The Scale Up Business of the Year shines a spotlight on organisations that have successfully transitioned from start up to scale up.
Sponsored by Brabners, the category recognises businesses that are delivering significant growth, forward-thinking innovation and long-term, sustainable leadership.
Scaling a business is a formidable challenge. It is a journey full of potential, but also one that brings complex hurdles requiring strategic vision, agility and experienced leadership.
Nikki Whittle, partner at Brabners, said: “The growth of Lancashire’s scale up economy is a real success story, with the latest figures showing an average growth in scale up density of 2.8 scaleups per 100,000 population over the past decade.
“Our expert team supports hundreds of scale up owners and leaders in Lancashire in both their professional and personal lives, so sponsoring the scale up category was a natural fit for Brabners.”
Past winners of this category include Leyland-based Multipave (NW), Eco Providers, Serconnect and Freedom Heat Pumps UK.
Nikki added: “Across the county, these businesses are creating jobs, driving innovation and helping to strengthen Lancashire’s reputation as a place where ambitious companies can grow and thrive.”
The BIBAs is Lancashire’s longest-running business awards, and its ceremony has become a staple night in the county’s business calendar.