Wyre Business Awards winners revealed

More than 250 business business people attended a black tie gala to celebrate the Wyre Business Awards 2017.

The event, sponsored by the NPL Group, Regenda Homes and Links Signs and Graphics, was a black-tie gala dinner held at Marine Hall in Fleetwood attended by businesses from across Wyre and the Fylde coast, partner organisations, event sponsors and award judges.

More than 180 nominations across fifteen different categories were assessed by a judging panel included principal of Myerscough College Ann Turner, station director of Radio Wave Paula Davies, Marketing Lancashire, Boost Business Lancashire and John Gillmore from BBC Radio Lancashire.

Councillor Peter Murphy, cabinet member with responsibility for economic development at Wyre Council, said: “We recognise that we have a lot of fantastic businesses in Wyre and the Wyre Business Awards evening is our way of celebrating the successes of our local businesses.

"For a small borough we really do punch above our weight for investment and business success. Wyre really is a great place to live, work, visit and invest.”

The full list of winners:

Green Business of the Year The Little Blue Hen Soap Crafting Company

New Business of the Year Poolfoot Farm

Community Involvement Award URPotential

Eating/Drinking Establishment of the Year Twelve Restaurant

Tourism Accommodation of the Year Breck Apartments

Tourism Attraction of the Year Glazey Days Ltd

Event of the Year Fylde Coast Food and Drink Festival

Made in Wyre The Wax House Candle Company

Employer of the Year My Fish Company Ltd

Home based or Online Business of the Year Carter-Zub -Building Consultancy

Micro Business of the Year Windmill Laundry

Retailer of the Year Jasmine’s Boutique

Rural Business of the Year Old Holly Farm

SME of the Year Builders Supplies (West Coast) Ltd

Market Trader of the Year Kusuz Silver Jewellery

Special Recognition Awards Independent Garstang Traders, Hardman McNeal, Myerscough College, Think!Creative (UK)Ltd, Pilling Pet Supplies, MID Communications.

Commitment to Education Award Ann Turner Principal of Myerscough College