A FAMILY-RUN butcher in St Helens is in the running for a prestigious award after being nominated by the community.
Shukers Butchers, based on Jackson Street, has been nominated for Food Retailer of the Year at the Merseyside My Local Awards 2026.
The independent specialist butcher has now called on customers to get behind the business, with voting for the award open.
The My Local Awards celebrate independent businesses, with members of the community nominating their favourite local firms before voting for the eventual winners.
Announcing the news on Facebook, the Shukers team said: "Well, we’ve got a little bit of news.
"Shukers has been nominated for Food Retailer of the Year at the My Local Awards 2026.
"Quite a nice surprise for a Tuesday, that."
The team added that it was grateful to have been nominated and encouraged customers who believe the butcher deserves the award to cast their vote.
They said: "We’re a family-run butchers on Jackson Street, and the fact that people think we’re worthy of an award is lovely enough.
"Actually winning it would be even better, mind."
The post ended by thanking customers for their continued support, adding: "Thanks for keeping us busy, putting up with us and occasionally laughing at Ian’s jokes."
Voting is now open through the My Local Awards website.
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