Nominations open for business awards

Nominations are now open for the 2026 LoveNUL Business Awards, with 13 categories celebrating Newcastle-under-Lyme businesses, organisations and people ahead of the awards ceremony at St Giles’ Church in October.

Nominations will remain open until Sunday 30th August, giving businesses and members of the public the opportunity to recognise those they believe deserve to be celebrated.

The 2026 award categories are:

Retailer of the Year Award

Café & Coffee Shop of the Year Award

Pub, Beer & Ale Venue of the Year Award

Hospitality Venue of the Year Award

Beauty & Wellbeing Business of the Year Award

Business Services of the Year Award

Customer Service of the Year Award

New Business of the Year Award

Market & Event Trader of the Year Award

Visitor Experience of the Year Award

Newcastle Ambassador of the Year Award

Community Connector of the Year Award

Unsung Hero of the Year Award

Nominations are open now at lovenulawards.co.uk and close on Sunday 30th August.

Public voting opens on Friday 4th September and Judges’ Choice finalists will be confirmed on Monday 14th September.

The winners will be revealed at the LoveNUL Business Awards 2026 at St Giles’ Church on Friday 9th October.