Key Date Timeline
Application Opening Date
Our official launch date for the 2026 Halton Business Awards. Applications are now open!
January 2026
Application Closing Date
The last date we accept applications for the Halton Business Awards.
2nd March 2026
Finalists Announced in Shortlist
We release the shortlist of Businesses for each award for 2026.
31st March 2026
Judges Interviews
A day of interviews between applicants and the judging panel.
21st April 2026
The Big Night
The day of the 2026 Halton Business Awards. Dress up and celebrate!
12th June 2026
Celebrations and Social Media
Our continuation of social media coverage of the Halton Business Awards