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.

Trophies were handed out across 18 categories, including Lancastrian of the Year and others including  honouring green credentials and successful growth.

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, Preston

Exporter of the year Panaz Ltd, Burnley

Small business of the year Healthpoint, Blackpool

New business of the year BR Contracting Ltd, Blackburn

Creative business of the year The Grand, Clitheroe

Entrepeneur of the year Daniel Cuffe and Peter Taylor, Lytham

Excellence in customer service UPL Ltd, Greenhalgh

Manufacturer of the year Laila’s Fine Foods Ltd, Bispham

Employer of the year F Parkinson Ltd, Blackpool

Service Business of the year Springhill Care Group Ltd, Accrington

Green business of the year Roaming Roosters, Higham

Business woman of the year Dr Caroline Chesworth, Mad Science, Preston

Medium business of the year Panaz Ltd, Burnley

Leadership team of the year Preston Bus

Change for growth Connect 2 Cleanrooms Ltd

Inspiring Award Inspired Energy Ltd, Kirkham

Business of the year Fairbank Environmental Ltd, Skelmersdale Lancastrian of the year John Lancaster