REVEALED: Red Rose Awards 2026 finalists named

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.

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