Revealed – contenders for business awards
THE Accrington Observer is delighted to be the first to announce the shortlist for Hyndburn Business Awards 2022.
Organiser Rachel Kay said: “The standard of entries was just excellent this year, which makes it even harder for our judges to decide on a shortlist.
“We’re very grateful for the time that both our volunteer and sponsor judges spent reading the applications, and absolutely thrilled that 48 different businesses/ organisations are represented across the categories.
“Huge congratulations to all our 2022 finalists; we can’t wait to meet and celebrate with you, our sponsors and supporters too at the awards ceremony.”
Each finalist will receive one free ticket to the 2022 Awards Ceremony at The Dunkenhalgh Hotel on Thursday, June 16 and have the option to bring guests along too. Ceremony attendees will be entertained with table magic throughout dinner by magician Jasper Cherry.
The awards shortlist is:
● APPRENTICE of the Year: Imogen Cook of Lantex Manufacturing Co Ltd, Joseph Kenyon of Elite Electronics & Security Ltd, Saul Ashcroft of NW Motors;
● CREATIVE Business sponsored by Carers Link Lancashire: Brie Mine UK, Civic Arts Centre and Theatre, My Colourful Memories CIC, Shelley’s;
● CUSTOMER Friendly Business sponsored by Essentialise Workplace Wellbeing: Bright Beginnings, Cafe Ri-An, CoverMyBubble, FirePro, House Of Fusion - Dance & Community Arts, Lancashire Women;
● FAMILY Business sponsored by TEN Legal Solicitors: Double Decker Diner (Jasmine’s Kitchen), Nursery End Garden Centre, Threlfall’s Farm Dairies, Westend Fish and Chips;
● FOOD & Drink Business: Caked In It, Sweet Reminiscing by Sharonrose, Threlfall’s Farm Dairies, Westend Fish and Chips;
● HEALTH & Beauty Business sponsored by Accrington Stanley Women’s FC: Arena Hair & Beauty, Naomi Dixon Counselling & Hypnotherapy, The A Team Dance & Fitness, Touch of Class;
● INDEPENDENT Retailer: Brie Mine UK, Little Liv’s Bakery, The Lancashire Dog Company, Ultimate TCG Ltd;
● LARGE Business sponsored by +24 Marketing: Advocacy Focus, Barcode Logistics Ltd, Carers Link Lancashire, Threlfall’s Farm Dairies;
● MADE in Hyndburn sponsored by Anthem Engagement: All is on Hawke Gifts/Trisha Hawke Photography, Holy Cannoli, Hyndburn Food Pantry, My Colourful Memories CIC;
● MEDIUM Business sponsored by Silverwoods Waste Management: Civic Arts Centre and Theatre, Little Secrets Clothing Ltd, Perfect Plaice, Ultimate TCG Ltd;
● MICRO Business sponsored by Hyndburn Arts: Hyndburn Coatings, KTZ DANCE, The A Team Dance & Fitness, Touch of Class;
● NEW Business sponsored by Woodcocks, Haworth and Nuttall Solicitors: Han’s Bakes, Holy Cannoli, Hyndburn Food Pantry, Nightingales Garage Ltd;
● NOT For Profit sponsored by Community Foundation for Lancashire: Advocacy Focus, Carers
Link Lancashire, Community Solutions NW, Homes For Humanity;
● SMALL Business sponsored by The Small Business Academy: BMT Domestics, CoverMyBubble, Education Business Partnership (NW) Ltd, Holistic Child and Family Therapy;
● SOLE Trader: East Lancs Hot Tub Hire, Eco Plumbing and Drainage NW, Karen Nash Photography, Little Liv’s Bakery;
● WORKFORCE Development sponsored by Nelson & Colne College Group: Barcode Logistics Ltd, Elite Electronics & Security Ltd, Lancashire Women, No Dig Drainage Solutions Ltd.