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Friday 6th March 2026
Crowne Plaza City Centre Hotel, Liverpool

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Women in Business Awards 2026

Downtown in Business will host the annual Women in Business Awards Gala Lunch 2026, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on the afternoon of Friday 6th March, followed by a spectacular after show party at the Malmaison Hotel.

The event will celebrate the finest female-led businesses, the established and up-and-coming entrepreneurs, and the women who make the most valuable contribution to the growth of the Liverpool City Region economy.

To discuss sponsorship opportunities for the Women in Business Awards 2026 contact [email protected]

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Nominating closes Friday 31st October 2025

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Which female entrepreneur who has set up their business in the past three years has caught your eye the most?
*Please enter the name of the person and the company they work for*
Celebrate a high-potential professional making a remarkable early impact in her career
*Please enter the name of the person and the company they work for*
Who from the world of PR, Marketing and media has stood out from the crowd?
*Please enter the name of the person and the company they work for*
Which female business leader has contributed most to innovation and market disruption?
*Please enter the name of the person and the company they work for*
Name your favourite female who is leading light in the digital and technology sector.
*Please enter the name of the person and the company they work for*
Which female-led business has impressed you most in the net zero space?.
*Please enter the name of the person and the company they work for*
Which female has been involved in business projects and initiatives that have made a positive difference to the community?
*Please enter the name of the person and the company they work for*
The visitor economy is such an important industry in Liverpool. Who has done the most to support the sector this year?
*Please enter the name of the person and the company they work for*
Hotels, Bars and Restaurants provide the foundation for our first-class visitor offer. Which female leaders has done the most to make their venue a success?
*Please enter the name of the person and the company they work for*
Behind every great business is an army of people rolling their sleeves up and delivering for the company, their team and the customer. Which female in your bsiiness should be recognised as an 'Unsung Hero'?
*Please enter the name of the person and the company they work for*
Property and regeneration are at the core of any city’s growth and economic success. Which female from this industry sector deserves a #WIBA?
*Please enter the name of the person and the company they work for*
Which woman from the professional services industry, an accountant, solicitor, or recruiter, deserves to be named 'Professional of the Year'?
*Please enter the name of the person and the company they work for*
Which Liverpool City Region company has been the outstanding one for you during the last twelve months?
*Please enter the name of the company*
Whose business journey as motivated others to achieve their potential?
*Please enter the name of the company*
The female entrepreneur that deserves to be recognised as the best in the business.
*Please enter the name of the person and the company they work for*

What are the Livercool 2022 categories?

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Tickets for the Women in Business Awards 2026 will go on sale soon.

For further information about the Women in Business Awards 2026 contact [email protected].

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You can buy tickets be enquiring here.

You will not need to show a ticket on the evening.

The Venue is the Crowne Plaza Liverpool City Centre.

2 St Nicholas Pl, Liverpool L3 1QW

Further information is available via cp.liverpool.com

The dresscode is lounge suit and cocktail dresses.

Women’s dress codes explained.

The event starts from 12:00pm with networking in the reception area. Entrance to the room will begin around 1:00pm.

There will be a set menu on the day. Please contact us to let us know of any dietary requirements.

You can pre-order drinks for your table, further information will be released nearer the event.

For dietary requirements contact [email protected].

You (the public) can nominate colleagues, clients, peers/businesses in the relevant categories.

The results of nominations are then collated and shortlists produced based on the number of nominations a person/company has received.

The voting form is then open to the public. We encourage all nominees to promote their nomination as much as possible to secure votes.

The winners are selected based on which nominee receives the most votes