The Champions Awards ceremony will return on 14 May 2026 at The Point, Emirates Old Trafford - Lancashire Cricket Club
This flagship event has become a staple of the industry calendar over the past 14 years for hundreds of professionals across creative, digital, tech, media and marketing. It’s the perfect opportunity to network and celebrate the North’s achievements amongst peers, friends and colleagues in the digital industry.
Start the evening with a complimentary drinks reception, followed by a three-course dinner, awards presentation and entertainment.
#PNChampionsAwards #CelebrateTheNorth
WHat to expect on the night
Tickets
Early bird tickets (before 09 April 2026)
- Premium table of 10 – £2,290 +VAT
- Bundle of 10 – £1,985 +VAT
- Bundle of 5 – £1,045 +VAT
- Individual ticket – £220 +VAT
Standard tickets (from 09 April 2026)
- Premium table of 10 – £2,850 +VAT
- Bundle of 10 – £2,450 +VAT
- Bundle of 5 – £1,315 +VAT
- Individual ticket – £270 +VAT
Ticket sales are now OPEN. If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected]
Timings
18:30 Arrival and drinks reception
19:15 Call for dinner
19:30 Welcome speeches
19:40 Dinner
21:15 Awards
22:45 Entertainment
00:30 Event close
Dress code: Dress to impress!
Venue
Venue address:
The Point, Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, M16 0PX
Enter the stadium via Talbot Road, through Gate 1.
Parking: car park 3, through Gate 10
Access detailed instructions on how to find the venue here.
THE MENU
Starter:
Spirit of Manchester Hacienda Gin-cured salmon, compressed cucumber, kombu seaweed, horseradish cream, beetroot pearls, sourdough toast
or
Cumin roasted cauliflower, smoked harissa houmous, coriander, pomegranate & toasted mixed seed dressing (Vegan)
Main:
Pan roasted Lancashire chicken breast, gratin potato, West Lancashire mushrooms, baby onions & Jerusalem artichoke, Madeira jus
or
Roasted butternut squash, leek & beetroot wellington, cauliflower puree, glazed rainbow carrots (Vegan)
Dessert:
Dark chocolate & caramel pave, Belgian chocolate soil, roasted pistachio & raspberry sorbet (Vegan)
Your Host
Gemma is a freelance Presenter, Host and Live Reporter having worked on high-profile, international sporting events such as the Olympics, Commonwealth Games, Formula 1, Volvo Ocean Race and America’s Cup.
Previous to this Gemma worked in television production as a Development Researcher for the BBC and eventually as a freelance Producer exploring her passion for creative storytelling and engaging with audiences around the world.

