Unleashing Entrepreneurial Spirit: Merseyside Independent Business Awards 2026 Are Here!

The Merseyside Independent Business Awards (MIB Awards) 2026 are now open for entries, highlighting the resilience and innovative spirit of independent businesses in the Liverpool City Region. Since their inception in 2013, these awards have celebrated the indomitable entrepreneurial landscape that supports the local economy.

A Night to Remember

The black-tie awards ceremony is set to take place on Thursday, 15 October, at the iconic Titanic Hotel Liverpool. This annual event, initiated by Morecrofts Solicitors to commemorate the firm’s 200th anniversary, serves as a platform to uplift and recognize the hard work and creativity of independent businesses.

Voices of Support

Alison Lobb, Managing Partner at Morecrofts Solicitors, expressed the importance of these awards, stating, “The MIB Awards are about celebrating the ambition, resilience, and creativity of the independent businesses that drive our regional economy.” Her encouragement for all independent businesses to enter highlights the awards as a valuable opportunity for recognition.

Cultivating Community and Economic Growth

The Liverpool Business Improvement District continues its support of the MIB Awards, underscoring the significant role that independent businesses play in enriching the city's landscape. Bill Addy, CEO of Liverpool BID, emphasized this sentiment, noting, “Independent businesses create vibrant and successful places to work, visit, and invest in.”

As entries for the MIB Awards 2026 are now officially open, businesses are urged to submit their nominations online at www.mibawards.co.uk. This initiative not only fosters a sense of community but also spotlights the diverse and innovative essence of Merseyside’s independent sector.