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18th June 2026

Albert Hall, Manchester

2026 categories

Key dates

Awards open for entry 14th January
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Finalists announced 1st May
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.

Meet the judges
The awards are being judged by a panel of industry leaders.
Stuart Stead Head of Property & Construction Cowgills
David Rainford Managing Director PMJ Capital
Andrew Dignum Lending Director HTB
Emma Richman
Alison Duxbury Director Triangle Architects
Rachael Cunliffe Director Engage5
Carl Austin Behan LGBTQ+ Community Ambassador Greater Manchester
Dean Royle Managing Director Manchester Brick Specialists
Angela Mansell Managing Director Mansell Building Solutions

Our Shortlist

Award

Description
Larger Housing Scheme of the Year

Jones Homes, Alderley Gardens Phase 1
Prosepct Homes, Bridgemere
Applethwaite, Ribblesdale
Eaton Homes, The Old Cattle Market, Beeston

For enquries
Smaller Housing Scheme of the Year

Macrane Properties Ltd, Manor Gardens
Jones Homes, Bollin View
Almar Construction LTD, Aston House Way

For enquiries
Larger Apartment Scheme of the Year

The Heaton Group, Berkeley Square
Blueoak Estates, Sale Point

For enquiries
Smaller Apartment Scheme of the Year

Intra City Investments Ltd, Pagefield Hotel
Starship Group, Hilbre Sands
Daneets Developments Ltd, Old Trafford m.o.t Garage conversion

For enquiries
Affordable Housing Scheme of the Year

Rowlinson for L&Q, Pearson Place at Trafford Waters
Rowlinson/Onward, Hattersley Central
Kingswood Homes, Horden Meadow at Green Hills

For enquiries
Conversion of the Year

Quinta Group, The Assembly, Altrincham
Intra City Investments Ltd, Pagefield Hotel
Northpoint Property, Project Long

For enquiries
Outstanding Contribution to the Industry

Claudia Dickens, Eaton Homes
John Heaton, Heaton Group
Dave Dargan, Starship

For enquiries
Community Impact Project of the Year

Rowlinson/Onward, Hattersley Central
The Heaton Group, Cotton Works
Northstone, Cynefin
MSV Housing Group, Shawe View

For enquiries
Rising Star of the Year

Abigail Brass
Courtney McLoughlin
Tom Morley

For enquiries
Consultancy Firm of the Year

Four Architects
Bell Munro Consulting
Euan Kellie Property Solutions

For enquiries
Homebuilder of the Year

To be announced on the night.

For enquiries

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!

Ticket sales are now OPEN! 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

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

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