Micro Business Award

Sponsored by Chorley Council:

1b Tap House, Great Harwood
HSE Advice UK, Lancaster
JJS Supplies, Preston
Lancashire Smiles Dental Practice, Kirkham
Northern Yarn, Lancaster
TechPlants, Blackpool

New Business Award

Sponsored by High Court Enforcement:

Beloved Pets, Burnley
JJS Supplies, Preston
Lancashire Smiles Dental Practice, Kirkham
Make NW, Brierfield
Paradigm First Aid Training, Burscough
Sweat and Sculpt Society, Bamber Bridge

Not for Profit Award

Escape2Make, Lancaster
Lancashire Women, Accrington
North West Air Ambulance, Blackpool
Rainbow Hub, Mawdesley
Red Rose Recovery, Preston
Woodlands Animal Sanctuary, Ormskirk

Professional Services Award

Sponsored by Porsche Preston and Bolton:

AFS Group Holdings, Blackburn
Cube HR, Burnley
Cura Accounting, Ramsbottom
Fresh Perspective Resourcing, Chorley
HiveRisk, Preston
North Star Projects, Morecambe

Scale Up Award

Sponsored by Brabners:

Ainsworth Jewellers, Blackburn
Engage Crop Solutions, Chorley
LCM Environmental Services, Burnley
npd Studio, Preston
Prosperity Children’s Services, Accrington
The Secret Garden Glamping, Skelmersdale

Small Business Award

24/7 Fire Security Protection, Darwen
Bid Writing Services, Chorley
Complete. Online, Blackpool
Crozier Campers, Preston
Fresh Perspective Resourcing, Chorley
IITAC, Rossendale

Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Award

Sponsored by D&M Creative:

Burnley Leisure and Culture, Burnley
FUNDA, Brierfield
La Locanda, Gisburn
Oswaldtwistle Mills, Oswaldtwistle
The Secret Garden Glamping, Skelmersdale
Winter Gardens Blackpool, Blackpool

Transformation Award

Sponsored by University of Lancashire:

AFS Group Holdings, Blackburn
Blackburn College, Blackburn
Butler Farmhouse Cheeses, Preston
Sustainable Energy First, Preston
Switch365, Blackpool
Vital Synergy, Burnley

Transport and Logistics Award

Sponsored by Brysdales:

Harrisons Holdings, Preston
McMurrays Haulage, Accrington
Moxex Group and Richardson Traction, Thornton
NRG Riverside, Skelmersdale
W.H Bowker, Preston
WS Logistics, Poulton-le-Fylde