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Headline Sponsor Spotlight: Robinsons Brewery

Headline Sponsor Spotlight: Robinsons Brewery

Founders and Organisors of the Stockport Business Awards, CN Chartered Accountants is delighted to welcome Robinsons Brewery as Headline Sponsor for the Stockport Business Awards 2026, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to supporting and celebrating business excellence across the borough.

Founded in 1838 and still owned and run by the Robinson family, the brewery has been a cornerstone of Stockport’s heritage for nearly two centuries. Supporting the awards reflects Robinsons’ long‑standing dedication to the region’s economy, culture and community.

The Stockport Business Awards is an is a premier, annual event founded in 2011 by CN Chartered Accountants to celebrate outstanding achievements across a wide range of sectors, recognising growth, innovation, community impact and excellence in business leadership. The 2026 ceremony will take place on 8th October in Stockport, bringing together hundreds of business professionals for a night of recognition and celebration.

Want to join Robinson’s in having your brand featured at the heart of Stockport’s most prestigious business celebration?

We have a range of sponsorship opportunities available for the 2026 awards – partner with us and be part of a celebration that inspires, connects and elevates our local business community. Help us celebrate the incredible businesses that make Stockport thrive. Contact LouiseLamaris@cngrp.co.uk for further details.

Thank You to All The 2026 Stockport Business Awards Sponsors – View Full List of Sponsors Here

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2026 Stockport Business Awards – Entries Open!

Founders and organisers, CN Chartered Accountants is delighted to announce that the 2026 Stockport Business awards entries are open! Businesses can enter as many awards as they would like for free through the Stockport Business Awards website by selecting the categories and filling in the online form.

Tickets available to all businesses to attend the awards evening on 8th October. The awards dinner will take place at The Royal Nawaab’s Pyramid and will include welcome drink & canapés, entertainment, 3 course meal (traditional continental menu), DJ and open bar throughout the night serving a range of alcohol & soft drinks.

Key Dates  

March: Entries Open | June: Entry Deadline | July: Judging | 8th October: Awards Dinner Celebration & Winners Announced

Who can Enter?

Any business, any sector, any size, any age

Main business location must be in the SK1 to SK12 postcode

Why Enter? 

Celebrate business achievements with your team

Be recognised amongst the business community

​​ Excellent PR to promote your business

Categories

Business of the Year (Over £10M Turnover)

Business of the Year (£5M – 10M Turnover)

Business of the Year (£1M – £5M Turnover)

Business of the Year (Up to £1M Turnover) 

​​ Employer of the Year

Most promising Young Business

Family Business of the Year 

Best not for Profit Organisation 

Best Digital / Creative Award

The Innovation Award 

The Corporate Social Responsibility 

The Stockport Award

Hospitality, Leisure & Retail Business of the Year   


2026 Award Sponsors & Charity Partner

This year’s headline sponsors are: CN Chartered Accountants, Gorvins Solicitors and Robinsons Brewery .

The category sponsors include: HSBC, CN Financial Planning, CN Strategic Advisors, Platform 81, Marketing Stockport, Stockport College, Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council with Stockport Economic Alliance

The 2026 Stockport Business Awards is proud to support this year’s charity partner: SignPost for Carers We are currently accepting charity raffle prize donations for the awards evening. Any donations are greatly appreciated! If you are able to donate a raffle prize for the evening get in touch with louiselamaris@cngrp.co.uk


About the Stockport Business Awards

Founded and organised by CN Chartered Accountants, the Stockport Business Awards celebrate the achievements of businesses across the borough. The awards shine a spotlight on excellence, innovation, and community contribution, helping to strengthen and uplift the Stockport business community year after year.


More Information

For details about the 2026 Stockport Business Awards, including partnership opportunities and ways to get involved, contact Louise at louiselamaris@cngrp.co.uk

The 2026 Stockport Business Awards celebration evening will take place on Thursday 8 October 2026 on the 2nd floor of Royal Nawaab Pyramid, Stockport. Learn more here: 2026 Awards Dinner Venue – Stockport Business Awards

 

 

 

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Stockport Business Awards Launch Marks the Start of a New Year of Excellence

The Stockport business community came together last week for the official Stockport Business Awards launch evening, at Stockroom. The event hosted by Stockport Business Awards founders and organisers, CN Chartered Accountants presented exciting developments for the 2026 awards. Including sponsor announcements, charity partner, category announcements and the awards celebration evening taking place on of Stockport’s most iconic venues on 8th October. 

This years headline sponsors are: CN Chartered Accountants, Gorvins Solicitors and Robinsons Brewery . The category sponsors include: HSBC, CN Financial Planning, CN Strategic Advisors, Platform 81, Marketing Stockport, Stockport College, Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council with Stockport Economic Alliance

Thursday evening’s launch event welcomed a diverse mix of businesses and business leaders for an evening of networking and collaboration.

Another key moment of the evening was the introduction of this year’s chosen charity partner, Signpost for Carers, whose essential work supporting local carers brought a deeply meaningful dimension to the event. 

Former award winners shared insights into how participation in the Stockport Business Awards has helped them gain recognition, celebrate their teams, and elevate their business profiles. Guests were encouraged to enter the 2026 awards, with the programme offering a range of categories designed to spotlight achievement, innovation, and community impact across the region. 

Louise Lamaris, Marketing Manager at CN Chartered Accountants and organiser of the Stockport Business Awards, expressed her enthusiasm for the year ahead: “It’s fantastic to see so many businesses coming together with such energy and ambition. We are looking forward to seeing the incredible entries from across Stockport.” 

The launch evening concluded with announcement that award entries are now open! 

Learn about the 2026 Stockport Business Awards and Enter Here


About the Stockport Business Awards

Founded and organised by CN Chartered Accountants, the Stockport Business Awards celebrate the achievements of businesses across the borough. The awards shine a spotlight on excellence, innovation, and community contribution, helping to strengthen and uplift the Stockport business community year after year.


More Information

For details about the 2026 Stockport Business Awards, including partnership opportunities and ways to get involved, contact Louise at louiselamaris@cngrp.co.uk

The 2026 Stockport Business Awards celebration evening will take place on Thursday 8 October 2026 on the 2nd floor of Royal Nawaab Pyramid, Stockport. Learn more here: 2026 Awards Dinner Venue – Stockport Business Awards

 

 

 

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2026 SBA Launch Event | 26th March – Business Networking, Partner Charity Announcement & Award Details

Founders, organisers and main sponsors CN Chartered Accountants are delighted to invite local businesses to the official launch event for the 2026 Stockport Business Awards.

Event Details

📅 When:
Thursday 26 March 2026, 18:00 – 20:00

📍 Where:
Stockroom
Merseyway Shopping Centre
Stockport
SK1 1PR

Venue information, directions, and parking details are available here: Visit us – Stockroom

👉 Book  Your Free Place Now 


What to Expect

The launch event provides an excellent opportunity to network with fellow professionals from across Stockport’s thriving business community and to learn what’s new for this year’s awards.

It’s an ideal event for businesses entering the awards for the first time, offering insight into the categories, the entry process, and what judges will be looking for.

Highlights of the evening include:

  • Welcome drinks, light bites, and networking
  • Meet the 2026 headline and category sponsors (Sponsorship opportunities available – Learn more here
  • Presentation on the 2026 awards programme and entry process, including a Q&A session
  • Announcement of the 2026 award categories
  • Reveal of the 2026 charity partner (Charity applications open until 13th March – Learn more here
  • Details of the ceremony venue for the celebration evening on 8 October and information on how to secure your tickets

Guests will also have the chance to meet the founders and organisers of the 2026 Stockport Business Awards and ask any questions about this year’s event.


A Message from the Founders

Andrew Baggott, Founding Partner of CN Chartered Accountants, commented:

“We’re really looking forward to welcoming everyone to this year’s launch event — and hopefully meeting plenty of new faces too. As we enter the 15th year of the awards, it’s fantastic to see how the event continues to grow, with support from the Stockport business community stronger than ever.”


How to Book Your Place

Once registered, you’ll receive a confirmation email for your booking.

 


More Information

For details about the 2026 Stockport Business Awards, including partnership opportunities and ways to get involved, contact Louise at louiselamaris@cngrp.co.uk

The 2026 Stockport Business Awards celebration evening will take place on Thursday 8 October 2026 at a venue in Stockport – To be announced at the Launch Evening. The award entries open 27 March 2026.

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Headline Sponsor Spotlight: Gorvins Solicitors

Headline Sponsor Spotlight: Gorvins Solicitors

Founders and Organisors of the Stockport Business Awards, CN Chartered Accountants is proud to announce Gorvins Solicitors are once again Headline Sponsor for the Stockport Business Awards 2026, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to supporting and celebrating business excellence across the borough.

The Stockport Business Awards is a premier, annual event founded in 2011 by CN Chartered Accountants to celebrate business excellence, innovation, and success within the borough.

As one of the region’s most established law firms, Gorvins Solicitors has played a central role in helping businesses grow, navigate challenges and thrive – making the partnership a natural fit. Learn more about Gorvins here > Stockport Solicitors | Law Firm Greater Manchester | Legal Services From Gorvins

Want to join Gorvins in having your brand featured at the heart of Stockport’s most prestigious business celebration?

We have a range of sponsorship opportunities available for the 2026 awards – partner with us and be part of a celebration that inspires, connects and elevates our local business community. Help us celebrate the incredible businesses that make Stockport thrive. Contact LouiseLamaris@cngrp.co.uk for further details.

Thank You to All The 2026 Stockport Business Awards Sponsors – View Sponsor List Here

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2026 Sponsorship Opportunities Available!

Want to Elevate Your Brand by Sponsoring the Awards?

Joining us as a sponsor at the Stockport Business Awards puts your business in front of senior decision-makers and business leaders. Including;

  • Branding and links to your website from the Stockport Business Awards website
  • PR coverage before, during and after the event
  • Promotion at the event – promotion of your business in the awards brochure which is
    delivered on the night to 400 influential business people & after the event to further businesses
  • Promotion at the event on the on-screen presentation which runs throughout the evening
  • Inclusion in a large-scale social media campaign (which has a reach of almost 5000 followers)
  • Networking – pre and post-event networking opportunities & networking on the evening
  • Ability to use Stockport Business Awards sponsor branding on your own emails, website, press
    releases and stationary within agreed guidelines
  • Presentation of the award to the winner of your sponsored category on the evening with a photo opportunity
  • Prime table position close to the stage
  • Tickets to the celebration awards evening 

To learn more about the range of sponsorship packages available or to discuss your options, please contact Louise Lamaris on louiselamaris@cngrp.co.uk or 07521577580. 

 

Want to learn more about the 2026 Awards?

Join us at the 2026 Stockport Business Awards Launch Evening – Thursday 26th March 

Founders & Organisers of the Stockport Business Awards, CN Chartered Accountants invite you to the free-to-attend Launch Evening on 26th March from 6pm to 8pm (Venue TBC). For more information and to reserve your free place, please contact Louise Lamaris on louiselamaris@cngrp.co.uk

 

 

 

 

 

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Charity Partner Applications Now Open! – Partner Announced at SBA2026 Launch Evening (26th March)

Could you be the 2026 Stockport Business Awards Charity Partner?

Founders, organisers and headline sponsors of the Stockport Business Awards, CN Chartered Accountants, have begun their search for the 2026 Stockport Business Award Charity Partner.

Entries are now open for charities to apply for the opportunity to partner up with the awards and benefit from all fundraising activities and proceeds from the evening. The chosen charity will get links and branding on the Stockport Business Awards website, PR coverage before and after the awards, promotion in the awards brochure, and the opportunity to form new relationships with local businesses in the area.

The Stockport Business Awards has been an iconic event within the business community of Stockport for over 12 years. Last Year’s chosen charity, recently re-named Hospice, Moya Cole (Previously St Ann’s) raised over £3,500 on the evening. 

Rachel McMillian, CEO Moya Cole Hospice comments…

“It was wonderful to be a part of the Stockport Business Awards 2025 and to have Moya Cole Hospice as this year’s charity partner. It was a terrific evening celebrating the wonderful Stockport business community. I want to express my sincere gratitude for all the support and to those who helped raise an incredible £3,533 for our hospice! Congratulations to all the winners!”

Founding Partner, Andrew Baggott of CN Chartered Accountants, said:

“We are delighted to have supported so many amazing charities over the years and to see the benefits of the event’s fundraising. It’s a fantastic chance for charity organisations to raise their profile in Stockport, benefit from such a generous community and of course enjoy the evening’s awards”.

To apply to be this year’s charity partner please contact louiselamaris@cngrp.co.uk.

Want to learn more about the 2026 Awards?

Join us at the 2026 Stockport Business Awards Launch Evening – Thursday 26th March 

Founders & Organisers of the Stockport Business Awards, CN Chartered Accountants invite you to free-to-attend Launch Evening on 2th March from 6pm to 8pm at Stockroom, Merseyway, Stockport. For more information and to reserve your free place, please contact Louise Lamaris on louiselamaris@cngrp.co.uk

 

 

 

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Stockport Business Awards 2025 Highlights

Founders, main sponsors and organisers, CN Chartered Accountants (CNCA), would like to thank all those who were involved and attended the 2025 Stockport Business Awards. See the 2025 Video Highlights 

The popular annual Stockport Business Awards took place on Thursday 2nd October at Edgeley Park and welcomed local businesses to an enjoyable evening celebrating business excellence in the region.  

Congratulations to the Award Winners, who were awarded their prizes by the headline and category sponsors, during the impressive evening, presented by celebrity presenter, Jenny Powell.

As well as the award presentations, guests also enjoyed networking with the local community, a 3 course dinner, drinks, entertainment, DJ and dancing and a raffle in aid of Moya Cole Hospice – There were fantastic prizes to be won, thanks to the donations from the local community.

Once again, CN Chartered Accountants (CNCA) would like to thank the 2025 JudgesHeadline & Award Sponsors, Design Partner and Media Partner for their continued support.

And a special thank you to the 100+ businesses that entered the 2025 Stockport Business Awards.

CNCA look forward to celebrating with you again in 2026!

For information on opportunities to be involved in the 2026 Stockport Business Awards, please contact: louiselamaris@cngrp.co.uk

2025 Award Winners and Runners Up

Large Business of the Year (Turnover 10m+) 

Sponsored by CN Chartered Accountants

  • Award Winner: Parfetts 

  • Runner up: Vernon Building Society
  • Runner up: TMT Commercial Contractors  

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The 2025 Stockport Business Awards Raises over £3500 for Moya Cole Hospice

Founders and Organisers of the Stockport Business Awards, CN Chartered Accountants and Charity Partner, Moya Cole Hospice are delighted to announce the #SBA2025 raised a total of £3,533!

Chief Executive of Moya Cole Hospice, Rachel McMillan took to the stage to kick off the awards evening. Rachel delivered an inspirational presentation outlining the fantastic work that the recently re-named Hospice, Moya Cole (Previously St Ann’s) do to help and support patients, their loved-ones and carers that are affected by life-limiting illnesses. 

Rachel McMillian, CEO Moya Cole Hospice comments… “It was wonderful to be a part of the Stockport Business Awards 2025 and to have Moya Cole Hospice as this year’s charity partner. It was a terrific evening celebrating the wonderful Stockport business community. I want to express my sincere gratitude for all the support and to those who helped raise an incredible £3,533 for our hospice! Congratulations to all the winners!”

Read about the #SBA2025 Charity Partner Here

Raffle and Prize Winners

As well as celebrity host, Jenny Powell, award presentations and an enjoyable night of networking, dinner and entertainment, guests at the recent Stockport Business Awards supported the #SBA2025 Charity Partner, Moya Cole Hospice by kindly donating prizes and taking part in the raffle.

The raffle prize draw took place on 7th October at the Moya Cole Hospice in Heald Green.

See the Raffle Draw

Congratulations to the prize winners – who will be notified and receive delivery of their prize in the following weeks.

The contributions from the Stockport Business Awards will help Moya Cole Hospice reach their fundraising target to continue delivering high-quality, specialist care including the development of a new high quality care Hospice.

Further Information and 2026 Stockport Business Awards

For more information and regular updates visit the www.stockportbusinessawards.co.uk and follow on Facebook, Instagram and Linkedin (#SBA2025).

For any other queries, including opportunities to be involved in the 2026 Stockport Business Awards, please contact: louiselamaris@cngrp.co.uk

Founders, Organisers & Main Sponsors of the Stockport Business Awards 

CN Chartered Accountants are the founders, organisers and main sponsors of The Stockport Business Awards.

At CN Chartered Accountants our goal is to understand your business and support your growth. We work alongside your business to provide tailored solutions to suit your needs and offer intelligent professional advice at all times. As a team, we encourage and motivate each other in a dynamic environment to enable us to provide innovative and profitable solutions for you and your business. We service clients in the Stockport and South Manchester area as well as around the Northwest and countrywide.

Learn more at: www.cnca.co.uk

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CNCA Celebrates Business Excellence with Local Organisations at The 2025 Stockport Business Awards – Presented by Jenny Powell

Founders, main sponsors and organisers, CN Chartered Accountants (CNCA), would like to thank all those who were involved and attended the 2025 Stockport Business Awards.

The popular annual Stockport Business Awards took place on Thursday 2nd October at Edgeley Park and welcomed local businesses to an enjoyable evening celebrating business excellence in the region.  

2025 Stockport Business Award Winners

Congratulations to the Award Winners, who were awarded their prizes by the headline and category sponsors, during the impressive evening, presented by celebrity presenter, Jenny Powell.

As well as the award presentations, guests also enjoyed networking with the local community, a 3 course dinner, drinks, entertainment, DJ and dancing and a raffle in aid of Moya Cole Hospice – There were fantastic prizes to be won, thanks to the donations from the local community.

The raffle prize draw will take place week commencing 6th October at the new Moya Cole Hospice in Heald Green. The prize winners will be notified and receive delivery of their prize in the following weeks.

Once again, CN Chartered Accountants (CNCA) would like to thank the 2025 JudgesHeadline & Award Sponsors, Design Partner and Media Partner for their continued support.

And a special thank you to the 100+ businesses that entered the 2025 Stockport Business Awards.

CNCA look forward to celebrating with you again in 2026!

For information on opportunities to be involved in the 2026 Stockport Business Awards, please contact: louiselamaris@cngrp.co.uk

2025 Award Winners and Runners Up

Large Business of the Year (Turnover 10m+) 

Sponsored by CN Chartered Accountants

  • Award Winner: Parfetts 

  • Runner up: Vernon Building Society
  • Runner up: TMT Commercial Contractors  

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