It’s BIBAs week!
In just a few days’ time, the Be Inspired Business Awards will light up Blackpool brighter than its world-famous Illuminations.
Final preparations are under way at the resort’s iconic Tower Ballroom for Lancashire’s premier business awards, this Friday.
Over 1,000 guests, 20 categories, the “mystery star turn”, the presenter and the glitz and glamour of the biggest black-tie event in Blackpool is all set for a night never to be forgotten.
Once again, the sellout event will celebrate the best of business in Lancashire – from micro to medium to manufacturing, small to scale-up and leisure to low carbon – judged by experts in their sector fields after a robust process which includes applications, interviews and the famous BIBAs on Tour.
Headline sponsors Lancashire County Council, who are also sponsoring Business of the Year, have been behind the BIBAs from its launch back in January and are excited about Friday’s final curtain.
Hundreds of applications have been sifted through, the interviews held, and all corners of Lancashire have been visited by our team of judges.
And now it all comes down to a few simple words, “and the winner is…”
Cllr Brian Moore, Cabinet Member for Economic Development and Growth, said: “Excitement is building for this year’s BIBAs, and we’re thrilled by the outstanding calibre of finalists.
“As headline sponsor, Lancashire County Council is committed to championing county businesses – from corner shops to multinationals and everything in between.
“The event is always spectacular, and this year will be no exception. We cannot wait to celebrate the very best of the Lancashire business community.”
Once again, the BIBAs has a stellar line up of sponsors for its categories who include Brabners, MHA, CKS Catering, Smooth Radio, Team Leyland International, Intersys Micronics, University of Lancashire, Sustainable Energy First, Turnkey Corporate, FW Capital, BAE Systems and Construction EPA.
The gruelling interviews were hosted by North End Events and WiFi on the night is being provided by The Networking People.
Babs Murphy, chief executive of the North & Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce, who organises the event, said: “Everything is in place to make it another special night under the lights in Blackpool, and we cannot wait to welcome the guests, sponsors and suppliers.
“We’d like to thank everyone who has made this year’s event happen because without them, the BIBAs wouldn’t be the success it has become and a staple in Lancashire’s business diary.”