Rosebud named as judging partner for Red Rose Awards

Rosebud, part of Lancashire County Council’s Business Growth Service, has been named as a judging partner for the Red Rose Awards 2026.

The awards are the biggest celebration of business across the county and will be held at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens on March 12.

Rosebud offers a range of financial and growth support services to help Lancashire businesses to thrive.

Mark Gibbons, funding and partnerships manager at Rosebud, said: “These awards are a celebration of the entrepreneurial spirit that drives our region forward.

“Supporting this event reflects Rosebud’s ongoing commitment to helping local businesses grow, scale, and succeed-providing the funding and guidance they need to reach their full potential and make a lasting impact across Lancashire.”

Joanne Hindley, sales director of Lancashire Business View, said: “For almost 40 years, Rosebud have helped Lancashire businesses strengthen their investment readiness and unlock growth.

“Now, they are proudly supporting the county’s most ambitious organisations as they prepare their award-winning entries and we're delighted to partner with them as our judging partner for Red Rose 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.

There’s still time to get your award entry in for this year’s awards.

The deadline for nominations is midnight December 5.  You can enter the award by checking out www.redroseawards.co.uk/enter-an-award.