From inspiring entrepreneurs and community champions to standout start-ups and growing businesses, nominations are now officially open for one of Cheshire’s most talked-about business events.
There’s something quite powerful about being recognised by the people around you.
Not just for turnover or visibility, but for the quieter things that often go unnotices leadership, resilience, community impact, growth and the work that happens long before anyone sees the finished result.
And that’s very much the spirit behind the Crème de la Crème Cheshire Business Awards, which returns for 2026 this November at Carden Park, Chester.
The awards have become known for celebrating the people and businesses genuinely shaping Cheshire’s entrepreneurial community, from founders and start-ups to charities, coaches, creatives and local leaders making a real impact.
And nominations are now officially open – so who do you think deserves this recognition?
More Than Just Business Awards
What makes these awards feel slightly different is the breadth of stories they recognise. Yes, there are categories celebrating business growth and entrepreneurship, but there’s also space for personal transformation, leadership, wellbeing and community contribution the human side of success that often gets overlooked.
This year’s categories include:
- Dynamic Duo of the Year
- Charity of the Year
- Inspirational Female Leader of the Year
- Inspirational Male Leader of the Year
- Outstanding Entrepreneur of the Year
- Start-Up of the Year
- Community Champion
- Wellness & Wellbeing Champion
- Excellence in Customer Experience
- The Trailblazer Award
…and more.
Which means there’s a good chance you already know someone deserving of a nomination.
Possibly someone who wouldn’t put themselves forward…
A Bigger Focus on Visibility This Year
For 2026, the awards are also becoming more closely aligned with INSIDE Cheshire Magazine, creating additional opportunities for finalists and featured businesses to gain visibility through editorial coverage and storytelling.
There’s even a brand-new category: Best Feature of the Year – INSIDE Magazine
Because increasingly, people want to connect with the stories behind businesses — not just the logos.
Why It Matters
Awards aren’t everything. But taking a moment to recognise people doing brilliant things? That probably does matter.
Particularly in business, where so much hard work happens quietly behind the scenes.
So whether you’re nominating a founder, a friend, a colleague or even yourself, this feels like a good opportunity to celebrate the people helping shape Cheshire’s business community in meaningful ways.
📍 Crème de la Crème Cheshire Business Awards 2026
📅 Saturday 14th November
📍 Carden Park, Chester
Nominations are now open:
👉 https://thecheshireclub.com/awards/
Tickets available here:
👉 https://thecheshireclub.com/events/creme-de-la-creme-awards-2026/
