Winners and photos from the Ribble Valley Business Awards

More than 240 people attended the Stirk House in Gisburn to find out who would win the 16 trophies at the fifth Ribble Valley Business Awards.

The awards are organised by Enterprising People, and Rob Carder told the guests: “There are 3,300 businesses in Ribble Valley. Only 157 were nominated for an award and only 40 were picked as finalists - that makes you among the top one per cent of businesses in Ribble Valley.”

Mayor of Ribble Valley Councillor Stuart Carefoot was attending his third business awards.

He told the finalists: “We don’t have all the chains of all the same shops; we have individual ideas individual shops and individual attractions.

“It makes me proud to be in front of so many people who are driving this borough forward.”

Finalists ranged from hi-tech engineering and communication companies to an artisan soap manufacturer selling across the globe and a gourmet milk company run by a candidate in the current series of The Apprentice Camilla Ainsworth.

Full list of winners

Beacon AwardWinner: Castle Supported Living

Artisan Business Award sponsored by lovelocalnetworkingWinner: The Keep

B2B Business Award sponsored by Lancashire Business ViewWinner: Keyfleet

Creative Business Award sponsored by The Grand, ClitheroeWinner: Heart Of Your Home Kitchens Limited

Customer Friendly Business sponsored by Clitheroe Chamber of CommerceWinner: Ribble Valley Chequered Flag Ltd

Food Business Award sponsored by Napthens SolicitorsWinner: Spread Eagle MellorHighly Commended: Brizola Bar and Grill

Independent Retailer Award sponsored by FS AccountantsWinner: VALLEY LIVING LtdHighly Commended: Stork & Alphabet

Innovation Award sponsored by DSM Chartered AccountantsWinner: Anywhere SIM

Made in Ribble Valley Award sponsored by Houldsworths SolicitorsWinner: Raine & BeaHighly Commended: Spiroflow Limited

Medium to Large Business sponsored by Forbes SolicitorsWinner: Spiroflow Limited

MicroBusinesss sponsored by Evans AccountantsWinner: BEK EnviroHighly Commended: Canine Health and Hydro Ltd

New Business sponsored by Silverwoods Waste ManagementWinner: RejuvaMed Skin Clinic & Vein CentreHighly Commended: Curves @ Kates Bridal Room

Not For Profit Award sponsored by Community FuturesWinner: Ribble FM CIC

Pride of Ribble Valley Award sponsored by Enterprising PeopleWinner: Whalley in Bloom

Small Business sponsored by Harrison DruryWinner: melt

Sole Trader sponsored by Boundless NetworksWinner: H.A.B Domestic Appliance Repairs