Launch North West Named Finalist at the Enterprise Vision Awards 

Jo Leigh laughing with Nichola Howard from Launch Northwest

Launch North West has been named as a finalist in the Family Business category at this year’s Enterprise Vision Awards, marking a proud moment for the female-led, family-run business based in Atherton.  The Enterprise Vision Awards, also known as the EVAs, celebrate women in business from across the UK. They recognise achievement, resilience, leadership and impact across a wide […]

Launch North West Achieves Gold in Wigan Council’s Believe in Business Charter 

Nichola Howard, Jo Leigh and Oliver Senior from Launch North West are celebrating the Believe in Business Gold award

Launch North West has achieved Gold status through Wigan Council’s Believe in Business Charter, marking another proud milestone for the family-run branding and events business based in Atherton.  The Believe in Business Charter recognises businesses that are committed to doing business responsibly, supporting the local economy and contributing positively to the borough.  With 742 active members currently signed up […]

Launch North West Wins Marketing Impact Award for the Wigan Business Awards Campaign

Jo Leigh and Nichola Howard from Launch North West

We’re absolutely thrilled to share that Launch North West has won the Marketing Impact Award at the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce Excellence Awards 2025. Our winning entry was built around the Wigan Business Awards campaign — a year-long celebration of local business success that’s powered entirely by community collaboration and organic engagement. What began […]

Launch North West Shortlisted for Prestigious GMCC Excellence Awards

Nichola Howard and Jo Leigh, organisers of the Wigan Business Awards

We’re thrilled to share some exciting news! The campaign behind the Wigan Business Awards has been shortlisted at the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce Excellence Awards 2025. Our entry, submitted in the Marketing Impact category, celebrates the incredible engagement and collaboration across Wigan’s business community. This recognition means so much to us. While we submitted […]

Launch NW Proud to Sponsor Employee of the Year at Wigan Business Awards 2025 

Image shows Wigan Business Awards Organisers, sisters Nichola Howard and Jo Leigh from Launch NW in front of a bunch of Gold Balloons

As founders and organisers of the Wigan Business Awards, Launch NW is proud to return once again as a Wigan Business Awards Sponsor.  This year, we are delighted to sponsor the Employee of the Year category again, recognising the hardworking individuals who help businesses grow and succeed.  Our mission has always been simple: to champion […]

Launch North West Takes the Helm of Wigan Business Awards

Wigan Business Awards logo

In an exciting turn of events, Launch North West has stepped up to spearhead the Wigan Business Awards, following the decision by GM Chamber to relinquish its role. With the full support and blessing of the chamber, Nichola Howard, Wigan President of the Greater Manchester Chamber and a familiar face within the Wigan business community, […]