en.Wedoany.com Reported - HMG Paints has been named the People's Choice Champion for the North of England and Northern Ireland in the 2026 Family Business United Awards, with the Manchester-based company earning the title.

Now in its thirteenth year, the annual Family Business Awards organized by Family Business United recognize family-run businesses across the UK. HMG is a fourth-generation family business, maintaining family ownership and British manufacturing traditions for nearly a century.

The People's Choice Award is determined entirely by public vote. The award invites family businesses in each region to seek support from customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders.

After competing against nine other family businesses in the North of England and Northern Ireland, HMG secured the champion title with the highest number of votes.

Steve Crossman, Chief Operating Officer of HMG Paints, said that winning an award decided by those closest to HMG is particularly meaningful, reflecting the trust and support of the people the company serves every day, as well as the core values that underpin everything the company does.

Market Manager Paddy Dyson added that it is an honor for HMG to be recognized as both a paint manufacturer and a family business, and thanked the Family Business United community for the recognition, as well as Paul Andrews for his efforts in promoting family businesses.

Since its founding in 1930, HMG has remained family-owned, valuing its relationships with the wider community. The support from the Family Business United Awards reinforces the importance of being a paint partner for customers and collaborating with local communities. As the company looks ahead to its centenary in 2030, such recognition reflects the family business's heritage and its ongoing commitment to quality, innovation, and service.