THE town’s outstanding businesses, entrepreneurs, employers and community organisations have been celebrated at a sold-out Warrington Chamber Plus Business Awards 2026, held at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.
The glittering awards evening brought together the town’s business community to recognise achievement, innovation and dedication, while marking a remarkable double anniversary year for both Warrington Chamber of Commerce and Warrington Wolves, which are each celebrating 150 years.
Hosted by broadcaster and performer Jo Lloyd from Smooth FM, the event recognised the people and organisations helping to drive Warrington’s economy, support local communities and create opportunities for the future.
The evening also raised £1,700 for the Warrington Wolves Foundation through a raffle, providing a welcome boost for the charitable work of the club’s foundation.
Chamber chair Paul Taylor congratulated all those shortlisted and recognised the importance of celebrating success across the local business community.
He said: “These awards celebrate the outstanding businesses, entrepreneurs, employers, charities and emerging talent that drive our local economy and make Warrington such a vibrant place to live, work and do business.
“Congratulations to all our finalists. Whatever the outcome, you are all winners in demonstrating innovation, resilience and commitment to our community.”
Meet the Warrington Chamber Plus Business Awards 2026 winners
Young Person of the Year
James Mercer (right)
Sponsored by Pete Pinnington Productions.
Charity of the Year
More than Together
Sponsored by Barrow Electrical.
Entrepreneur of the Year
Rebecca Dutton Geraghty
Sponsored by The Causeway.
Employer of the Year
Adele Carr Recruitment
Sponsored by NatWest Bank.
Businessman of the Year
Andrew Unsworth Wire Cranes
Sponsored by KNEKT business
Businesswoman of the Year
Siobhan McCarroll with Carl Oates from Platform
Sponsored by Platform.
Small Business of the Year
The Wire Cranes team
Sponsored by Obi Property.
Outstanding Achievement Award
Laurence Barrow with Danny Hudson
Sponsored by Watsons Solicitors.
Contribution to Business Award
Carl Fitzpatrick receives the award on behalf of Mike Lomax from Chamber CEO Stephen Fitzsimons
Selected by the Chamber Board and sponsored by Taylor Estates.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Charles Hewitt via video link
Selected by the Chamber Board and sponsored by Greenalls.
Business of the Year
Labdesk
Sponsored by Sellafield Ltd.
Celebrating Warrington’s business community
The awards provided an opportunity to recognise the breadth of talent, enterprise and community commitment across Warrington, from emerging young professionals and ambitious entrepreneurs to established businesses and individuals whose contributions have helped shape the local economy.
The 2026 celebrations carried additional significance as Warrington Chamber of Commerce and Warrington Wolves marked 150 years of history, achievement and service to the town.
With a packed event, a celebration of local success and £1,700 raised for the Warrington Wolves Foundation, the evening underlined the strength of the connections between Warrington’s business community, its charitable organisations and its sporting heritage.
Congratulations to all the winners and finalists who helped make the Warrington Chamber Plus Business Awards 2026 a memorable celebration of the town’s achievements.
