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

Marsden Building Society

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