The Family Business Community is excited to announce that the public vote is now OPEN for the 2025 North West Family Business Awards. This is your opportunity to choose the People’s Choice Family Business of the Year and Family Business Employee of the Year.
Voting is now live, and you can cast your vote to support the family businesses and individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the region’s business community. The winners will be celebrated at the prestigious awards ceremony on Friday, 9th May 2025, at the iconic Titanic Hotel in Liverpool.
Vote now by visiting our website North West Family Business Awards – North West Family Business Awards
Voting closes on 1st May 2025, so make sure to have your say and help shine a spotlight on the remarkable family businesses and dedicated employees who make a difference every day.
Sue Howorth, Co-Founder of The Family Business Community, said:
“Our awards celebrate the heart and soul of family enterprises in the North West. Now, the public has the chance to recognise and honour the businesses and employees who exemplify excellence, passion, and commitment within our vibrant community.”
Dave Clarkson, also a Co-Founder of The Family Business Community, added:
“The North West Family Business Awards offer a unique platform for local businesses to be recognised, and the People’s Choice categories provide the perfect opportunity for the public to show their support for the unsung heroes of the region’s family businesses.”
Don’t miss your chance to vote for your favourites and contribute to the celebration of excellence in family business.
Get Involved
The 2025 North West Family Business Awards are proudly supported by sponsors including Candid HR, AAB, Rathbones, Spencer Churchill, Net*, Hawkshead Relish, and Marsh Commercial and Gorvins Solicitors.
To learn more about the awards and the public vote, visit the official website: https://www.northwestfamilybusinessawards.co.uk/
About The Family Business Community
The Family Business Community is a trusted network for family businesses, providing opportunities for peer-to-peer contact and sharing valuable insights between generations of families.
For more information, visit: https://fambizcommunity.com/
Public Voting Categories and Finalists
Employee of the Year – Employee of the Year Finalists 2025 – North West Family Business Awards
Olivia Chadwick – Unity Lives, Liverpool
Rob Jones – Openhouse Products Ltd, Birkenhead, Merseyside
Charlotte Rothwell – Dasco Construction, Wigan, Greater Manchester
Alison Fitzgerald – Algeos, Liverpool
People’s Choice – Community Champion – People’s Choice Finalists 2025 – North West Family Business Awards
Training Works, Blackpool, Lancs
Marina View Café, Maryport, Cumbria
Lakes Sandwiches, Kendal, Cumbria
CoolCrafting, Kendal, Cumbria
Bootleggers Kendal, Cumbria
Morecambe Bay Wills & Estates Ltd, Lancaster, Lancashire
Smartxpress Body & Paint Ltd, Blackpool, Lancashire
Vanliners, Wigan, Greater Manchester
Kendal Holiday Cottages, Kendal, Cumbria
Clair de Lune, Manchester
Brian Austwick Photography, Carlisle, Cumbria
Neurosparks, Burnely, Lancashire
Buy your tickets for the event.
You don’t need to be a finalist to attend the celebrations as tickets for the prestigious awards ceremony are now on sale via the North West Family Business Awards website. The evening promises a delightful blend of celebration and recognition, offering you a memorable experience alongside the region’s exceptional family businesses.
Click here to book your tickets: https://fambizcommunity.com/event/north-west-family-business-awards-2025/
Co-hosting the Awards, alongside Sue Howorth and Dave Clarkson will be the renowned food and drink broadcaster and writer, Nigel Barden. With numerous radio and TV shows under his belt, Nigel works on the Simon Mayo Drivetime Show on Greatest Hits Radio and specialises in promoting British ingredients and artisan producers, particularly in his role as chairman of judges for The Great Taste Awards and as a host at Tom Kerridge’s “Pub in the Park” festivals.
For more information about the North West Family Business Awards, visit https://www.northwestfamilybusinessawards.co.uk/
Press Contacts for the North West Family Business Awards:
Sue Howorth – 07866 536 050
Dave Clarkson – 07908 783305
