6 weeks to go until entry deadline for 2026 Stockport Business Awards

The borough’s businesses have just six weeks to submit their entries for the 2026 Stockport Business Awards, organised by CN Chartered Accountants.

The deadline for entries is 12th June for this year’s awards. Winners will be announced at a celebration evening on 8th October 2026 at one of Stockport’s most iconic venues, The Royal Nawaab Pyramid, and help raise vital funds for this year’s charity partner, Signpost for Carers.

Categories are designed to spotlight excellence across all sectors, and businesses can enter for multiple awards. This year’s 13 categories are:

• Business of the Year (Turnover £10m+). Sponsored by CN Chartered Accountants.
• Business of the Year (Turnover £5m – £10m). Sponsored by Gorvins Solicitors.
• Business of the Year (Turnover £1m – £5m). Sponsored by HSBC.
• Business of the Year (Turnover up to £1m). Open for Sponsorship, email Louise Lamaris for more info.
• Most Promising Young Business. Sponsored by Stockport Council and Stockport Economic Alliance.
• Family Business of the Year. Sponsored by CN Strategic Advisors.
• Employer of the Year. Sponsored by Stockport College.
• The Innovation Award. Sponsored by CN Financial Planners.
• Hospitality, Leisure & Retail Business of The Year Award. Sponsored by Robinsons Brewery.
• Best Creative Award. Sponsored by Platform81.
• The Corporate Social Responsibility Award. Sponsored by Marketing Stockport.
• The Stockport Award. Open for Sponsorship, email Louise Lamaris for more info.
• Best Not-for-Profit Organisation. Open for Sponsorship, email Louise Lamaris for more info.

Whether your business is a growing startup, an established local leader, a large corporate business or a community?focused organisation, the Stockport Business Awards is your chance to gain recognition, celebrate achievements, and elevate your brand within Stockport’s thriving business community.

For more information about each category and details of how to enter the 2026 Stockport Business Awards ahead of the 12th June deadline, visit the awards website.