Finalists announced for Young ‘Uns Awards 2015

Successful candidates were announced after a day of rigorous judging by sponsors, business leaders and independent experts at the Preston Marriott, whittling down each category to just four finalists for each award.

The awards, organised by Lancashire Business View magazine and backed by the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan), Boost Business Lancashire and the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), will celebrate the young entrepreneurial, professional and business talent in Lancashire.

There is also a Young ‘Un Business of the Year category to honour new organisations, and the most impressive entry overall will take home the esteemed ‘The Young ‘Un 2015’ Award. Richard Slater, publisher of Lancashire Business View, said: “The response we’ve had to the Young ‘Uns Awards 2015 has been terrific and the judges have had a difficult job in narrowing down entries to just four in each category.”

Andrew Leeming, senior project officer for Boost Business Lancashire commented: “It’s a real privilege to be involved in an event of this kind. The entries really highlight the county’s young business stars and leaders of the future. We look forward to celebrating with winners on the night!

The full shortlist can be seen at www.lbvyoung-uns.co.uk/finalists. Tables and tickets for the big night will be available through the website shortly. Other sponsors confirmed to date include Business and Enterprise Trust, Peter Scott Printers, Preston’s College, Square Cactus, Sunshine Events, Vedas Recruitment and Winter Gardens Blackpool.