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HIGH STREET HEROES

Retail NI’s annual high Street Heroes Campaign is a unique opportunity to honour NI’s remarkable independent retailers and vibrant high streets

September 4, 2026

Celebrating independent retailers, vibrant high streets, and the people who make them thrive

Retail NI, in partnership with National Lottery operator Allwyn, SSE Airtricity and Gig Grafter, is delighted to announce the winners of the High Street Heroes 2025 Awards. The celebration event took place on Thursday 21 August at the Game of Thrones Studio, Banbridge, where finalists came together to honour this year’s champions of Northern Ireland’s […]

August 7, 2025

High Street Heroes Shortlist Announced

Celebrating the local businesses that keep our high streets thriving Retail NI has today announced the shortlist of finalists for this year’s High Street Hero Awards, with the winners set to be revealed at a celebration event on Thursday 21 August at the Game of Thrones Studio in Banbridge. Shoppers from across Northern Ireland have […]

June 23, 2025

High Street Heroes NI 2025 Launched – A Celebration of Local Excellence

Retail NI’s annual High Street Heroes campaign returns for 2025, offering a unique opportunity to honour Northern Ireland’s outstanding independent retailers and vibrant high streets. Retail NI Chief Executive Glyn Roberts said: “The High Street Heroes NI campaign continues to grow from strength to strength, with a record-breaking 15,000 votes cast last year. Our high […]

June 6, 2025

High Street Heroes 2025 - Voting Open 4th July

Our Awards Put the Power in Your Hands No judges. No panels. Just your voice.At High Street Heroes NI, it’s the public who decides the winners through an open online vote — because no one knows local favourites better than the customers themselves. Voting opens on 1st July 2025!You’ll have the chance to vote for […]

May 29, 2025

COMING SOON!!!!!

High Street Heroes 2025 – Coming Soon! We’re excited to announce that High Street Heroes 2025 is just around the corner! Celebrating the very best of our local businesses, High Street Heroes shines a spotlight on the independent retailers and individuals that make our high streets vibrant and vital to our communities. From beloved independent […]

August 22, 2024

Ballymoney Crowned High Street of the Year For Second Year Running

Ballymoney has been named High Street of the Year for a second year in the High Street Hero Northern Ireland Awards, with the town’s fashion store The Winsome Lady also winning the Overall Independent Retailer Award for 2024. A record 15,000 votes were cast in this year’s High Street Heroes, with dozens of independent retailers […]

August 6, 2024

High Street Hero Award Shortlist Published

The wait is now over, and Retail NI has published the shortlist of finalists in this years High Street Hero Awards. The Gold, Silver and Bronze winners will be announced at an Awards ceremony on 21st August in Belfast City Hall. Ballynahinch, Ballymoney and Newtownards have been shortlisted for High Street of the Year, with […]

July 1, 2024

Vote Independent! – Polls Open For High Street Hero Awards 2024

Voting has now officially opened for this year’s High Street Hero Awards, which will showcase the very best independent retailers and high street in Northern Ireland. You can nominate your favourite business from 1 July 2024 up until 31st July 2024. It is the perfect opportunity to recognise the independent retailers who are going above and beyond to serve the […]

June 6, 2024

High Street Heroes 2024 - Downloadable Resources

Voting for the 2024 High Street Heroes Campaign begins on 1st July and runs until 31st July 2024. Below are some free downloadable resources you can use to promote the campaign to your customers. HIGH STREET HEROES DOWNLOADABLE RESOURCES High Street Heroes Guidelines A3 Posters Best Butcher Best Coffee Shop Best Convenience Store Best Deli/Bakery […]

May 30, 2024

Get Ready To Vote For Your High Street Hero

The Northern Ireland public is being encouraged to vote for their favourite local independent retailer and high street in the High Street Hero Awards which have been launched for 2024 at Parliament Buildings by Finance Minister Caoimhe Archibald MLA. Voting for High Street Heroes 2024 will run from 1st July 2024 to 31st July 2024. […]

May 30, 2024

High Street Heroes 2024 - Award Guidelines

High Street Heroes Voting - 1st July to 31st July Through our High Street Heroes NI campaign, Retail NI in partnership with Belfast Live, Allwyn, Roam Local & SSE Airtricity is giving you an opportunity to highlight and celebrate Northern Irelands amazing independent retailers and local high streets. Our awards are different. There are no judges, […]

April 24, 2024

High Street Heroes 2024 - Coming Soon

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Celebrating Community Champions

Retail NI’s annual high Street Heroes Campaign is a unique opportunity to honour NI’s remarkable independent retailers and vibrant high streets

High Street Heroes Shortlist Announced

Retail NI Launches Neighbourhood Police Officer Award

High Street Heroes 2026 – Voting Now Open!

Retail NI Launches Search for Northern Ireland’s High Street Heroes

Celebrating independent retailers, vibrant high streets, and the people who make them thrive

High Street Heroes Shortlist Announced

High Street Heroes NI 2025 Launched – A Celebration of Local Excellence

High Street Heroes 2025 - Voting Open 4th July

COMING SOON!!!!!

Ballymoney Crowned High Street of the Year For Second Year Running

High Street Hero Award Shortlist Published

Vote Independent! – Polls Open For High Street Hero Awards 2024

High Street Heroes 2024 - Downloadable Resources

Get Ready To Vote For Your High Street Hero

High Street Heroes 2024 - Award Guidelines

High Street Heroes 2024 - Coming Soon

Connect with Us Today!