Pendle Business Awards 2016 finalists announced

By Dean

15 Apr 2016

Pendle Council and Pendle Vison Board have unveiled the 2016 Pendle Business Awards shortlist.

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Pendle Business Awards has fast become one of Lancashire’s most prestigious events in the business calendar, putting the spotlight on the borough’s businesses which are market leaders in their field.

The ceremonywill be held at the luxurious Fence Gate Inn on Thursday June 9.

Winners will once again receive the coveted Pendle trophy, designed and created by Merc Engineering.

Dennis Mendoros, chairman of Pendle Vision Board, added: “I was delighted, but not surprised, to hear that the calibre of applications was extremely strong this year.

“This year the Most Outstanding Business of the Year (micro) category was most popular with 16 entries, followed by Business Technology & Innovation of the Year and Rising Star of the Year which received 10 each.

“Our judges have had a difficult task whittling them down because everyone who has entered deserves recognition for their fantastic achievements.”

Councillor Mohammed Iqbal, leader of Pendle Council, said: “A big, big thank you goes out to everyone who entered.

“This year we received 80 entries, the most to date, from companies of all shapes and sizes across Pendle. And I can tell you that we’re really excited to see more and more companies coming forward.”

The awards is supported by many local companies including Farmhouse Biscuits, Training 2000, Barnfield Construction, JD Engineering, Merc Aerospace, Nelson and Colne College, KM Business Solutions, Daisy Communications, Svenska Handelsbanken, Pendle Rise Shopping Centre and Printoff.

A full of finalists is below:

Pendle Business Person of the Year

  • Glenn Stock – Unique Clean
  • Jane Cleaver – Concept 4/Printoff
  • Jackie Sanderson – Sanderson Dance & Fitness
Pendle Employer of the Year*
  • Marsden Grange
  • Stanley House Veterinary Group
  • Richard Wellock and Sons Ltd
  • CRS Group Ltd
  • Sanderson Dance & Fitness
  • Nelson and Colne College
  • Harvey Environmental Services
  • Denwa
*This is the list of businesses which entered this category. The shortlist will be announced following the completion of staff surveys at the end of April.

Pendle Most Outstanding Business of the Year – medium/large 51+
  • The Sovereign Group
  • Matthew Kibble Transport Ltd
  • Richard Wellock and Sons Ltd
  • SIS
Pendle Most Outstanding Business of the Year – small 11-50
  • Giddy Kippers
  • Riggs Autopack
  • Denwa
  • Kedel Ltd
Pendle Most Outstanding Business of the Year – micro 1-10
  • Unique Clean/Glenn Stock
  • James Bontoft Optometrist
  • Weighing Scales Ltd
Pendle Rising Star of the Year (operating 0-2yrs)
  • CrossFit Pendle
  • Little Blossoms of Barrowford Ltd
  • No 62
Young Entrepreneur of the Year (person under 30yrs)
  • Haroon Yousaf – Stylz Hairdressing & Training Academy
  • Sally Wellock – Sally’s Pasta Ltd
  • Sebastian David Hadfield – Pendle Nu Tech Ltd
Pendle Apprentice Employer of the Year
  • Hughes & Co
  • Matthew Kibble Transport Ltd
  • Little Blossoms of Barrowford Ltd
Pendle Business Technology & Innovation of the Year
  • Loft Leg
  • Kedel Ltd
  • SIS
Pendle Manufacturer of the Year
  • Riggs Autopack Ltd
  • Sugden Ltd
  • S Dawes Weaving Ltd
   

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