North West Regional Dinner 2026

Business categories


Business Growth and Strategy

Winner:  MGS Technical Plastics

Runner up:  Simply Doughnuts Ltd


Developing Future Talent

Winner:  Alvance British Aluminium

Runner up:  Simply Doughnuts Ltd


Energy and Sustainability sponsored by Inspired PLC

Winner:  MGS Technical Plastics

Runner up:  Beldam Crossley Ltd

Health, Safety & Wellbeing

Winner: Safran Nacelles

Innovation sponsored by ECI

Winner: Specscart

Runner up:  Fractory


Manufacturing Impact

Winner:  Safran Nacelles

Runner up:  Oxley Group


SME of the Region

Winner:  Trojan Lighting Solutions

Runner up:  MGS Technical Plastics



Apprentice categories


Business Apprentice Rising Star sponsored by Sage

Winner:  Sophie Reynolds, Bentley Motors

Runner up:  Maisie Shaw, BAE Systems


Business Apprentice Final Year sponsored by Sage

Winner:  Frank Hill, BAE Systems

Runner up:  Liam Edgley, BAE Systems


Engineering Apprentice Rising Star sponsored by Advanced Engineering

Winner:  Riaghnach Jameson, MBDA

Runner up:  Ben Sunderland, William Hare


Engineering Apprentice Final Year sponsored by Advanced Engineering

Winner:  William Bamford, BAE Systems

Runner up:  Ryan Hupton, William Hare


Apprentice Endeavour Award

Winner:  Meghann Gallagher, BAE Systems

About this event

About this event


We are delighted to host this in-person awards event on Thursday 15 October at the Crow Wood Resort & Spa in Burnley.

The Regional Dinner provides an opportunity to network with peers at an arrival drinks reception, create new business connections during a three-course meal, and celebrate the regional winners of the Make UK Manufacturing Awards 2026.

Dress code: Black tie

Black tie, formal jackets and gowns are welcome.

Date: Thursday 15 October 2026

Start time: 6.30pm

End time: Midnight

Venue: Crow Wood Resort & Spa, Holme Road, Burnley BB12 0RT

Accommodation:

You can book your stay at Crow Wood Resort & Spa at a special rate of £160 per single occupancy room per night (including breakfast).

Please use the unique booking code MAKEUK26 when booking by either clicking here or direct with hotel reception on 01282 227722. The special rate will be available until Tuesday 15 September.

Alternatively, if you would prefer to explore other accommodation options, Burnley is just a 10-minute taxi ride from the venue.

Book your dinner tickets now

Select which ticket type you'd like to book from the options below.

Shortlisted apprentice tickets

Shortlisted apprentices are eligible to receive one complimentary ticket for your Regional Dinner. Any accompanying guests will need to purchase a ticket. Shortlisted apprentices will be informed by the end of August 2026, and will be sent instructions on how to book.

Single Ticket: Member North West
£ 135.00
Early Bird - North West £ 125.00 +VAT (20%)
Discount available until
Qty
Table of 10: Member North West
£ 1100.00 +VAT (20%)
Single Ticket: Non-Member North West
£ 155.00
Early Bird - North West £ 145.00 +VAT (20%)
Discount available until
Qty
Table of 10: Non-Member North West
£ 1325.00 +VAT (20%)

Congratulations to our 2026 Awards Shortlist

AstraZeneca
BAE Systems
BAE Systems Submarines
Beldam Crossley Ltd
Bentley Motors
Bespak Cochran
Crown Paints
DefProc Engineering
EDM Ltd Frameline Ltd
Graham Engineering
Hutchinson Engineering
Inciner8 Ltd
Leyland Trucks
MGS Technical Group
R&B Switchgear Group
Rolls Royce PLC
Safran Nacelles
Siemens
Siemens Congleton
ubloquity
Xwame Group Ltd

Bookings have not yet opened for this dinner

Please contact the Make UK Events Team via awards@makeuk.org if you have any queries.

FAQs

Early Bird Member Ticket: £125 + VAT (Early Bird will end on 15.09)

Early Bird Non-Member Ticket: £145 + VAT (Early Bird will end on 15.09)


Standard Member Ticket: £135 + VAT

Standard Non-Member Ticket: £155 + VAT


Table of 10 Member: £1100 + VAT

Table of 10 Non-Member: £1325 + VAT

Yes, you can view our award winners from 2025 here.

Yes, you can view the photos from the North West Regional Dinner 2025 here.

Arrival is 6.30pm and the evening will end at midnight.

Please ensure you have informed us at awards@makeuk.org of any dietary requirements and the venue will cater for your needs.

You will be emailed the menu with the final joining instructions approximately 7 days before the event. It is a set menu and no changes can be made other than for those with special dietary requirements/allergies.

The table plan will be sent with the joining instructions and will be available on the evening. Several staff members will be present to help you find your table.

Yes. Please note there is a height restriction barrier.

Yes