A BOROUGH'S business leaders will be hoping for glory at hits annual business awards.
Judges have announced the shortlist for the finalists in each of the nine categories.
The winners will be announced at this year’s ceremony at the Fence Gate Inn on July 5.
Paul Collins, Business Support Team Leader and one of the judges, said: “Thank you to all the shortlisted businesses for inviting us behind the scenes.
“It’s fantastic to see what really makes them tick and get to the heart of their operations - there really is no better way to see what drives a business to success!”
Dennis Mendoros, OBE DL, Chairman of Pendle Vision Board and President of Mendor Enterprises, said: “The standard of entries this year was extremely high, and we’re really looking forward to honouring everyone who entered as well as revealing our winners for 2018.”
This year, the ceremony is supporting SSAFA The Armed Forces Charity which helps the Armed Forces, veterans and their families.
Pendle Business Awards 2018 shortlist
Business Person of the Year
Glenn Stock, Unique Clean, Hire and Facilities
Frazer Durris, Businesswise Solutions
Kevin Berkins, Fence Gate
Lee Duerden, XLCR Vehicle Management
Employer of the Year
Stanley House Veterinary Group
Harvey Environmental
XLCR Vehicle Management
Most Outstanding Business of the Year - medium/large (51+)
Stanley House Veterinary Group
Most Outstanding Business of the Year - small (1-50)
Blackoak Surfacing
Businesswise Solutions
Fence Gate
Rising Star of the Year
Wise Owl Creative
The Rookery Holiday Cottage
Janitorial UK
Manufacturer of the Year
Riggs Autopack Ltd
Chantelle Lighting
Pendle Engineering Limited
Business Technology and Innovation of the Year
JD Engineering Ltd
Pendle Engineering Ltd
Apprentice of the Year
Brad Ram – Blackoak Surfacing
Bradley Jones – Intershape Fitness
Beth Dickinson – Lomeshaye Village Day Nursery
Making a Local Difference
Positive Action in the Community
Pendleside Hospice
XLCR Vehicle Management
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