WELCOME TO WIGAN BOROUGH BUSINESS AWARDS SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES for 2026
why SPONSOR WIGAN BOROUGH BUSINESS AWARDS 2026
Sponsoring Wigan Borough Business Awards is your opportunity to connect with the heart of Wigan’s thriving business community. This prestigious, accredited event celebrates local success while providing an unparalleled platform to elevate your brand, engage with key decision-makers, and demonstrate your commitment to the borough’s enterprise.
The 2025 awards were an unforgettable celebration, with outstanding engagement and impact across Wigan and Leigh:
Supported by 36 sponsors, 15 supporters, and 6 partners, reflecting strong community collaboration.
Judged by 4 independent experts, ensuring fairness, transparency, and credibility through our Awards Trust Mark Outstanding Accreditation.
Achieved 104,000+ reach on LinkedIn, driving significant awareness and engagement for the event and its sponsors.
Raised £3,195 for Wigan & Leigh Hospice, contributing to a vital local charity.
A sell-out celebration of local business, with incredible energy, networking, and recognition for excellence.
We’re proud that almost every penny spent on this year’s event supported local suppliers and venues right here in Wigan Borough, keeping investment where it belongs.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Partnering with WBBA offers more than visibility, it positions your brand at the centre of Wigan Borough’s prestigious and exclusive business community celebration, helping you build lasting connections while celebrating the achievements that make the borough thrive.
We are now taking reservations for 2026 slots so if you are interested in sponsoring our 2026 awards please get in touch – info@wiganboroughbusinessawards.co.uk
Headline sponsor - sold
Includes:
- Table of 12 at the awards evening
- Full page A5 Advertisement in awards programme
- Headline sponsor banners on the Wigan Borough Business Awards website with logo and link to your website
- Acknowledgement in welcome speech
- Presentation of the ‘Wigan Borough Business of The Year’ award and opportunity to speak on the evening
- Media exposure on key social media platforms – Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, for the months and weeks leading up to the event and on the event night.
- Photograph with our prestigious award Winner
- Logo prominently displayed on evening alongside our media wall
- Post event publicity on all platforms
Networking Reception Sponsor - sold
- Table of 10 at the awards evening
- Half page A5 Advertisement in awards programme
- Sponsorship banners on the Wigan Borough Business Awards website with logo and link to your website
- Acknowledgement in welcome speech and speaker slot at the opening of the awards
- Media exposure on key social media platforms – Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, for the months and weeks leading up to the event and on the event night.
- Photograph with our event hosts on stage
- Logo displayed on media wall on the evening
- Post event publicity on all platforms
Charity Fundraiser Sponsor - SOLD
- Table of 10 at the awards evening
- Half page A5 Advertisement in awards programme
- Sponsorship banners on the Wigan Borough Business Awards website with logo and link to your website
- Branded Pen and Envelope on every place setting (400), opportunity to present the chosen charity with a cheque, and photograph on stage
- Media exposure on key social media platforms – Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, for the months and weeks leading up to the event and on the event night.
- Logo displayed on media wall on the evening
- Post event publicity on all platforms
After Party Sponsor - sold
- Table of 10 at the awards evening
- Half page A5 Advertisement in awards programme
- Sponsorship banners on the Wigan Borough Business Awards website with logo and link to your website
- Branded Pen and Envelope on every place setting (400), opportunity to present the chosen charity with a cheque, and photograph on stage
- Media exposure on key social media platforms – Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, for the months and weeks leading up to the event and on the event night.
- Logo displayed on media wall on the evening
- Post event publicity on all platforms
Exclusive Sponsors & Partners Networking Event - SOLD
- 4 tickets at the awards evening
- Quarter page A5 Advertisement in awards programme
- Sponsorship banners on the Wigan Borough Business Awards website with logo and link to your website
- Branded Pen and Envelope on every place setting (400), opportunity to present the chosen charity with a cheque, and photograph on stage
- Media exposure on key social media platforms – Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, for the months and weeks leading up to the event and on the event night.
- Logo displayed on media wall on the evening
- Post event publicity on all platforms
Award Category Sponsor
Includes:
- Table of 10 at the awards evening
- Quarter page A5 Advertisement in awards programme
- Category sponsor banners on the Wigan Borough Business Awards website with logo and link to your website
- Presentation of award on the evening with opportunity to speak
- Media exposure on key social media platforms – Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, for the months and weeks leading up to the event and on the event night.
- Photograph with our category winner on the evening
- Logo displayed on media wall on the evening
- Post event publicity on all platforms
Mystery Box Sponsor - sold
- Two tickets at the awards evening
- Quarter page A5 Advertisement in awards programme
- Sponsorship banners on the Wigan Borough Business Awards website with logo and link to your website
- Company logo on the mystery box on the evening
- Media exposure on key social media platforms – Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, for the months and weeks leading up to the event and on the event night.
- Logo displayed on media wall on the evening
- Post event publicity on all platforms
(Please note this package will be shared with 3 other businesses)
event sponsor
- Two tickets at the awards evening
- Quarter page A5 Advertisement in awards programme
- Sponsorship banners on the Wigan Borough Business Awards website with logo and link to your website
- Media exposure on key social media platforms – Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, for the months and weeks leading up to the event and on the event night.
- Logo displayed on media wall on the evening
- Post event publicity on all platforms
Programme Sponsor - SOLD
- Table of 10 at the awards evening
- Half page A5 Advertisement in awards programme
- Sponsorship banners on the Wigan Borough Business Awards website with logo and link to your website
- Media exposure on key social media platforms – Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, for the months and weeks leading up to the event and on the event night.
- Logo displayed on media wall on the evening
- Post event publicity on all platforms
Drinks Reception Sponsor - sold
- 4 tickets at the awards evening
- Quarter page A5 Advertisement in awards programme (Artwork to be supplied)
- Category sponsor banners on the Wigan Borough Business Awards website with logo and link to your website
- Presentation of award on the evening with opportunity to speak
- Media exposure on key social media platforms – Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, for the months and weeks leading up to the event and on the event night.
- Invitation to sponsors reception, ambassador event, finalist and winner’s event
- Photograph with our category winner on the evening
- Logo displayed on media wall on the evening
- Post event publicity on all platforms
finalist Event Sponsor - sold
- 4 tickets at the awards evening
- Quarter page A5 Advertisement in awards programme
- Sponsorship banners on the Wigan Borough Business Awards website with logo and link to your website
- Media exposure on key social media platforms – Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, for the months and weeks leading up to the event and on the event night.
- Logo displayed on media wall on the evening
- Post event publicity on all platforms
Winners Event sponsor - sold
- 4 tickets at the awards evening
- Quarter page page A5 Advertisement in awards programme
- Sponsorship banners on the Wigan Borough Business Awards website with logo and link to your website
- Media exposure on key social media platforms – Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, for the months and weeks leading up to the event and on the event night.
- Logo displayed on media wall on the evening
- Post event publicity on all platforms
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