Deal or Investment of the Year

This award recognises a business or developer that has made a significant deal or investment in Knowsley, contributing to the borough’s economic growth and prosperity. Judges will be looking for projects that have delivered a positive impact through job creation, regeneration, innovation, sustainability, and community benefit. The investment must have commenced between January 2025 and August 2026.

In shortlisting, judges will consider the evidence provided for the following:

  • Impact and outcomes – Evidence of how the project or investment has delivered positive change for a business, community or area.

  • Quality and innovation – Excellence in design, innovation, sustainability, energy efficiency, and value.

  • People and leadership – Commitment to employee recruitment, development, wellbeing, retention, and effective leadership.

You will find full details of what to include in your submission on the nomination form below.

How to enter: 

Entry is free.

Simply select the category or categories most relevant to your business (up to a maximum of three categories), complete the relevant nomination form(s) and submit them, along with your short video clip (optional) by email to:

businessawards@knowsley.gov.uk

The deadline for nominations is Friday, 4 September 2026.