Northern Soul Awards, now in their second year, celebrate outstanding contributions to culture, arts and creative enterprise in the North. This year's event, sponsored by AKA North, will take place at Manchester Cathedral on November 15.
Established in 2017 by former Times journalist Helen Nugent of online culture and enterprise magazine Northern Soul, the awards champion the work of organisations, including cultural venues, festivals, food operators, galleries, museums, exhibitions and businesses that excite and influence Northern audiences, capture and promote Northern identity, and place the region in the national and international spotlight.
Award entries are open until August 31. The shortlist will be announced on October 1.