Hailed as ‘the one they all want to win’, the  BIBAs is   the most ambitious event of its kind in Lancashire and this year,  attracted an exceptional 1079 entries (including 87 finalists) from some of Lancashire’s top performing companies.

Chief Executive of North and Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce, Babs Murphy, in her address to the audience, before presenting the life time achievement award said:

“We know it’s been an extremely difficult time for many businesses – we understand the battles you have to fight – we realise the harsh trading conditions you’ve had to endure – so to reach this stage in THIS competition is a significant achievement of which you should be enormously proud – as we are of you.

Babs Murphy added:  

“All the finalists represented on the night should also be praised because they are shining examples of what can be achieved, particularly in these difficult and challenging times, by people with a real aspiration to improve their business and significantly contribute to the local economy.

“The calibre of entries this year was exceptionally high and everyone who entered deserves admiration. Participating businesses gained real benefits and opportunities to promote their achievements at the highest level.

“The BIBA’s are all about recognising excellence and achievement in companies operating in Lancashire and the Chamber is proud to play its role in supporting, nurturing and encouraging business excellence in the business sector through this Awards programme. 

“Lancashire’s success and prosperity is dependent on the strength and vibrancy of its business community.  Those at the forefront of business success are sometimes less than forthcoming about publicising their achievements.  These awards acknowledge our local businesses outstanding performance in the global marketplace and I would like to congratulate all the winners on their superb achievements”.

THE WINNERS

RETAILER OF THE YEAR
Halls Food Group

EXCELLENCE IN CUSTOMER SERVICE
UK Good Deals

BEST USE OF E-BUSINESS
Cruise 118

EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR
Danbro

EXPORTER OF THE YEAR
Submarine Manufacturing & Products

GREEN BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
Gannon Oils

SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
UK Good Deals

CREATIVE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
NuBlue

LEADERSHIP TEAM OF THE YEAR
UK Good Deals

NEW BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
Worthenshaws

TOURISM BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
Canal Boat Cruises

MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR
Evans Vanodine International

BUSINESS WOMAN OF THE YEAR
Elaine Brady – Willowbrook

ENTRPRENEUR
Kirsty Henshaw – Worthenshaws

BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
Danbro

LANCASTRIAN OF THE YEAR – FOR LIFETIME ACHIVEMENT

Philip McIvor – Farmhouse Biscuits

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