21.11.2024

I Love Manchester Awards #ILoveMCRAwards

I Love MCR Awards - the official Manchester awards event

The official I Love Manchester Awards event champions people and celebrates the city with a contemporary show and ceremony that evokes civic pride and our brand values.

23 November 2023 saw the launch of the inaugural I Love Manchester awards show hosted at an unused factory in Piccadilly South that had been given a new lease of life. With 800 people in attendance and no expense spared, the I Love MCR Awards became the biggest Manchester awards event the city has ever seen.

While the community-driven city brand continues to promote culture and champion the good people of Greater Manchester across our channels, we feel a constant desire to spotlight everyday heroes on stage with a premium live event.

I Love MCR is a platform that has championed our fair city for over a decade, and has built up enough reputation and credibility to award remarkable people – and it truly means something to them – making enough noise to resonate around the world.

What’s more, every penny donated and raised during the event goes directly to Greater Manchester charities including Forever Manchester (Registered Charity No. 1017504)

A legacy event designed to live forever.

Speakers and special guests 2023

Will Mellor

Actor/Presenter

Gemma Atkinson

Actor/Presenter

Andy Burnham

Mayor of Greater Manchester

Yasmine Dar

Lord Mayor of Manchester

Bev Craig

Leader of Manchester City Council

The Venue

Using the fabric of the industrial city’s history, the inaugural I Love Manchester Awards was hosted at Manchester’s largest factory.

Over 250,000 square feet, original building located in Piccadilly South dates back to 1870.

51 Ducie Street, Manchester, M1 2JQ

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Buy Tickets /Tables

Award Show Ticket(s)

From £195 (+VAT)

♥Welcome cocktail(s)

♥Premium dining experience

♥Live entertainment

♥Take-home gifts

♥Donation

Standard Table

From £1875 (+VAT)

♥Table for 10

♥Welcome cocktails

♥Premium dining experience

♥Live entertainment

♥Take-home gifts

♥Donation

Most-Loved Table

From £2200 (+VAT)

♥Table for 10

♥Welcome cocktails

♥Premium dining experience

♥Bespoke drinks package

♥Live entertainment

♥Take-home gifts

♥Donation

Free tickets

This is an inclusive community-led event and because of the support of our sponsors we are able to offer complimentary tickets for registered charities, community organisations, disabled people and carers who may not otherwise be able to afford to attend.

While it would be a special honour for the winners to be formally acknowledged and celebrated on stage at the live event, we appreciate that not everyone is able to afford the ticket prices to attend.

Sticking to our brand values whatever the cost, we have a provision in place to offer all shortlisted charities, community organisations, disabled people and carers complimentary tickets* and discount on tables** to attend including dinner, souvenirs and live entertainment.

Terms and conditions
*One free ticket per registered charity, registered community interest company (CIC), registered disabled person and carer (under the Equality Act).
**10% discount and Zero VAT invoices apply to registered charities only.
If you are shortlisted and wish to claim your free ticket, you must declare your registration details via email to: [email protected]

Dress code

Black tie is preferable, however, the I Love MCR Awards is an inclusive event – open for all. If a black tie is not an option due to circumstances, please attend in smart attire.

Award Categories

I Love Manchester Awards is an inclusive initiative for the city region of Greater Manchester shining a spotlight on our city’s incredible community and cultural activity. Every nomination is assessed on criteria and brand values – they’re not judged on how many followers or reach they have.

This is your chance to recognise and celebrate the outstanding people who make our city vibrant and culturally colourful.

Most-Loved Community
Organisation

A local project or group that demonstrates I Love Manchester’s brand values including community and inclusivity at grass-roots level with the desire to promote the welfare of human beings collectively.