MEET OUR 2026 WINNERS!
The Made in Manchester Awards 2026 celebrated the exceptional individuals and organisations shaping the future of Greater Manchester's business community.
From emerging leaders and entrepreneurs to innovators and industry specialists, this year's winners represent the very best of the region's rising talent. Selected through a rigorous judging process, each winner has demonstrated outstanding achievement, ambition and a commitment to making a meaningful impact within their industry.
Congratulations to all of our 2026 winners and finalists. Your talent, dedication and achievements continue to strengthen Greater Manchester's thriving business community, and we look forward to following your success in the years ahead.
Thorrun Govind
Brabners
Chairman's Rising Star
Evie Blackburn
Hideout Youth Zone
Apprentice Of The Year
Joel Davies
Lloyds Bank
Business Development & Sales Professional
Aaron McWilliam
Propcall & AllCall
Business Owner & Entrepreneur
Jacques Lachetta
Form Property
Creative, Digital & PR
Amaara Latif
Weightmans
Diversity & Inclusivity Champion
Dan Burnell
BlueFox Accounting
Finance Professional
George Batchelor
Forvis Mazars
Graduate of The Year
Thorrun Govind
Brabners
Health & Wellbeing Champion
Klaudia Radzka
Treehouse Hotels
Hospitality, Leisure & Tourism
Tunde Olasupo
Believe Achieve CIC Manchester Community Hero
Kellie Kellett
BNY
Mentor and Skills Champion
Kallista Armitage
Axon Moore
Recruitment & Talent Professional
Declan Bottomley
Hilton Smythe
PA / EA Of The Year
William James Recruitment
Team Of The Year
Tom Allen
Sustainable Smart Technologies Ltd Technology & Innovation Professional
Thorrun Govind
Brabners
Lawyer Of The Year