Lancashire Business Awards winners revealed

The annual Lancashire Business Awards took place at Stanley House Hotel, organised by Downtown Lancashire.

The networking and lobbying group celebrated the achievements of the county’s businesses and prominent individuals, handing out 14 titles on the night.

Downtown chief executive Frank McKenna said: “The Lancashire Business Awards has always been a fantastic event that recognises some of the organisations that make the county great from the creative, legal, financial and hospitality industries to business and finance specialists.

“Downtown Lancashire in Business is delighted to have hosted another successful awards evening celebrating the very best of our business community. A huge well done to all our winners.”

The winners

Networker of the Year - Male:
Teg Roberts, Astute Motoring

Networker of the Year - Female:
Janine Smith, Orvia

Most Creative Marketing Campaign:
The Write Angle, Guild Year

Law Firm of the Year:
Forbes Solicitors

Best Financial Services Company:
Champion Accountants

Best PR Creative Agency:
The Write Angle

Social Media Guru of the Year:
Jeremy Coates, Magma Digital

Best Use of IT/Social Media:
Marsden Rawsthorn Solicitors

Property Firm of the Year:
Petty Chartered Surveyors

Best Hospitality Venue:
Stanley House

Man of the Year:
Steven Broomhead, Recycling Lives

Woman of the Year:
Kirsty Henshaw, Worthenshaws Ltd

Small Business of the Year:
Garratts Insurance

Large Business of the Year:
Hays Recruitment