‘Chantelle Joseph Wins Liverpool Women In Business Award as Downtown in Business awards celebrate female-led businesses and entrepreneurs across the Liverpool City Region’
Regal Entertainments Ltd’s Chantelle Joseph is celebrating after receiving a prestigious accolade in annual awards which celebrate the best and most brilliant businesswomen in the region.
She was named Visitor Economy Personality of the Year in the Women in Business Awards 2026 at a special gala lunch ceremony held at Liverpool’s Crown Plaza hotel.
The annual awards, run by Downtown in Business, celebrate and highlight the finest female-led businesses, established and up-and-coming entrepreneurs and the women who make the most valuable contribution to the growth of the Liverpool City Region economy.
They recognise the exceptional women, organisations and leaders who are driving change, championing innovation and making a real impact.
Producer and St Helens Theatre Royal general manager Chantelle was honoured for her impact on Merseyside’s entertainment industry, including raising £30,000 for children’s charities and supporting local creative jobs, nurturing the region’s talent and providing accessible performing arts.
The other nominees in the category were fantastic female figures from Liverpool ONE (Landsec), The Beatles Story, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, Chester Racecourse and Tate Liverpool.
Regal Entertainments Ltd has been bringing top quality and star-studded productions to the North-West for more than 20 years. Chantelle Joseph is one half of its theatrical powerhouse duo, working alongside her mother Jane Joseph to produce top quality drama, comedy, and four panto productions a year which continue to break box office records. Several of its Christmas shows have been nominated for accolades in the prestigious UK Pantomime Awards.
Downtown in Business is the fastest growing business organisation in the UK, with offices in Liverpool, Lancashire, Manchester, Leeds, Cheshire, Birmingham and London. It has a membership of more than 300 companies and a quality network of connections within the public and private sector.
The 13th annual Women in Business Awards, sponsored by Paul Holmes Fine Jewellery, were co-hosted by broadcasters Lucy Meacock and Pete Price.
Chantelle Joseph said today: “I’m absolutely delighted and very proud to be named as Visitor Economy Personality of the Year at the 2026 Women in Business Awards, organised by Downtown in Business. These prestigious awards recognise the amazing work and impact of women who are at the heart of the region’s economy, and it was inspiring to be in the same room as so many fantastic female entrepreneurs and business leaders at the awards ceremony – particularly just ahead of International Women’s Day.
“It was a particularly tough category with some major talents who play an important part in the City Region’s visitor economy, so thank you to everyone who took the time to vote for me, and also many congratulations to all the other winners on the afternoon.”