This year’s awards.
The LoveNUL Business Awards recognise the businesses, people and community champions helping Newcastle-under-Lyme thrive.
The LoveNUL Business Awards recognise the businesses, people and community champions helping Newcastle-under-Lyme thrive.
This year, we received more than 500 nominations and 4000 vptes across 13 categories, celebrating the brilliant businesses, individuals and organisations making a difference across the town.
Nominations and public voting are now closed. Thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination or voted for one of our fantastic finalists.
The winners across all 13 categories will be revealed at the LoveNUL Business Awards on Friday 9th October 2026.
Shortlisted and then chosen by public vote.
Nominated businesses and individuals are shortlisted by our panel of judges and then it’s over to the public. The finalists will be put forward for a public vote where every vote counts!
Shortlisted and chosen by our judges.
Nominated businesses and individuals are shortlisted by our panel and then our judges choose the winner based on excellence, impact and contribution to our town and community.
1. Shortlisted, then public vote.
Retailer of the Year Award
Café & Coffee Shop of the Year Award
Sponsored by Heywoods Property
Pub, Beer & Ale Venue of the Year Award
Supported by 6 Towns Radio
Hospitality Venue of the Year Award
Sponsored by Titanic Brewery
Beauty & Wellbeing Business of the Year Award
Business Services of the Year Award
Sponsored by NSCG
Customer Service of the Year Award
Sponsored by Thompson Wright
New Business of the Year Award
Sponsored by Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council
Market & Event Trader of the Year Award
Sponsored by New Vic Theatre
Visitor Experience of the Year Award
Sponsored by University of Staffordshire
Newcastle Ambassador of the Year Award
Supported by We are Staffordshire
Community Connector of the Year Award
Sponsored by KMF Group
Unsung Hero of the Year Award
Sponsored by Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce