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Michael Savage, Newry Chamber, Anna Maria Szadowiak, Retail NI, Glyn Hanna, Newry Mourne and Down Council Chair, Glyn Roberts, Retail NI and Gareth Wilson MLA remind people in Newry to vote for their high street heroes.

People in Newry are being encouraged to vote for their favourite independent retailers, retail teams and high streets as part of Retail NI's High Street Heroes campaign. Retail NI visited Newry City Centre to promote the awards, which give the public the chance to celebrate local businesses and acknowledge people who go above and beyond for their communities. You can vote at www.belfastlive.co.uk

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During a visit to Newry Credit Union on Hill Street, Retail NI Chief Executive Glyn Roberts was joined by Michael Savage CEO Newry Chamber of Commerce, local retailers, elected representatives and community representatives to encourage shoppers, customers and the wider community to get involved in this year's awards.

Entries will remain open on Belfast Live until the start of September, with voting available online through Belfast Live.

The High Street Hero Awards 2026 are powered by Retail NI and decided by public vote, encouraging shoppers, customers and local communities to nominate their favourite businesses and showcase the best of Northern Ireland's independent retail sector. Whether it is a butcher who knows every customer by name, a coffee shop that brings people together, a convenience store that keeps a local community connected, a post office providing essential services, or a high street that remains at the heart of a city, town or village, High Street Heroes is a chance to give them the recognition they deserve. This year's awards include two new categories, Best Post Office and Neighbourhood Police Officer of the Year, recognising the essential services and local partnerships that help keep high streets strong, safe and vibrant.

Retail NI Chief Executive Glyn Roberts said, "Newry and Armagh are home to many dedicated independent retailers and local businesses who play a vital role in supporting jobs, providing essential services and helping to keep our city, towns and villages vibrant." He said, "High Street Heroes is all about giving the public the chance to celebrate the independent retailers, local businesses and high streets that make a real difference every day." Roberts said the awards were different because they were decided by the public, with no judges, and that it was local shoppers, customers and communities who decided who deserved to be recognised. He said, "We want people across Newry and Armagh to get involved and show their support. Whether your High Street Hero is a family-run butcher, a brilliant bakery, a much-loved convenience store, a local fashion retailer, a neighbourhood post office or a high street that brings the whole community together, now is the time to nominate them." Roberts added that retailers were facing significant pressures, from rising costs to retail crime, and that it was more important than ever to recognise the businesses, people and services that help keep high streets strong, safe and vibrant.

The High Street Heroes NI Awards are supported by National Lottery operator Allwyn, media partner Belfast Live, SSE Airtricity and GigGrafter. The 2026 High Street Heroes Awards will take place on 23 September 2026.

High Street Hero Award categories