Local Business Awards 2025
Coastal Radio has proudly partnered with Blackpool & The Fylde College for the return of the
Local Business Awards 2025
Nominations are now OPEN
Nominate a person or business that you believe merits recognition in one of the 25 amazing categories.
You have from now until midnight on Sunday, 23rd February to get NOMINATING!
We will then take the best 6 in each category to be shortlisted and through to 8 weeks of public voting!
On May 22nd, we will hold our Black-Tie Gala Dinner & Awards ceremony in the stunning Blackpool Tower Ballroom. This will be another night to remember because last year Blackpool Tower truly ROCKED!!!
Last year we had over 4400 nominations, and over 36,600 votes were cast! You blew our minds!
Get ready... GET NOMINATING
Categories
Event of The Year Award
Events that have taken place in the area, such as independent events and council events, festivals, Fun Days Gala Days
Supplier / Trade Services Award
Trade businesses, including. electricians, plumbers, builders, tilers, and green energy suppliers
Online/Web Based Award
Any business that has no shop front that is purely web/social media-based B2B or B2C
Not For Profit Award
Any charity or not-for-profit Community Interest Company can enter this category
Business Person of The Year
Anyone who is running a business and has shown growth, innovation or any other stand out results
Customer Services Awards
Any business that has interaction with the general public in a customer-facing situation in person or online
Employer of The Year
Any business in any sector that employs at least one other person besides the "Boss", needs to show they are the best
Food Glorious Food
All food outlets, bars, pubs, café's restaurants, takeaways, butchers, cake shops, etc.—anyone that serves food
New Business Award
Open for any business opened and set up in the last 2 years.
Local Independent Retailer
Any retail business, boutiques, gift shops, car dealers, furniture, etc
Digital Marketing & Creativity Award
Anything digital or creative industry, inc. content creators, digital marketing, videos, photography
Small Business Award
Any business within the Blackpool and Fylde Coast area in any sector with 1–9 employees, including sole traders
Medium Business Award
Any business in any sector with 10-24 employees
Large Business Award
Any business in any sector with 25+ employees
Family Business
A local Fylde Coast business that is run by a family.
Kids Choice Awards
Anything Child-related, inc. play centres, attractions, nurseries, could even be child-friendly cafes etc.
CSR Award
Businesses that have gone out of their way to help and strengthen there community through volunteering and charitable events.
Professional Services
Solicitors, Accountants, Financial Advisors, Insurance Brokers, Banking, Card Services, Estate agencies, architects etc
Hospitality Award
Venues, Hotels, B&B's, Attractions, Restaurants, Bars, Pubs, Clubs, Staff Agencies
Hair & Nail Salon
All Hair and nail salons, inc. mobile and in-House
Beauty & Aesthetics
All, beauty, aesthetics, mobile, in-house, lash's, MUA
Leisure & Tourism Award
Any business working within the tourism industry, including. attractions, Events, and hotels
After Dark Award
Any nightlife entertainment, Inc. bars, pubs, clubs, entertainment venues
Health, Fitness & Wellbeing
Gyms, fitness, nutrition, Personal Trainers, Wellbeing therapists, anything that promotes a healthier lifestyle
Coaching/Training Business
Personal Development, Training Companies, Growth Advisors, 121 or group business coaching