Pendle Business Awards 2024 took place on Thursday 11 July at the Fence Gate after a six year hiatus for the awards programme.

170 attendees comprising finalists, sponsors, supporters and guests celebrated business success, innovation and entrepreneurship at the black tie event. All were treated to a sparkling reception on arrival, courtesy of Reception Sponsors NORI HR & Employment Law.

The awards brought the Pendle business community together to celebrate their success, innovation, hard work, vision and entrepreneurship. They also recognised the tenacity, adaptability and resilience shown by organisations across the borough when facing the many challenges of recent years. Over 35 different and diverse finalists were celebrated on the evening, businesses and organisations that underpin our Pendle communities providing services, products, employment, opportunities and supporting local need.

To ensure that the awards celebrated and reflected the breadth and depth of businesses that make Pendle the fantastic place it is to work, live and visit four brand new awards were added for 2024 – Family Business, Hospitality & Tourism, Not For Profit and Retailer of the Year.

This meant that 14 different award categories were contested on the evening, with each having been shortlisted down to just three finalists by the PBA judges and sponsors. Despite returning for the first time in six years, there was much competition which meant that finalists had to be doing something special to impress the judges to make the shortlist. Some organisations were finalists in multiple categories, which given the standard of entries was a fantastic achievement.

After networking on arrival, swing singer Arthur Geldard entertained the room prior to the ceremony throughout the delicious three course dinner, interacting with the audience and even inspiring a conga on his last song!

The MC for the evening was Simon Brierley of East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce. The CEO of Pendle Borough Council, Rose Rouse provided the opening address, with Awards Organiser Rachel Kay of Pendle Connects and Leader of the Council Asjad Mahmood also taking the stage to provide their own welcomes and introductions.

The awards were presented after dinner, on stage, by the category sponsors with the Winners being invited to the stage to receive their awards. Winners and finalists were then having official photographs taken with their sponsors and receiving commemorative certificates. Huge congratulations to all our 2024 winners, who are listed below.

The final award of the evening, the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award, was presented to Stephen Barnes in recognition of 50 years dedication and service to the Borough of Pendle. Stephen received a standing ovation after being presented with his award by the Chairman of the Pendle Vision Board, Dennis Mendoros OBE DL.

Headline Sponsor for the awards was Pendle Borough Council. The awards were also supported by East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce and the Pendle Vision Board. Trophy Sponsors were Barnfield Construction and AdPak, Andrew Stephenson CBE and Barlick Raj Balti joined as Ceremony & Entertainment Sponsors. D&M Creative based in Barrowford printed the banners, brochures, certificates and tableplan.

Organiser Rachel Kay said

“I’d like to say a huge congratulations to all our Winners, and to our Finalists too. It was a real privilege to celebrate with you, we’re delighted you could join us. I would also like to thank all our sponsors and supporters for their commitment to PBA24, without them we simply couldn’t have run the awards. Pendle Connects is delighted to announce that Pendle Business Awards will now be an annual celebration of achievement and innovation. Planning has started for 2025 already and the Ceremony will take place Thursday 3 July again at The Fence Gate.”

There are plenty of ways for businesses to get involved with the 2025 awards, find out more and view the exciting sponsorship opportunities at the dedicated website www.pendlebusinessawards.co.uk or contact Organiser Rachel Kay on 07920 775457.

NB! Full albums of photos and individual winners announcements can be found on the PBA social media pages @pendlebusinesssawards at Facebook and LinkedIn – Official Winners & Finalists Photos at print and web resolution can be found at these links: https://bit.ly/PBA24Winners https://bit.ly/PBA24Finalists

The 2024 winners were – Lifetime first then in alphabetical order – by Liz Henson Photography

Lifetime Achievement Award for 2024 was presented to Stephen Barnes

This award was presented by Pendle Vision Board
Photo L to R: Stephen Barnes, Dennis Mendoros OBE DL (presenter and Chairman of PVB)

Apprentice of the Year Award for 2024 was presented to Amatullah Bharucha of Graham Engineering Ltd

This award was kindly sponsored by Nelson & Colne College Group
Photo L to R: Andrew Dewhurst (sponsor), Amatullah Bharucha

Family Business Award for 2024 was presented to North Valley Forge Ltd

This award was kindly sponsored by MENDO Enterprises
Photo L to R: Peter Ratcliffe, Richard Ratcliffe, John Ratcliffe, Dennis Mendoros OBE DL (sponsor)

Green Business Award for 2024 was presented to Hill’s Premier Polymers Ltd

This award was kindly sponsored by Pendle Connects
Photo L to R: Angel Enrigles, Walid Yasin, Rachel Kay (sponsor)

Hospitality & Tourism Award for 2024 was presented to Fence Gate

This award was kindly sponsored by Colne BID
Photo L to R: Keeley Beaumont, Kevin Berkins, Aneesa McGladdery (sponsor)

Large Business Award for 2024 was presented to XLCR Vehicle Management Ltd

This award was kindly sponsored by D&M Creative
Photo L to R: Patrick Macadam, Adam Cunliffe, Alex Woodcock, Tracey Whalley, Lee Duerden, Stephen Price, Theresa Duckworth, Shaun O’Neill, Morgan Rothwell (sponsor)

Make it in Pendle Award for 2024 was presented to Wolfenden Concrete Ltd

This award was kindly sponsored by Pendle Borough Council
Photo L to R: Rose Rouse (sponsor), Richard Moody

Medium Business Award for 2024 was presented to Domiciliary Home Care Services

This award was kindly sponsored by XLCR Vehicle Management Ltd
Photo L to R: Jodie Quintana, Mike Quintana, Kayla Combe, Jamie-Lea Pickles, Alex Woodcock (sponsor)

Micro Business Award for 2024 was presented to Emma Weston Illustration

This award was kindly sponsored by Coalition Facilities Management
Photo L to R: Emma Weston, Chris Lord (sponsor)

Not For Profit Award for 2024 was presented to Pendleside Hospice

This award was kindly sponsored by Carers Link Lancashire
Photo L to R: Louisa Mayor, Helen McVey, Gillian Oakley, Anne Huntley, Rebecca Hodgson (sponsor)

Retailer Award for 2024 was presented to Harp Ceramics Ltd

This award was kindly sponsored by Domiciliary Home Care Services
Photo L to R: Sharon Jackson, Paul Jackson, Sam Brown, Mike Quintana (sponsor)

Rising Star Award for 2024 was presented to Herd & Hive Ltd

This award was kindly sponsored by Steadplan
Photo L to R: Libby Ramsden, Oliver Blackwell, Cllr Asjad Mahmood (on behalf of sponsor)

Small Business Award for 2024 was presented to Harringtons Learning Centre

This award was kindly sponsored by NORI HR & Employment Law
Photo L to R: Abdul Sayek, Amrita Govindji-Bruce (sponsor), Gulshan Rehman, Maryam Rehman

Social Responsibility Award for 2024 was presented to VS Group Holdings Ltd

This award was kindly sponsored by Barnfield Construction
Photo L to R: Louise Whittaker, Georgia Barker, Andrew Brown (sponsor)

Workforce Development Award for 2024 was presented to Graham Engineering Ltd

This award was kindly sponsored by Riverside Recruitment
Photo L to R: Pete Hugill, Lee Schofield, Stuart Fraser, Frank Kelly, Mark Wolstenholme, Chris Clarke (sponsor)

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Published On: July 22nd, 2024

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