Wongs Win at This Is MCR Awards!
We’re thrilled to share some fantastic news from Manchester! We’re incredibly proud to announce that Wongs Jewellers has been named Force of Fashion of the Year at the This Is Manchester Awards 2026.
The awards celebrate the people, businesses and organisations making Manchester such an exciting place to live, work and do business. To be recognised among some of the city's brilliant independent businesses and creative talent is a huge honour, particularly as we continue to establish the Wongs name in Manchester.
We were also delighted to be shortlisted for an incredible four awards in total, making this a particularly special occasion for our Manchester team.
Four Nominations, One Very Special Win
Wongs Jewellers was shortlisted across four categories at this year's awards:
- Outstanding Business of the Year
- Leading Retail Business / Brand of the Year
- Force of Fashion of the Year - WINNER
- Outstanding Debut of the Year
Taking home Force of Fashion of the Year was the highlight of the evening. The category celebrates businesses making an impression through creativity, individuality and their contribution to the fashion and style scene.
We were up against some fantastic nominees, including Body Mind Educate CIC, WE ARE BEPO, J.O.STUDIO and Armand Beasley. Huge congratulations to everyone shortlisted. It's brilliant to see such a diverse range of creative businesses and talent being recognised across Manchester.
To have Wongs announced as the winner is something we're incredibly proud of.
Bringing the Wongs Experience to Manchester
Opening our Manchester boutique marked a huge milestone for the business. After more than four decades of serving customers in Liverpool, expanding into Manchester was an exciting new chapter and an opportunity to introduce the Wongs experience to a whole new audience.
We wanted to bring everything that makes Wongs special into the heart of Manchester. That means beautiful jewellery, expert advice, personal service and, most importantly, creating an experience that customers remember.
From helping someone find their perfect engagement ring to designing a completely bespoke piece, choosing wedding rings or celebrating a special occasion, we want every visit to feel personal.
Our Manchester boutique has allowed us to bring our own personality to the city's jewellery scene, combining our heritage as an independent family business with a fresh approach to modern jewellery retail.
Being recognised at the This Is Manchester Awards is a wonderful reminder that we're making our mark in our new home.
A Huge Achievement for Team Wongs
Although this award celebrates Wongs as a business, it's ultimately the people behind it who make achievements like this possible.
From our Manchester store team welcoming customers through the doors every day, to our goldsmiths, workshop and wider team working behind the scenes, everyone plays a part in delivering the Wongs experience.
We're incredibly proud of the team who have helped make our Manchester boutique what it is today. Building a presence in a new city takes passion, commitment and plenty of hard work, and it's fantastic to see those efforts recognised.
We'd also like to congratulate all the businesses and individuals recognised at this year's This Is Manchester Awards. Manchester has such an incredible independent business community, full of ambitious people doing things differently, and we're proud to be part of it.
An Exciting Chapter for Wongs Manchester
Our Manchester journey is still just beginning, and we're excited about everything that's to come.
Since opening our doors, we've loved getting to know our new customers, becoming part of the local community and sharing what makes Wongs different. Recognition like this gives us even more motivation to keep growing, creating memorable experiences and bringing something special to Manchester's jewellery scene.
A huge thank you to This Is Manchester for the recognition, to everyone involved in the awards and, most importantly, to our customers and supporters who have welcomed Wongs into Manchester.
Four nominations and one fantastic win. We couldn't be prouder of what our team has achieved, and we can't wait to see what the next chapter holds.
You can discover more about our award-winning journey and the recognition we've received across the industry on our Awards page.
And if you haven't visited us in Manchester yet, we'd love to welcome you into our boutique.
