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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 (Venue TBC). 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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CNCA Look Forward to Celebrating Business Excellence in Stockport This Thursday!

The team at Founders, Organisers & Main Sponsors of the Stockport Business Awards, CN Chartered Accountants are looking forward to welcoming  local businesses at the popular annual Stockport Business Awards celebration and dinner taking place at Edgeley Park this Thursday, 2nd October.

 

Business will have chance to network with local businesses whilst enjoying, dinner, drinks and entertainment.

Highlights for the night of celebrating some of the best businesses Stockport has to offer, includes,

✨ Welcome drink and 3-course meal
✨ DJ, bar, and party

✨ 360 camera photo and video clip opportunities – including PR coverage before and after event
✨ Networking & celebrating with local businesses – opportunities to showcase your businesses
✨ Charity raffle in aid of St Ann’s Hospice – Fantastic prizes to win (thanks to the local community donations)
✨ A look ahead to the 2026 awards
Celebrity presenter Jenny Powell

Date: 2nd October 2025 | Time: 18.00 – Midnight
Location: 1883 Suite, Edgeley Park, Hardcastle Rd, Stockport
Further Info: Visit SBA2025 Website

Further Information about the Night

See the SBA2025 dedicated event page in the run up to and on the day of the event for full event details and agenda. 

As a reminder, the dress code is black tie—so it’s the perfect excuse to get dressed up and enjoy an evening of celebration!

Parking is available on-site, though spaces are limited and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Please also note that, unfortunately, overnight parking will not be permitted.

 Last remaining tickets are available – contact support.services@cngrp.co.uk if you would like any more tickets or to invite any guests.

 Award Nominees

Congratulations to the Award Nominees – Winners will be announced at the Celebration Evening. 

Charity Partner & Raffle 

Each year, as well as celebrating the best in business in Stockport, the awards also routinely raise much-needed funds for local causes, and this year will be supporting Stockport-based charity, Moya Cole Hospice

Enter the #SBA2025 Raffle in aid of Moya Cole Hospice (Previously named St Ann’s Hospice)

Attendees to the Stockport Business Awards celebration evening will be invited to enclose a donation in the envelope on their table at the and clearly write their details to receive your prize. 

There are fantastic prizes up for grabs thanks to the wonderful Stockport community.

The raffle will be drawn next week at Moya Cole Hospice’s new site and prize winners  will then be contacted to arrange the delivery of their prize. 

Sponsors & Partners 

Thank you to the 2025 Judges, Headline & Award Sponsors, Design Partner and Media Partner

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

For any other queries please contact: support.services@cngrp.co.uk

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Social / Networking Night Out for You & Your Colleagues – CNCA Invites You to SBA2025

Founders, main sponsors and organisers, CN Chartered Accountants invite you to a Celebration & Networking Evening on 2nd Oct at Edgeley Park Conference & Events from 6pm.

Your chance to network with local businesses whilst enjoying, dinner, drinks and entertainment. All businesses / individuals welcome!

Simply book your places online at: Stockport Business Awards Tickets or email louiselamaris@cngrp.co.uk

Take a look back to 2024 and gain an insight into what you can enjoy at the 2025 celebration evening! Book Now

Come along and celebrate some of the best businesses Stockport has to offer, networking opportunities and introduce your business to everyone on the night.

✨ Welcome drink and 3-course meal
✨ DJ, bar, and party✨ 360 camera photo and video clip opportunities – including PR coverage before and after event
✨ Networking & celebrating with local businesses – opportunities to showcase your businesses
✨ Charity raffle in aid of St Ann’s Hospice – Fantastic prizes to win (thanks to the local community donations)
✨ A look ahead to the 2026 awards
Celebrity presenter Jenny Powell

Date: 2nd October 2025 | Time: 18.00 – Midnight
Location: 1883 Suite, Edgeley Park, Hardcastle Rd, Stockport
Further Info: Visit SBA2025 Website

Further Information / Reservation

For further details or to reserve your tickets contact Louise Lamaris, email louiselamaris@cngrp.co.uk or phone: 0161 495 4700

Award Nominees

Congratulations to the Award Nominees – Winners will be announced at the Celebration Evening

Charity Partner & Raffle 

Each year, as well as celebrating the best in business in Stockport, the awards also routinely raise much-needed funds for local causes, and this year will be supporting Stockport-based charity, St Ann’s Hospice

If any businesses would like to donate a prize for the raffle that will take place during the awards celebration on 2nd October please contact support.services@cngrp.co.uk. Your donations are very much appreciated and we will reference your business for the kind contribution. 

Sponsors & Partners 

Thank you to the 2025 Judges, Headline & Award Sponsors, Design Partner and Media Partner

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

For any other queries please contact: support.services@cngrp.co.uk

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Stockport Business Awards – 2 Weeks to Go! Tickets Available

With just 2 weeks to go and a few places remaining, founders, main sponsors and organisers, CN Chartered Accountants, would like to invite you to the SBA2025 celebration and networking evening on 2nd October at Edgeley Park, Hardcastle Rd, Stockport . Simply book your places here

We look forward to welcoming you to the 2025 Stockport Business Awards Evening to celebrate some of the best businesses Stockport has to offer.  It’s set to be a fantastic ‘Black tie’ event, including;

  • Welcome drink and 3-course meal
  • DJ, bar, and party
  • 360 camera photo and video clip opportunities – including PR coverage before and after event
  • Networking & celebrating with local businesses – opportunities to showcase your businesses
  • Charity raffle – donations welcome, details below
  • A look ahead to the 2026 awards
  • Celebrity presenter Jenny Powell

Book your Place

Congratulations to the Award Nominees – Winners will be announced at the Celebration Evening

Charity Partner & Raffle 

Each year, as well as celebrating the best in business in Stockport, the awards also routinely raise much-needed funds for local causes, and this year will be supporting Stockport-based charity, St Ann’s Hospice

If any businesses would like to donate a prize for the raffle that will take place during the awards celebration on 2nd October please contact support.services@cngrp.co.uk. Your donations are very much appreciated and we will reference your business for the kind contribution. 

Local DAB station, Strawberry Radio will also return as media partner for the event.

 

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

For any other queries please contact: support.services@cngrp.co.uk

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Stockport Business Awards – Ticket Sales Extended

Great News! Due to the recent holidays, founders, main sponsors and organisers, CN Chartered Accountants, is delighted to announce that ticket sales for the 2025 Stockport Business Awards will remain open for another few weeks! so, if you haven’t got your tickets yet, there is still time to reserve your places.

Join us on 2nd October at Edgeley Park, Hardcastle Rd, Stockport to celebrate some of the best businesses Stockport has to offer.  It’s set to be a fantastic ‘Black tie’ event, including;

  • Welcome drink and 3-course meal
  • DJ, bar, and party
  • 360 camera photo and video clip opportunities – including PR coverage before and after event
  • Networking & celebrating with local businesses – opportunities to showcase your businesses
  • Charity raffle – donations welcome, details below
  • A look ahead to the 2026 awards
  • Celebrity presenter Jenny Powell

Award Nominees

Charity Partner & Raffle Donations

Each year, as well as celebrating the best in business in Stockport, the awards also routinely raise much-needed funds for local causes, and this year will be supporting Stockport-based charity, St Ann’s Hospice

If any businesses would like to donate a prize for the raffle that will take place during the awards celebration on 2nd October please contact support.services@cngrp.co.uk. Your donations are very much appreciated and we will reference your business for the kind contribution. 

Local DAB station, Strawberry Radio will also return as media partner for the event.

 

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

For any other queries please contact: support.services@cngrp.co.uk

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Tickets for 2025 Stockport Business Awards on Sale – Book by 28th August

Following the recent shortlist announcement, founders, main sponsors and organisers, CN Chartered Accountants, have opened the ticket sales for the 2025 Stockport Business Awards taking place on 2nd October at Edgeley Park, Hardcastle Rd, Stockport. Ticket 

The 2025 winners will be announced at an awards dinner which will take place on Thursday the 2nd of October at Edgeley Park.

Tickets are now open and on sale and all businesses are welcome to join us. You can reserve your tickets by emailing louiselamaris@cngrp.co.uk or visit Stockport Business Awards (www.stockportbusinessawards.co.uk) website  for further details.

The judging panel consisted of representatives from founders & organisers CN Chartered Accountants, Headline sponsors, Gorvins Solicitors and Essential Personnel and representatives from Stockport Borough Council, the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce and our design partner, Platform 81.

After many hours of discussion and debate the shortlist was agreed.

Andrew Baggott, Managing Partner of CN Chartered Accountants, commented 

… ‘’Another year of receiving a variety of fantastic business entries clearly proves all the good things that are going on in the borough and highlights many business success stories. We are looking forward to another fantastic evening on 2nd October at Edgeley Park celebrating the success of the Stockport business community”.

 

This year’s shortlist is:

Large Business of the Year (Turnover 10m+) – Sponsored by CN Chartered Accountants

  • Vernon Building Society
  • TMT Commercial Contractors  
  • Parfetts 

Medium Business of the Year (Turnover £5m – £10m) – Sponsored by Gorvins Solicitors

  • McCrory Construction 
  • Arden Dies
  • Pure Innovations 

Small Business of the Year (Turnover Up to £5m) – Sponsored by Essential Personnel

  • Edge Electrical Solutions 
  • bMindful Psychology
  • Simply Books

Most Promising Young Business – Sponsored by Stockport Council

  • Eco Clarity
  • Donellon Contractors
  • Trademark Property Solutions 

Employer of the Year – Sponsored by Stockport College

  • Cheadle Hulme Dental 
  • Little Tinkers Day Care
  • Vernon Building Society

Family Business of the Year – Sponsored by CN Strategic Advisors 

  • Arden Dies
  • Stephensons 
  • Coffee Block

Creative Award – Sponsored by Platform81

  • Stagecoach Stockport 
  • Crystal Clear Media  
  • Stockport County Football Club

Best Not-For-Profit Organisation – Sponsored by: Sage 

  • Stockport County Community Trust 
  • Arc
  • ‘The Humane Research Trust

The Corporate Social Responsibility Award – Sponsored by: Marketing Stockport

  • Eco Clarity 
  • George Cox & Sons
  • Trademark Property Solutions

The Innovation Award – Sponsored by: CN Financial Planners

  • Eco Clarity 
  • Crystal Clear Media 
  • Floreeda Fabrications

The Stockport Award – Sponsored by Edgeley Park

  • Stockport County Community Trust
  • Coffee Block 
  • Merseyway Shopping Centre

 

Charity Partner & Raffle Donations

Each year, as well as celebrating the best in business in Stockport, the awards also routinely raise much-needed funds for local causes, and this year will be supporting Stockport-based charity, St Ann’s Hospice

If any businesses would like to donate a prize for the raffle that will take place during the awards celebration on 2nd October please contact support.services@cngrp.co.uk. Your donations are very much appreciated and we will reference your business for the kind contribution. 

Local DAB station, Strawberry Radio will also return as media partner for the event.

 

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

For any other queries please contact: support.services@cngrp.co.uk

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