‘Exceptional’ - All the winners honoured at Wyre Business Awards 2026
The Marine Hall was transformed for the occasion into a stunning Winter Wonderland, providing the perfect backdrop for an evening dedicated to recognising the people and businesses making a real difference across the borough.
Businesses, organisations and individuals have been celebrated at the Wyre Business Awards 2026.
Organised by Wyre Council, with Balfour Beatty as headline sponsor, the award ceremony at Fleetwood’s Marine Hall, recognised excellence, innovation, growth and community impact across Wyre’s business community.
The Marine Hall was transformed for the occasion into a stunning Winter Wonderland, providing the perfect backdrop for an evening dedicated to recognising the people and businesses making a real difference across the borough.
Judges said the standard of entries was incredibly high, with businesses of all sizes and from a wide range of sectors represented among this year’s finalists.
From growing businesses and new ventures to organisations supporting their communities, the winners demonstrated the talent, ambition and entrepreneurial spirit that continues to thrive across Wyre.
Wyre Business Awards 2026 winners:
Growth Business of the Year: Rosetta Brands
Health, Beauty and Wellbeing Business of the Year: Fitness 50
New Business of the Year: Flor'all Eternity
Pride in Place Award: Sally's
Community Champion Business of the Year: Furness Building Society
Social Enterprise of the Year: One Fylde
Business Person of the Year: Sam Newson, The Events Company
Climate Action Award: Central Power Services
Farming and Countryside Award: Fernhill Farm
Micro Business of the Year: Sally's
Small Business of the Year: Lever Engineering
Social Media Award: Sutcliffe Sales and Lettings
Team of the Year: CCATS (Coastal Child and Adult Therapeutic Service Limited)
Hospitality and Tourism Award: Larder
Highly Commended: JJ Sandham and Affinity Lancashire
Wyre Business of the Year 2026: Sally's
It proved to be an especially successful evening for Sally's in Garstang, taking home the Pride in Place Award and Micro Business of the Year, before being crowned the overall Wyre Business of the Year 2026.
Guests also enjoyed a three-course meal provided by Twelve, alongside live comedy from acclaimed comedian Alun Cochrane.
Councillor Peter Le Marinel, Wyre Council’s portfolio holder for Planning Policy and Economic Development, said: “What a fantastic evening and a brilliant celebration of the businesses and people we have here in Wyre. The standard of this year's finalists and winners has been exceptional, and every business recognised should be incredibly proud of what they have achieved.
“The Wyre Business Awards are about celebrating success in all its forms, from businesses that are growing and creating opportunities to those making a real difference within their communities.
“I'd like to congratulate all our winners and finalists and thank everyone who helped make the evening such a success. If you didn't enter this year, I would really encourage you to think about putting your business forward next time. The Wyre Business Awards will be back in 2027, and we look forward to celebrating even more of the fantastic businesses we have across the borough.”
The evening also provided businesses with an opportunity to meet, network and celebrate together. The awards have grown into an important annual gathering for Wyre's business community, bringing organisations from across the borough together to build relationships and recognise local success.