The North West Business Awards, one of the region’s flagship business events, will return on Friday 5th June 2026 to celebrate the innovation, resilience and success of businesses across the North West.

Delivered by Londonderry Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the City Centre Initiative (CCI), the awards have become an established platform for recognising the contribution of businesses and individuals to the regional economy, bringing together entrepreneurs, leaders and changemakers to showcase excellence and inspire future growth.

With strong interest already building across the region, organisers have confirmed that businesses will now have until Sunday 12th April 2026 to submit their entries, providing additional time for organisations to reflect on their achievements and take part in this year’s celebration.

The awards ceremony will take place on Friday 5 June 2026 at the Best Western White Horse Hotel, bringing together business leaders and innovators from across the region to celebrate local excellence.

Returning for the third consecutive year as headline sponsor, Bank of Ireland continues its support for both the awards and the wider business ecosystem in the region.

Anna Doherty, CEO Derry Chamber said:

“Recognising business success is vital to building momentum across the North West economy. The North West Business Awards provide an important opportunity to showcase the strength and diversity of our business community, while highlighting the innovation and leadership that continue to drive growth and opportunity throughout the region.”

With just over two weeks remaining until the revised deadline, the extension offers a practical opportunity for businesses that may have been considering an entry but had not yet completed the process.

For further updates on categories, voting and ticket sales, follow @NWBizAwards on social media or visit the City Centre Initiative and Derry Chamber websites.

See the full list of award categories and submit your entry by clicking here.

A limited number of sponsorship opportunities remain available for the North West Business Awards, please contact emile@londonderrychamber.co.uk for more information