Business leaders, entrepreneurs and members of the local community gathered at the iconic Royal Nawaab Pyramid on 8 October to celebrate the Stockport Business Awards 2026, as this year’s winners were revealed and recognised for their outstanding achievements, innovation and contribution to business excellence across the borough.
Founded and organised by CN Chartered Accountants, the Stockport Business Awards have become one of the region’s most prestigious celebrations of business success, bringing together organisations of all sizes to showcase the strength, diversity and ambition of the local business community.
More than 300 guests attended the golden awards evening, which celebrated businesses making a significant contribution to Stockport’s economy, communities and future growth. The evening featured networking, entertainment and presentations from award sponsors.
The event also raised more than £6,000 for local charity Signpost for Carers through a charity raffle held on the night. The impressive collection of raffle prizes was generously donated by businesses and members of the local community, demonstrating the incredible support that exists across Stockport’s business network. The funds raised will help Signpost for Carers continue its vital work supporting unpaid carers of all ages throughout the borough.
Speaking following the event, the organisers at CN Chartered Accountants said:
“This year’s awards were a wonderful celebration of everything that makes Stockport’s business community so special. We were delighted to welcome Jenny Powell as our celebrity presenter and are incredibly grateful to everyone who supported the event. Raising more than £6,000 for Signpost for Carers through the generosity of local businesses and the community was a fantastic achievement and demonstrates the positive impact we can make when we come together.”
“Congratulations to all of the winners, finalists and runners-up. The standard of entries this year was truly exceptional, making judging incredibly challenging across every category. We encourage all businesses to celebrate their achievements and, if they weren’t successful this year, to enter again next year. The Stockport Business Awards are about recognising the incredible talent, innovation and resilience we have here in Stockport, and every finalist should be immensely proud.”
Stockport Business Awards 2026 Winners
Business of the Year (£10m+ Turnover) – Sponsored by CN Chartered Accountants
Business of the Year (£5m – £10m Turnover) – Sponsored by Gorvins Solicitors
Business of the Year (£1m to £5m Turnover) – Sponsored by HSBC
Business of the Year (Upto £1m Turnover)
Most Promising Young Business – Sponsored by Stockport Council & Stockport Economic Alliance
Employer of the Year – Sponsored by Stockport College
Family Business of the Year – Sponsored by CN Corporate Finance
Best Creative / Digital Award – Sponsored by Platform81
Best Not-For-Profit Organisation
The Corporate Social Responsibility Award – Sponsored by: Marketing Stockport
The Innovation Award – Sponsored by: CN Financial Planners
Hospitality, Leisure & Retail Business of The Year Award – Sponsored by: Robinsons Brewery
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As Stockport continues to attract investment, talent and innovation, the awards highlighted the remarkable achievements of businesses that are helping drive the borough’s reputation as one of the UK’s most dynamic places to live, work and do business.
Supporting Business Success Across Stockport
“At CN Chartered Accountants, we are passionate about helping businesses succeed by supporting growth, celebrating achievement, and strengthening the business community across Stockport and beyond.”
“We look forward to welcoming businesses from across the region to get involved in the 2027 Stockport Business Awards.”
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Andrew Baggott, Managing Partner of CN Chartered Accountants, commented “Selecting the finalists for each award category is never an easy task, with so many outstanding businesses entering each year. The consistently high standard and diversity of entries demonstrate the strength, innovation and success of businesses across the borough. We look forward to welcoming the Stockport business community to Royal Nawaab Pyramid on the 8th October for what promises to be another fantastic evening of celebration and recognition”.
The winners will be announced at an awards dinner which will take place on Thursday 8th October at the exclusive event floor of The Pyramid Kings Valley, Yew Street, Stockport SK4 2JU.
