Local Business Awards 2025
Coastal Radio brings you the return of the Local Business Awards 2025, proudly supported by Blackpool & The Fylde College.
Over the past few weeks, you have been nominating a person or business that you believe merits recognition in one of the 26 amazing categories.
With a Black-Tie Gala Dinner and amazing entertainment on the evening of Thursday May 22nd at the glamorous Blackpool Tower Ballroom, this will be a night to remember
It's now time for you to vote for which one of the six shortlisted nominees in each category should win!
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
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Not For Profit Award
Any charity or not-for-profit Community Interest Company can enter this category
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Trade Services
Award
Trade businesses, including. electricians, plumbers, builders, tilers, and green energy suppliers
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Online/Web Based Award
Any business that has no shop front, that is purely web/social media-based B2B or B2C
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Business Person of The Year
Anyone who is running a business and has shown growth, innovation or any other stand out results
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Customer Services Awards
Any business that has interaction with the general public in a customer-facing situation in person or online
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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
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Food Glorious Food
All food outlets, bars, pubs, café's restaurants, takeaways, butchers, cake shops, etc-anyone that serves food
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New Business Award
Open for any business opened and set up in the last 2 years (from January 22 to January 24)
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Local Independent Retailer
Any retail business, boutiques, gift shops, car dealers, furniture, etc
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Digital Marketing & Creativity Award
Anything digital or creative industry, inc. content creators, digital marketing, videos, photography
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Small Business Award
Any business within the Blackpool and Fylde Coast area in any sector with 1-9 employees, including sole traders
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Kids Choice Awards
Anything Child-related, inc. play centres, attractions, nurseries, could even be child-friendly cafes etc.
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CSR Award
Businesses that have gone out of their way to help and strengthen there community through volunteering and charitable events.
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Professional Services
Solicitors, Accountants, Financial Advisors, Insurance Brokers, Banking, Card Services, Estate agencies, architects etc
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Hospitality Award
Venues, Hotels, B&B's, Attractions, Restaurants, Bars, Pubs, Clubs, Staff Agencies
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Leisure & Tourism
Any business working within the tourism industry, including. attractions, Events, and hotels
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Coaching/Training Business
Personal Development, Training Companies, Growth Advisors, 121 or group business coaching
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Health, Fitness & Wellbeing
Gyms, fitness, nutrition, Personal Trainers, Wellbeing therapists, anything that promotes a healthier lifestyle
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After Dark Award
Any nightlife entertainment, Inc. bars, pubs, clubs, entertainment venues
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Full terms and conditions can be viewed here