Get Ready for the Exciting Merseyside Independent Business Awards 2026!

The countdown has begun for the Merseyside Independent Business Awards (MIB Awards) 2026, an event that honors the entrepreneurial spirit, innovation, and community impact of independent businesses across the Liverpool City Region. This prestigious event, founded in 2013 to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Morecrofts Solicitors, signifies the importance of independent businesses in the economic landscape of the region.

A Celebration of Local Business Success

Scheduled for Thursday, 15 October, at the Titanic Hotel Liverpool, the black-tie ceremony aims to highlight the ambition, resilience, and creativity of independent businesses. According to Alison Lobb, Managing Partner at Morecrofts Solicitors, the awards inspire through stories of start-ups, scaling businesses, and purpose-led organizations that significantly impact their communities. Lobb encourages all independent businesses in the region to participate, stating, “This is an opportunity to be recognised and celebrated.”

Support from the Community

The Liverpool Business Improvement District (BID) is returning to support the MIB Awards, reinforcing its dedication to the independent business community. Bill Addy, CEO of Liverpool BID, emphasized the essential role of independent businesses in creating vibrant places to work and visit. He remarked on the uniqueness of Merseyside’s independent sector, highlighting that the MIB Awards celebrate not only business success but also the innovation and determination that contribute to a thriving local economy.

How to Get Involved

Entries for the MIB Awards 2026 are now open, and businesses can submit their applications via www.mibawards.co.uk. They can either enter themselves or be nominated by others, ensuring that remarkable contributions to the community do not go unnoticed. Once nominations are received, the MIB Awards team will reach out to provide full entry details.

This year, as every year, the MIB Awards promise to be an inspiring event showcasing the best of the region's independent business landscape. It presents an opportunity not only for recognition but also to celebrate the enterprising spirit that drives the local economy forward.