Voting is now officially open for the Retail NI High Street Heroes 2026 awards, and we're inviting retailers across Northern Ireland to help spread the word.
No judges. No panels. Just the public's vote.
At High Street Heroes, the winners are chosen entirely through an open online public vote because no one knows great local businesses better than the customers who support them every day.
This year's awards feature 15 exciting categories, recognising the outstanding independent retailers and high streets that make Northern Ireland's towns and villages so special.
Among the campaign's most prestigious awards are:
As Northern Ireland's largest celebration of independent retail, High Street Heroes shines a spotlight on the businesses that deliver exceptional customer service, strengthen local communities and play a vital role in our economy.
Download Campaign Resources
Help your customers support your business by promoting the campaign in-store and online.
Download our free campaign resources below:
Retail NI Member Resources | Support for Members
Cast Your Vote
Voting is now open, and we'd love your support.
Vote here: www.belfastlive.co.uk/hsh
Did You Know?
For every £1 spent with a local independent retailer, around 70p is reinvested back into the local economy, supporting local jobs, farmers, producers, makers and the communities we all call home.
Every vote helps recognise the businesses that go the extra mile and encourages people to continue supporting independent retail.
Support local. Celebrate excellence. Cast your vote today.
High Street Heroes 2026 is proudly supported by our fantastic sponsors, whose continued commitment helps us celebrate the very best of independent retail across Northern Ireland.
