We are delighted to announce that we are once again sponsoring the Export Award at the Red Rose Awards 2026, the sixteenth annual celebration of the Lancashire business community, presented by Lancashire Business View.
What are the Red Rose Awards?
The Red Rose Awards provide a fantastic platform to promote success with the aim of encouraging trade within the county. The awards are about the businesses that keep the county alive – the heroes of the Lancashire economy.
The awards are an opportunity for businesses to showcase their story to the wider community by entering!
Why have PM+M chosen to sponsor the export award again?
At PM+M, we work closely with many Lancashire businesses that trade internationally, so we see first-hand the significant value exporting brings — not just to individual companies but to the wider economy. The Export Award is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate and recognise those businesses that are taking Lancashire to the world stage. Export doesn’t need to make up a significant percentage of overall turnover to be worth celebrating — whether you’re just starting out on your export journey or already established across multiple jurisdictions and international markets it’s an achievement that deserves recognition.
Where and when are the Red Rose Awards taking place?
The Red Rose Awards are set to take place on Thursday 12 March 2026 at Winter Gardens, Blackpool.
Who can enter the Red Rose Awards?
The Red Rose Awards are open to any business who are based within the current Lancashire county boundaries and pay business rates in the districts or boroughs.
What is the timeline for the RRA?
- 1 September 2025 – Entries open
- 5 December 2025 – Entries close
- 19 January 2026 – Finalists announced
- 4 and 5 February 2026 – Judging days
- 12 March 2026 – Awards ceremony
What categories are available and what are the new categories this year?
- Built Environment Award
- Commitment to Skills Award
- Customer Service Award
- Design Award
- Digital Award
- Employer of the Year Award
- Environmental, Social and Governance Award
- Export Award
- Family Business Award
- Large Business Award
- Made in Lancashire Award
- Medium Business Award
- Micro Business Award
- New Business Award
- Not-for-profit Award
- Professional Services Award
- Scale-up Award
- Small Business Award
- Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Award
- Transformation Award
- Transport and Logistics Award
The new award categories are as follows:
- AI and Tech Innovation Award
- Creative Business Award
- Deal of the Year Award
How many categories can you enter?
You’re eligible to enter up to three categories.
How can you apply?
To find out more about the awards and how you can enter, click here.
