Sponsors of the BIBAs have been in awe of the calibre of this year’s entrants.
Feedback from the interviews – held earlier this month – have seen partners saying the quality on show then year has exceeded expectations.
With hundreds of applications received for the 20 categories, the BIBAs has expanded its reach this year with lots of new businesses taking the plunge and applying, along with those who have either won or been finalists in the past.
All categories have seen a diverse range of businesses battling it out for the ultimate prize of standing on that iconic stage and getting hold of a BIBA and the recognition of their peers.