SHOP LOCAL NANTWICH AWARDS 2026Celebrating the businesses that make our town what it is
Nominate your favourite independent business, vote for the finalists, and join us for a night celebrating the very best of local.
Connect & Celebrate
Connect & Celebrate
An evening exclusively for nominees and sponsors focused on celebration, community and connection, and the announcement of the 2026 finalists.
Includes:
Evening networking
Chip butties
Charity spotlight talks
Talk
Charity raffle
Welcome Drink
Friday 11th September 5:15pm - 10pm
Join us for an evening of celebration as we announce the finalists and celebrate all our nominees for 2026!
Chip Butties and Welcome Drink Included
£25
Members get 20% off (find out more in the members portal)
WHAT TO EXPECTHow the awards work
CLOSES 30 JUN1
Nominations
The public nominates their favourite local businesses across 11 categories.
12th September2
Finalists announced
The top 5 most-nominated businesses per category go through as finalists.
SEP – NOV3
Public vote
Finalists go to a public vote to decide the overall Best Local Business.
AWARDS NIGHT - 30th January4
Winners revealed
Category winners are announced at our black-tie celebration evening.
AWARD CATEGORIES14 ways to celebrate local
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Best Independent Business
Outstanding service, quality & impact.
✦
Best New Business
Launched within the last two years.
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Community Impact
Charitable work & community outreach.
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Best Food & Drink
Cafés, restaurants, bakeries & pubs.
▢
Best Retailer
Exceptional retail experience.
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Best Market Trader
Standout trader in our local markets.
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Young Entrepreneur
Standout owner aged 30 or under.
♡
Best Customer Service
Going the extra mile, every time.
✿
Health & Beauty
Salons, spas, fitness & wellness.
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Best Pet Business
Groomers, walkers & pet boutiques.
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Best Event Organiser
Bringing the community together.
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Best Local Cafe
Celebrating the best local cafe
Nominations for the Shop Local Nantwich Award 2026 are now CLOSED!
Nominations are first put forward by the public, and the five businesses with the most nominations in each category will be selected as finalists. These finalists will then be reviewed by a panel of experts, who will choose the winner for each category. All finalists will also go forward to a public vote, where the community will decide the overall Best Local Business.
LAST YEAR2025 awards night
Shop Local Nantwich Awards Tickets
Awards Night - 30th January 2027 at Crewe Hall
Table of 10
Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the incredible independent businesses that make our community thrive at the Shop Local Awards Night 2026.
This is a black tie occasion, so dress to impress and get ready for a night of glamour, celebration, and community spirit.
Your ticket includes:
A welcome drink on arrival
A delicious 2-course sit-down meal
Full access to the Awards Night ceremony and celebrations
Expect a fantastic evening filled with great food, networking, entertainment, and of course… recognising the outstanding achievements of our local businesses.
Ticket Terms:
Tickets are non-refundable, however they can be transferred to another name if you are unable to attend. Any allergies must be sent to info@shoploclcheshire.com 1 month prior to the event.
Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the incredible independent businesses that make our community thrive at the Shop Local Awards Night 2026.
This is a black tie occasion, so dress to impress and get ready for a night of glamour, celebration, and community spirit.
Your ticket includes:
A welcome drink on arrival
A delicious 2-course sit-down meal
Full access to the Awards Night ceremony and celebrations
Expect a fantastic evening filled with great food, networking, entertainment, and of course… recognising the outstanding achievements of our local businesses.
Ticket Terms:
Tickets are non-refundable, however they can be transferred to another name if you are unable to attend. Any allergies must be sent to info@shoploclcheshire.com 1 month prior to the event.
WE WOULD LIKE TO SAY A MASSIVE THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
Our 2026 Sponsors
Main Event Sponsor - A dedicated space for small business owners, creatives, and founders building beautiful, purpose-led businesses.
Young Trader of the Year Award Sponsor - Circle Networks is a Collaborative Growth Circle. It’s a space where business owners show up to support, refer, build, and grow together.
Best Local Business Award - Bringing South African biltong and beef jerky to England.
Start-up of the Year Award Sponsor -Specialising in crafting tailored marketing solutions that help small to medium-sized businesses boost visibility, engage target audiences, and drive growth.
Paws Award Sponsor - Certified accountant & payroll specialist.
Best Local Cafe Sponsor - Employment Law Solutions is a family-led business providing bespoke employment law, HR and health and safety support to organisations across the UK. The business combines trusted experience with modern, practical solutions tailored to each client. Built on values of integrity, trust and accountability, they support businesses of all sizes with straightforward, jargon-free advice that helps reduce risk, stay compliant and manage people with confidence.
Community Award Sponsor - Nantwich News was started in 2009 as a blog to share news, sports and what's on information in Nantwich and local villages. It has now expanded to become a hugely successful digital platform, attracting more than 1.7 million users each year (2025 figures). Nantwich Life was launched in August 2024, the first truly independent, community and free newspaper for Nantwich and the surrounding villages. We are committed to continuing to provide a free, authoritative and professional local news service for our wonderful town.
Become a Sponsor
We are now looking for Sponsors for our 2026 awards. For our Sponsorship Pack please get in touch.