Family business award winners announced

By Tim Aldred

23 May 2023

North West Family Business Awards 2023 winners

Several Lancashire-based organisations were named among the winners of The North West Family Business Awards 2023 - including the overall winner, a farm and shop in Lancaster.

Organised by The Family Business Community, the awards drew a crowd of more than 500 to the Concorde Conference Centre, Manchester Airport. 

The awards were presented by food writer, broadcaster and proud northerner Nigel Barden along with co-founders of the Family Business Community, Dave Clarkson and Sue Howorth who have expressed their delight at the success of the event.

They said: “The turnout was our largest to date and felt a fantastic energy in the room which was incredible. We're so grateful for everyone who came out to support the awards and recognise the hard work and dedication of our North West family businesses."

The full list of winners

Agri Business
Hoofcount, Preston

Best Social Impact – Large
Alfred H Knight, Prescott

Best Social Impact – Small
TP Financial Solutions, Heysham

Business Services
The Plastic Bottles Company, Ulverston

Construction & Engineering
Equestrian Surfaces, Burnley

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Shed 1, Ulverston

Emerging Family Business
My Time Wellness, Chorlton-cum-Hardy

Food & Drink Establishments
Stefanis Pizzeria, Blackpool

Food & Drink Producers – Large
Uncle Joes, Wigan

Food & Drink Producers – Small
R. G. and M. Falshaw Nabbs Farm and Falshaw’s Farm Shop, Bury

Haulage & Logistics
Challenger Site Services, Ashton-under-Lyne

Leisure & Tourism – Large
Host So Simple, Liverpool

Leisure & Tourism – Small
Park Cliffe, Windermere

Manufacturing – Large
Comfy Group, Wilmslow

Manufacturing – Small
Pendle Doors, Darwen

Retailers & E-tailers
Bents Garden Centre, Warrington

Wholesalers
Pioneer Foodservice, Carlisle

Employee of the Year
Andrew Kellet - R&D Kellet – Mill House Farm Pods, Lancaster

People’s Choice – Cumbria
George Romney Ltd, Kendal

People’s Choice - Greater Manchester
Smithills Open Farm, Bolton

People’s Choice – Lancashire
Playsound Services, Skelmersdale

People's Choice - Cheshire
Compassionate Care Group, Altrincham

People’s Choice – Merseyside
Algeos, Speke

Judges Award
The Two Tubs, Bury

Family Business of the Year
R.G. and M. Falshaw Nabbs Farm and Falshaw’s Farm Shop, Lancaster

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