Wolverhampton BID launches awards to recognise city's best businesses
The best city centre businesses are set to be recognised after the Wolverhampton BID Excellence Awards 2025 were launched this month.
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The awards programme recognises the city centre businesses which drive the economy, bring people together and keep the city running.
It’s the second time the awards have taken place, after the scheme was first launched in 2023.
A total of 11 categories celebrate excellence in Wolverhampton city centre. Five categories are sector specific, including hospitality and leisure, retail, health, beauty and wellbeing, professional services, and new business - while five categories recognise outstanding individuals and teams. The People’s Favourite Business is a public vote.
Cherry Shine, managing director of Enjoy Wolverhampton BID said: “We’re delighted for the return of the Wolverhampton BID Excellence Awards.
"When we launched the awards in 2023, the focus was on resilience and bouncing back from the pandemic. Times have moved on.
"For the BID Excellence Awards 2025, we’re focusing on the multi-sensory nature of the city centre, something you can’t replicate online.
"It’s the place where real life happens, whether it’s popping to the shops to pick up a carton of milk or enjoying a special night out at the theatre. We’re celebrating the city centre businesses that keep our lives and businesses running smoothly.”
The deadline for entries is May 2, with finalists set to find out if they are winners at the Awards Night on Thursday July 10 at the Grand Palace on School Street.
