18th June 2026
Albert Hall, ManchesterStuart Stead Head of Property & Construction Cowgills
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Key dates
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Awards open for entry Week commencing 12th January
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Entries close 13th March
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Finalists announced 1st May
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The event 18th June
About us
We praise local homebuilders for improving our communities.
The Cowgills North West Homebuilder Awards is the event for small to medium sized homebuilders to come together to celebrate and recognise the excellent work that takes place to meet the country’s growing need for new homes.
THE AWARDS
Awards done differently.
The first of its kind – not just in the North West – but in the UK. Specifically acknowledging the hard work being undertaken by SMEs to meet the region’s housing requirements.
All categories are open exclusively for entry by SMEs with the awards focusing on the work being completed by homebuilders and developers in the North West.
To maintain the integrity of the awards, sponsors and judges are not eligible to enter an award.
OUR CHARITY PARTNER
Bolton Lads & Girls Club is one of the UK’s largest and oldest youth clubs, dedicated to supporting young people across Bolton.
Established to provide a safe, welcoming, and inspiring environment, the club offers a wide range of activities, from sports and arts to personal development programmes.
It plays a vital role in helping children and teenagers build confidence, develop new skills, and access positive opportunities.
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Meet the judges
The awards are being judged by a panel of industry leaders.
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David Rainford Managing Director PMJ Capital
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Andrew Dignum Lending Director HTB
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Emma Richman
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Alison Duxbury Director Triangle Architects
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Rachael Cunliffe Director Engage5
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Carl Austin Behan LGBTQ+ Community Ambassador Greater Manchester
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Dean Royle Managing Director Manchester Brick Specialists
CATEGORIES
Categories
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AwardDescription
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Larger Housing Scheme of the YearFor this category the judges are looking for larger housing schemes across the North West.
Entrants should submit a project comprising of over 25 units.
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Smaller Housing Scheme of the Year
For this category the judges are looking for smaller housing schemes across the North West.
Entrants should submit a project comprising of 25 or fewer new homes. -
Larger Apartment Scheme of the Year
For this category the judges are looking for larger apartment schemes across the North West.
Entrants should submit a project comprising of apartments or student accommodation of over 25 units. -
Smaller Apartment Scheme of the Year
For this category the judges are looking for larger development scheme across the North West.
Entrants should submit a project comprising of apartments or student accommodation under 25 units.
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Conversion of the Year
For this category the judges are looking for the best conversion of an existing building or structure into a residential dwelling/(s).
The project should be able to demonstrate that it has maximised space and improved existing structure.
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Placemaking Project of the Year
For this category the judges are looking for a scheme which has really created a sense of ‘place’.
The scheme will demonstrate a meaningful contribution to improved social and ecological outcomes with the intention of promoting peoples’ health, happiness and well-being and stand out from the competitors. -
Community Impact Project of the Year
This category is open for projects which can demonstrate that they best integrate with their surrounding community.
The judges will be looking for a scheme/initiative that has really considered and met the needs of the local community and stands out from the competition. -
Rising Star of the Year
This award is open to individuals (aged 35 and under)/partnerships/businesses who are early in their journey in the homebuilder industry the person to watch out for in the future, or a new company, developer or other that is supporting the SME homebuilding market and has been established less than 3 years.
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Consultant of the Year
Entries for this award will come from consultants (not legal or accountants) in the SME residential property sector that have made significant contributions to developments for projects across the North West.
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Homebuilder of the Year
To be announced on the night.
The Event
Created to recognise and promote the fantastic work that North West SME homebuilders complete.
The evening is completely different to the traditional black tie and dinner event, taking a more casual and exciting approach with really good quality food and laid back festival vibes.
Being held at the iconic Albert Hall, we have some incredible entertainment including Angela Scanlon who will be hosting the event! You might recognise her as a TV presenter, who hosted Robot Wars with Dara Ó Briain and more recently came sixth on Strictly Come Dancing!
Tickets are now on sale for full and half tables. Full tables (12) are £1920, half tables (6) are £960. The past four year’s events have SOLD OUT so if you are interested in booking your place please email: michele.hughes@cowgills.co.uk
Contact us
Sponsorship
Become a sponsor of the Cowgills North West Homebuilder Awards and expose your brand to a wealth of industry leading businesses.
Sponsoring the North West Homebuilder Awards offers a fantastic opportunity to position your brand alongside a prestigious, high profile and exclusive event that champions the best in the SME new build housing market.
There is no other event aimed specifically at this industry.
There are various sponsorship packages available, suitable for all budgets, contact claire.hextall@cowgills.co.uk
Our sponsors
BECOME A SPONSOR!
Become a sponsor!
If you’d like to showcase your business and support the NSPCC, please don’t hesitate to get in touch and we can discuss opportunities!
