BIBAs honours Lancashire businesses
Blackpool Tower played host to 900 Lancashire business hopefuls for an awards ceremony which recognised the achievements of the county's best.

TV personality Eamonn Holmes oversaw proceedings from the podium, whilst X Factor favourite Matt Cardle provided the entertainment.
A full review will be included in the November/December Lancashire Business View.Winners:
E-business of the year Soap Media Ltd, PrestonExporter of the year Panaz Ltd, Burnley
Small business of the year Healthpoint, BlackpoolNew business of the year BR Contracting Ltd, Blackburn
Creative business of the year The Grand, ClitheroeEntrepeneur of the year Daniel Cuffe and Peter Taylor, Lytham
Excellence in customer service UPL Ltd, GreenhalghManufacturer of the year Laila’s Fine Foods Ltd, Bispham
Employer of the year F Parkinson Ltd, BlackpoolService Business of the year Springhill Care Group Ltd, Accrington
Green business of the year Roaming Roosters, HighamBusiness woman of the year Dr Caroline Chesworth, Mad Science, Preston
Medium business of the year Panaz Ltd, BurnleyLeadership team of the year Preston Bus
Change for growth Connect 2 Cleanrooms LtdInspiring Award Inspired Energy Ltd, Kirkham
Business of the year Fairbank Environmental Ltd, Skelmersdale Lancastrian of the year John Lancaster