The entry process is simple. Create an account on the website to view the categories and entry forms. You can work on your entry and save it as a draft until you are ready to submit.
Use the tips and guidelines provided to draft the best entry. You can also download a PDF of the forms to work on offline if you prefer.
The entries will be validated in late December and go through two stages of judging before finalists are announced on Monday, 20 January.
Should you be named as a finalist you will then be required to meet our judges for an interview on 5 / 6 February.
Winners are announced on the night at Winter Gardens, Blackpool on Thursday 13 March 2025.
For more about judging please click here and further information can be found in the FAQs section.
Entries are now open! Start yours here
Entries for Red Rose Awards 2025 will close at midnight on Friday, 13 December 2024.
A full list of award categories are available on the categories page.
Each business can enter up to three different award categories.
To be eligible, your business must be based within the current Lancashire county boundaries. For clarity, this means you must pay business rates in one of the following district or unitary boroughs:
The following rules apply –
To enter the awards, you must create an online account. This will allow you to view all award categories and entry forms.
You can work on your entries online by signing in to the system and saving them as drafts until you are ready to submit. You can then use your account to track your progress through the entry process.
Yes. You will be unable to exceed the word count limit when you enter your submission into our online entry forms.
Throughout the entry form you will see an ‘info’ icon next to certain questions. Here we’ve included further information to support you in completing your entry so make sure you hover over the icon to view this.
You can also get help from our Entry Support Partner, Viva. Who has created a free guide to help you put together a submission that truly stands out. Click here to download your guide.
Alternatively, you can get access to Viva's exclusive podcast episode, 'Writing Award Entries', by completing a quick form here.
Should you have further questions please call the Lancashire Business View team on 01254 297870 email events@lancashirebusinessview.co.uk
The online system will show that you have entered the awards once you click submit. You will also receive a confirmation email.
No. The Red Rose Awards are free to enter.
Once entries have closed, all written submissions are scrutinised by our judges and finalists are announced on 20 January 2025.
Interviews will take place on 5 and 6 February 2025. These dates cannot be changed and we advise to mark them in your calendar now!
Each interview will last 20 minutes. Following a brief introduction you will have a maximum of 10 minutes for your presentation to the judges, followed by 10 minutes of Q&A from the judges.
You can be as creative as you like with your presentation. It is your choice whether to bring 'props' or equipment to support you in sharing your business story with our judges.
There are no laptops or screens provided in the interviews. If you would like to display something you will need to bring everything with you and set it up when you enter the interview room.
All finalists will be notified on Monday 20 January 2025 by email.
The information will also be available on the website and through our social media channels.
Finalists will be invited to meet a judging panel for interview on 5 or 6 February 2025. If we cannot hold the interviews live, these will be conducted online.