The 2026 Leadership Awards are here - refreshed, reimagined, and ready to spotlight the boldest and brightest leaders shaping the future of our region.Whether you’re driving innovation, championing your team, or leading meaningful change in your community - this is your moment to be recognised.
7 November 2025Entry Deadline
9 December 2025Judging Day
10 December 2025Shortlist Announcement
12 March 2026Award Ceremony
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Enter yourself or nominate a standout leader today and join a movement celebrating leadership that makes a real difference.
It's free to enter, submit your entry by Friday 7 November.
CATEGORIES
Young Leader (aged 35 and under)Public and Third Sector LeaderMentorEmerging Entrepreneur LeaderDiversity & Inclusion LeaderProfessional Services LeaderTransformational Leader
Green LeaderHR LeaderHospitality LeaderManufacturing LeaderEducation LeaderSales LeaderMarketing Leader
Technology LeaderFinance LeaderProperty LeaderCompany Leader (up to 50 employees)Company Leader (51 - 100 employees)Company Leader (101+ employees)Overall Leader
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COUNTDOWN TO ENTRY DEADLINE
JUDGES
Facilitated by TheBusinessDesk.com, the awards are independently judged
by the region's business leaders.
Dr. Delroy Beverley - Institute of Directors (IoD)
Natalie Boswell - Lloyds Banking Group
Dr. Kim Johnston - The Institute of Chartered Accountants England and Wales (ICAEW)
Paul Thorning - University of Bradford
SPONSORSHIP
As a sponsor, your business will gain powerful visibility with influential leaders.- Brand exposure across our digital campaigns, event collateral, and editorial coverage- Present your sponsored award category on stage- Networking with key decision-makersPlease email sales@thebusinessdesk.com to discuss your involvement.
Single Ticket + VAT£175
Table of Ten + VAT£1500
The 2026 Leadership Awards are here - refreshed, reimagined, and ready to spotlight the boldest and brightest leaders shaping the future of our region.Whether you’re driving innovation, championing your team, or leading meaningful change in your community - this is your moment to be recognised.
7 November 2025Entry Deadline
10 December 2025Judging Day
11 December 2025Shortlist Announcement
5 March 2026Award Ceremony
ENTER NOW
Enter yourself or nominate a standout leader today and join a movement celebrating leadership that makes a real difference.
It's free to enter, submit your entry by Friday 7 November.
CATEGORIES
Young Leader (aged 35 and under)Public and Third Sector LeaderMentorEmerging Entrepreneur LeaderDiversity & Inclusion LeaderProfessional Services LeaderTransformational Leader
Green LeaderHR LeaderHospitality LeaderManufacturing LeaderEducation LeaderSales LeaderMarketing Leader
Technology LeaderFinance LeaderProperty LeaderCompany Leader (up to 50 employees)Company Leader (51 - 100 employees)Company Leader (101+ employees)Overall Leader
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COUNTDOWN TO ENTRY DEADLINE
JUDGES
Facilitated by TheBusinessDesk.com, the awards are independently judged
by the region's business leaders.
Elizabeth Cameron - Equality Diversity & Inclusion Consultant
Amer Gaffar - Manchester Fuel Cell Innovation Centre at Manchester Met
Oli Randell - Active EMS & Salford Red Devils
Nicola Ryan - One & All
SPONSORSHIP
As a sponsor, your business will gain powerful visibility with influential leaders.- Brand exposure across our digital campaigns, event collateral, and editorial coverage- Present your sponsored award category on stage- Networking with key decision-makersPlease email sales@thebusinessdesk.com to discuss your involvement.
Single Ticket + VAT£175
Table of Ten + VAT£1500
The 2026 Leadership Awards are here - refreshed, reimagined, and ready to spotlight the boldest and brightest leaders shaping the future of our region.Whether you’re driving innovation, championing your team, or leading meaningful change in your community - this is your moment to be recognised.
7 November 2025Entry Deadline
10 December 2025Judging Day
11 December 2025Shortlist Announcement
26 March 2026Award Ceremony
ENTER NOW
Enter yourself or nominate a standout leader today and join a movement celebrating leadership that makes a real difference.
It's free to enter, submit your entry by Friday 7 November.
CATEGORIES
Young Leader (aged 35 and under)Public and Third Sector LeaderMentorEmerging Entrepreneur LeaderDiversity & Inclusion LeaderProfessional Services LeaderTransformational Leader
Green LeaderHR LeaderHospitality LeaderManufacturing LeaderEducation LeaderSales LeaderMarketing Leader
Technology LeaderFinance LeaderProperty LeaderCompany Leader (up to 50 employees)Company Leader (51 - 100 employees)Company Leader (101+ employees)Overall Leader
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COUNTDOWN TO ENTRY DEADLINE
JUDGES
Facilitated by TheBusinessDesk.com, the awards are independently judged
by the region's business leaders.
Mitchell Barnes - RYSE 3D
Tina Costello - Heart of England Community Foundation
SPONSORSHIP
As a sponsor, your business will gain powerful visibility with influential leaders.- Brand exposure across our digital campaigns, event collateral, and editorial coverage- Present your sponsored award category on stage- Networking with key decision-makersPlease email sales@thebusinessdesk.com to discuss your involvement.
Single Ticket + VAT£175
Table of Ten + VAT£1500
The 2026 Leadership Awards are here - refreshed, reimagined, and ready to spotlight the boldest and brightest leaders shaping the future of our region.Whether you’re driving innovation, championing your team, or leading meaningful change in your community - this is your moment to be recognised.
7 November 2025Entry Deadline
9 December 2025Judging Day
10 December 2025Shortlist Announcement
19 March 2026Award Ceremony
ENTER NOW
Enter yourself or nominate a standout leader today and join a movement celebrating leadership that makes a real difference.
It's free to enter, submit your entry by Friday 7 November.
CATEGORIES
Young Leader (aged 35 and under)Public and Third Sector LeaderMentorEmerging Entrepreneur LeaderDiversity & Inclusion LeaderProfessional Services LeaderTransformational Leader
Green LeaderHR LeaderHospitality LeaderManufacturing LeaderEducation LeaderSales LeaderMarketing Leader
Technology LeaderFinance LeaderProperty LeaderCompany Leader (up to 50 employees)Company Leader (51 - 100 employees)Company Leader (101+ employees)Overall Leader
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COUNTDOWN TO ENTRY DEADLINE
JUDGES
Facilitated by TheBusinessDesk.com, the awards are independently judged
by the region's business leaders.
Beth Denham - Roxy Leisure
Pete Edwards - Edwards Performance
Sukhi Ghuman - Octavian Group
Trevor Palethorpe - John Pye & Sons
Christina Yardley - Rothera Bray
SPONSORSHIP
As a sponsor, your business will gain powerful visibility with influential leaders.- Brand exposure across our digital campaigns, event collateral, and editorial coverage- Present your sponsored award category on stage- Networking with key decision-makersPlease email sales@thebusinessdesk.com to discuss your involvement.
Single Ticket + VAT£175
Table of Ten + VAT£1500
The 2026 Leadership Awards are here - refreshed, reimagined, and ready to spotlight the boldest and brightest leaders shaping the future of our region.Whether you’re driving innovation, championing your team, or leading meaningful change in your community - this is your moment to be recognised.
7 November 2025Entry Deadline
9 December 2025Judging Day
10 December 2025Shortlist Announcement
19 March 2026Award Ceremony
ENTER NOW
Enter yourself or nominate a standout leader today and join a movement celebrating leadership that makes a real difference.
It's free to enter, submit your entry by Friday 7 November.
CATEGORIES
Young Leader (aged 35 and under)Public and Third Sector LeaderMentorEmerging Entrepreneur LeaderDiversity & Inclusion LeaderProfessional Services LeaderTransformational Leader
Green LeaderHR LeaderHospitality LeaderManufacturing LeaderEducation LeaderSales LeaderMarketing Leader
Technology LeaderFinance LeaderProperty LeaderCompany Leader (up to 50 employees)Company Leader (51 - 100 employees)Company Leader (101+ employees)Overall Leader
-
COUNTDOWN TO ENTRY DEADLINE
JUDGES
Facilitated by TheBusinessDesk.com, the awards are independently judged
by the region's business leaders.
Beth Denham - Roxy Leisure
Pete Edwards - Edwards Performance
Sukhi Ghuman - Octavian Group
Trevor Palethorpe - John Pye & Sons
Christina Yardley - Rothera Bray
SPONSORSHIP
As a sponsor, your business will gain powerful visibility with influential leaders.- Brand exposure across our digital campaigns, event collateral, and editorial coverage- Present your sponsored award category on stage- Networking with key decision-makersPlease email sales@thebusinessdesk.com to discuss your involvement.
Single Ticket + VAT£175
