Testimonials

Read the many stories of how winning a BIBA has made a difference to leading businesses across Lancashire

“We we’re astonished, shocked and delighted to win. It is probably a cliche but we didn’t expect to win. We had taken staff and customers with us so it was really pleasing for our important customers to see us win such a prestigious award.”

“We have already promoted it to our customer base and with trade magazines. Winning such awards is very important to add gravitas and kudos to our profile. We take them seriously.”

CheckedSafe

“We see the BIBAs as a true celebration of Lancashire businesses, and as a proud Lancashire based business, we want to be part of this celebration. Not only does it instil a great deal of pride for our employees, it also enables us to make connections and collaborations with other local businesses. When we won, we felt on top of the world! The whole table was ecstatic.”

The Senator Group

“The team and I were extremely proud to win but mostly excited that we had the opportunity to return to the awards ceremony. It truly is an inspirational and magical event, which really brings the team together, and celebrates our achievements.”

“The BIBA’s really do feel like you’re at the Academy Awards, Celebrities for the evening. From the red carpet entrance, the spectacular Blackpool Tower Ball Room, to the Award Design. The Ceremony is professionally run, and creates a grand stage to showcase Lancashire’s amazing business.”

Anderton Centre

“Winning Family Business of the Year brought a lot of joy to our team who attended the event – particularly the four Plumb family members in attendance on the night. Being a family business is a source of great pride for us, and validation of the hard work we put in was very rewarding. Being Highly Commended at as Manufacturers of the Year was also a huge celebration for us all too.”

“We will definitely enter the awards again in the future when we have growth that we feel is in need of wider recognition, such as the launch of a new brand or product, expansion of our workforce or other core developments.”

Plumbs

“When you win a BIBA it’s an amazing endorsement of the work you’ve achieved. As a team we’ve worked so hard over the last two years that it’s amazing to finally be rewarded with such a prestigious award.”

“I was shocked to win considering the amazing quality of the other shortlisted companies. Nothing beats doing that walk up to the stage when you win an award – especially a green business award at this challenging time where sustainability is so critical.”

“The event It was incredible. I absolutely love Blackpool Ballroom, but the quality of the meal, wine, gifts and everything was done to such a high standard. It was fantastic.”

The Wellbeing Farm

“When we were announced as one of the winners, I was literally blown away! It was an honour to get to the final, and I’m sure everybody says it, but we genuinely didn’t think we would win. It’s like nothing I have ever experienced before just sheer joy! The BIBAs ceremony was literally like sitting at the Oscars! I’ve never seen an event put on in such a dramatic way. It’s something that I will never forget!”

“We were very lucky to be able to bring the staff along to this event, and having the whole team be part of such an amazing win has really boosted everything we do here. The motivation within the team now is certainly an all-time high and has really focused everybody on how important it is to work as a team.”

The Secret Garden Glamping
If you want to give your business a bigger competitive edge, enter the BIBAs today.