More than 40 businesses, people and organisations have made the shortlist for an awards scheme celebrating the best in Newcastle-under-Lyme with voting now underway to determine the winners.
Newcastle-under-Lyme BID received more than 650 individual nominations for more than 120 local businesses and people nominated across 11 categories for this year’s LoveNUL Business Awards 2025.
The scheme is returning for a third year highlighting those who go above and beyond to deliver exceptional experiences to customers and clients.
Public voting is open until Monday, 29 September.
Those on the shortlist are:
| Independent Business of the Year Award Brampton Recruitment Divinity Studio Piccoloco Sparrowhawk Vintage Tony Price Butchers | Hospitality Business of the Year Award Amore Italian Restaurant Mellards Peaches Piccoloco The Victoria (The Little Vic) |
| Professional Services Business of the Year Award Encapsulate Group Safer Hand Care Solutions Specsavers Starbots Creative The Hair House | Market/Market Trader of the Year Award Buns & Dreams Calisis Cookies Castle Artisan Market Independent Street Vegan Market |
| Customer Service of the Year Award Bygones Tea Room New Vic Theatre Farmer’s Shoe Shop The Barracks Tattoo Studio The Hair House | Visitor Attraction of the Year Award Brampton Museum Break Free Escape Rooms Lymelight Boulevard New Vic Theatre Philip Astley Centre |
| New Business of the Year Award Breeze Bowls Droids vs Dinosaurs EKA by Glow Luxury Hurricane Gaming Tiny Tennessee | Community Project of the Year Award 6 Towns Radio Active Living Group Infusion Dance Troup Loui’s Kitchen Peter Pan Centre The Staffordshire Signal CIC |
The winners of the following shortlisted categories have been determined by the judging panel and are not open to public vote:
| Spirit of Newcastle-under-Lyme Person Award Andrew Van Buren Jane Hopewell at Circle of Friends Jan at McDonalds Sandra Williams of San’s Funky Kitchen | Spirit of Newcastle-under-Lyme Business Award Philip Astley Centre PH Productions Piccoloco The Hair House Shaws Chippy |
A lifetime achievement award will also be presented to recognise an individual’s long standing dedication that leaves a lasting legacy for people, place and Newcastle-under-Lyme.
Charlotte Pearce, Newcastle-under-Lyme BID Manager, said: “We’re blown away by the incredible response to this year’s awards. The number of submissions exceeded all expectations.
“It’s been heartwarming to see not just the public’s engagement, but also how excited the businesses themselves are about the awards. In a time of change for our high streets, it’s important to recognise the businesses that consistently deliver outstanding service and enrich the lives of both residents and visitors in Newcastle.”
The award ceremony will take place at NSCG Performing Arts Centre on Friday, 10 October when Newcastle-under-Lyme BID will also showcase its current and future initiatives for 2026-2031.
One vote per person, per category is encouraged.
Click here to vote.
