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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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