The City of Manchester Business Awards 2026 celebrated the businesses, organisations and individuals making a positive impact across Manchester’s business community.
Hosted by Lucy Meacock and held at The Lowry Hotel, the awards brought together businesses from across the city to recognise another year of achievement, innovation and success.
A huge thank you to our headline sponsor and charity partner, Nugent, for their support of this year’s awards.
The Winners
BDM/Salesperson of the Year 2026
Kerry Truelove, Malmaison
Employer of the Year 2026
Red Rock
Insurance Broker of the Year 2026
Verlingue
PR, Communication and Public Affairs Company of the Year 2026
Social
Legal Firm of the Year 2026
HM3 Legal
Business Services Company of the Year 2026
Xeinadin
Hotel of the Year 2026
The Manchester Deansgate Hotel
Restaurant/Bar of the Year 2026
Fogo de Chão
Architect of the Year 2026
P + HS Architects
Property Services Company of the Year 2026
Avison Young
Developer of the Year 2026
PJ Livesey
Contractor of the Year 2026
Kier Group
Business of the Year 2026
Co-Op Live
The Tony Award 2026
Lisa Morton, Roland Dransfield
Chief Executives Award 2026
Charmaine O’Connor, P.P. O’Connor
