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Hey Wakefield – we can’t wait to see you on the 13th November!!

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Ticket sales will open when finalists are announced later this year.

Here’s everything you need to know about attending the Wakefield Business Awards…

Ticket sales will open in September 2025. We will welcome 450 attendees!

We’re planning a night to remember at Tileyard North starting with a drinks reception sponsored followed by a stunning 3 course meal lovingly designed by Chef Shaun Mounsey at CREATE.

There’ll be some amazing entertainment too! More information coming soon!

Our host for the evening will be the amazingly entertaining Dixie.

Welcome Drinks Reception

You will be greeted by a selection of welcome drinks on arrival.

You can review last year’s awards programme here – 2025 will be available when all our finalists have been announced.

Golden Envelopes!

For just £10, you will be able to purchase a golden envelope, payable by cash or card, and uncover a thrilling surprise inside. Each envelope holds a slip of paper that could reveal you as the lucky winner of one of five bottles of Moet Champagne or a bottle of spirits of your choice from our dazzling prize table. The excitement doesn’t stop there—your participation helps support We Are Wakefield Ltd in their mission to uplift local businesses and organisations, and also benefits the Charity of the Year, to be announced on the night. Don’t miss out on this exhilarating opportunity to win big and make a difference! Join the fun and grab your golden envelope! 🎉🍾✨

Attending the event FAQs:

WHERE?

The event will be held at Tileyard North, Wakefield. You will enter the venue via the Vinyl Cafe situated in the main courtyard.

PARKING & PUBLIC TRANSPORT

The nearest car parking is pay and display at the Waterfront Car Park on Barnsley Road (you can use the Mipermit App, coins or card to pay) or The Hepworth Wakefield car park (you can use the Evology parking App, coins or cards to pay). The Wakefield Free City bus loops by the south entrance to our courtyard the venue is just a few minutes walk from Wakefield Kirkgate station, and a short drive from Wakefield Westgate if you’re arriving via train. Parking is not permitted on site, double yellow lines are enforced on Tootal Street.

WHEN?

Thursday 13th November 2025 from 6pm ’til late. The awards ceremony is expected to end by 10.35pm followed by an after-party until 1am.

HOW?

Ticket sales for 2025 will open when all finalists are announced!

DRESS CODE?

Black Tie and we encourage you to wear pre-worn or pre-loved outfits.

WINE AND DINE

You will enjoy a superb 3 course meal on the night curated by CREATE. There will be bar service (CARD ONLY – NO CASH) and you will also be able to pre-order drinks before the event. We will contact you with a drinks pre-order form and ask for any special access and dietary requirements once you have purchased your tickets.

CLOAKROOM?

There will be an unmanned area to hang coats – any items are left at your own risk.

After Show Party

You can continue partying after the main ceremony at the Awards After Show Party when our host DIXIE will be playing a DJ set until 1am.

The After Show Party will run after the main event 10.30pm-1am.

Event Timings*

1800 ARRIVAL AND DRINKS RECEPTION

1845 SIT DOWN FOR AWARDS

1900 PERFORMANCE By TBC

1910 AWARDS WELCOME & SPONSORS

1930 STARTERS

2000 AWARDS PRESENTATION

APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR

BUSINESS GROWTH SUCCESS STORY

BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR

COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR

2020 MAIN COURSE SERVED

2105 AWARDS PRESENTATION

DIGITAL OR CREATIVE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

DOING GOOD IN BUSINESS

EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR

NOT FOR PROFIT/CHARITY OF THE YEAR

RISING STAR (UNDER 30s)

2135 DESSERTS SERVED

2205 AWARDS PRESENTATION

TEAM OF THE YEAR

MULTI-CULTURAL EXCELLENCE AWARD

MICRO OR SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

MEDIUM OR LARGE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

2235 AWARDS CLOSE AND AFTER SHOW PARTY

0100 CARRIAGES

*Whilst we try our best to ensure event timings are adhered to there may be a slight variation on the night!

Awards Sponsorship

Thank you to our headline sponsors HAKO, along with supporting sponsors Juice Personnel Limited and TBC.

Table Centres

We will be making our event more sustainable, once again, by having beautifully lit, living trees as table centres that you can take home and nurture after the event! The trees have been provided by The Prince of Wales Hospice. You can make an optional donation for the tree in an envelope on the table or by scanning a QR code provided.