Blackpool Tower played host to 900 Lancashire business hopefuls for an awards ceremony which recognised the achievements of the county's best.
TV personality Eamonn Holmes oversaw proceedings from the podium, whilst X Factor favourite Matt Cardle provided the entertainment.
Winners:
E-business of the yearExporter of the yearPanaz Ltd, Burnley
Small business of the yearNew business of the yearBR Contracting Ltd, Blackburn
Creative business of the yearEntrepeneur of the yearDaniel Cuffe and Peter Taylor, Lytham
Excellence in customer serviceManufacturer of the yearLaila’s Fine Foods Ltd, Bispham
Employer of the yearService Business of the yearSpringhill Care Group Ltd, Accrington
Green business of the yearBusiness woman of the yearDr Caroline Chesworth, Mad Science, Preston
Medium business of the yearLeadership team of the yearPreston Bus
Change for growthInspiring AwardInspired Energy Ltd, Kirkham
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