Hive Blackburn and Darwen Business Awards 2016 launched!

The Hive Blackburn and Darwen Business Awards is back for its second year to celebrate the very best of business in the borough!

Khalid Saifullah, chairman of Hive and director of local manufacturing firm Star Tissue UK, said: “The Hive Business Leaders Network is pleased to announce that the Hive Blackburn and Darwen Business Awards is back for 2016.

Nicola Clayton, director of business development and external engagement at Blackburn College, said: “We are delighted to be a headline sponsor of these awards for the second year.

Ian Richardson, regional director at Capita, added: “We are proud to be headline sponsors for the Hive Blackburn and Darwen Business Awards for the second year running.

Commenting on the awards, leader of Blackburn with Darwen Borough council, Councillor Mohammed Khan said: "2016 is a significant year for Blackburn with Darwen's business community, with many investments either completing or due to start.

There are 14 awards in total; including the Hive Chairman’s Award and the Arte et Labore Award as well as the The Young Entrepreneur and The Young Employee Award.

More information about the Hive Blackburn with Darwen Business Awards and full details about each category and how to enter are available online at www.hivebusinessawards.co.ukOther sponsors include: Business and Enterprise Trust, East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce, Forbes Solicitors, Heritage Envelopes, Napthens Solicitors, Pierce Chartered Accountants, Precision Polymer Engineering (PPE), Ronset and Tauheedul Education Trust, with media partners including Lancashire Telegraph, The Bee and Lancashire Business View.