2018 WINNERS:

Valley at Work Award: Winner D T Law Butchers; Accessible Business Winner: The Old Library Waterfoot CIC; Apprenticeship Winner: Arthouse Ltd, Highly Commended: Headmasters Lancashire; Business of The Year (5-10 Employees) Winner: GrowTraffic Ltd; Business of The Year (11+ Employees) Winner: D T Law Butchers; Creative Business Winner: Deni-Deni; Employer of The Year Winner: Headmasters Lancashire, Highly Commended: Greg to take over the business.

The ninth Rossendale Business Awards ceremony held on Wednesday, November 14 was packed with more than 200 attendees, with representatives of companies, sponsors, finalists and winners.

MORE details and photos from the awards in next week’s Free Press. Orthoplastics Limited; Enterprising Woman Winner: Jane Boys; Enterprising Young Person Winner: Grace Bradshaw (Alder Grange); Food and Drink Business Winner: A’Vucciria, Highly Commended: Northern Whisper Brewing Co Ltd; Independent Retailer Winner: Ruby & Daisy, Highly Commended: D T Law Butchers; Invest In Rossendale Winner: Anna’s Café-Bar, Highly Commended: The Old Library Waterfoot CIC; MicroBusiness Winner: Pinnacle Stonemasonry Ltd, Highly Commended: Deni-Deni; Not for Profit Winner: M3 Project Ltd; Part Time Business Winner: Mini Me Time; Rossendale Free Press Award Business Challenge in association with Rossendale Hospice Winner: Snapper & Hack; Service Business Winner: Bright & Beautiful; Sole Trader Winner: Olly’s Woodland Learning, Highly Commended: Catherine Smyth Media; Visit Rossendale Winner: The Whitaker Museum, Art Gallery & Cultural Hub, Highly Commended: Lucardo Rawtenstall escape games.