2018 winners
Pendle Business Awards ran last in July 2018. They were organised by Pennine Events on behalf of Pendle Borough Council and Pendle Vision Board. Meet the 2018 winners below.
The awards were due to run again in 2020 but were postponed due to Covid. They will return in 2024 after the six year hiatus and are now being delivered independently by the Pendle Connects team, part of the lovelocalsolutions group.
![PBA24 group 2018 photo banner group photo 2018 pba winners](https://pendlebusinessawards.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/PBA24-group-2018-photo-banner.jpg)
![2018 - Lifetime Achievment Awards - Amanda Melton & Bill Oddie](https://pendlebusinessawards.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2018-Lifetime-Achievment-Awards-Amanda-Melton-Bill-Oddie.jpg)
Lifetime Achievement Awards : Presented to Amanda Melton and Bill Oddie (accepted by Lara Oddie)
Sponsored by Pendle Vision Board
![2018 - Apprentice of the Year - Brad Ram](https://pendlebusinessawards.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2018-Apprentice-of-the-Year-Brad-Ram.jpg)
Apprentice of the Year Winner : Brad Ram of Blackoak Surfacing
Sponsored by Nelson & Colne College Group
![2018 - Business Person of the Year - Frazer Durris](https://pendlebusinessawards.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2018-Business-Person-of-the-Year-Frazer-Durris.jpg)
Business Person of the Year Winner : Frazer Durris of Businesswise Solutions
Sponsored by Pendle Engineering
![2018 - Business Innovation - Pendle Engineering](https://pendlebusinessawards.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2018-Business-Innovation-Pendle-Engineering.jpg)
Business Innovation Winner : Pendle Engineering
Sponsored by Riggs Autopack
![2018 - Employer of the Year - XLCR Vehicle Management](https://pendlebusinessawards.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2018-Employer-of-the-Year-XLCR-Vehicle-Management.jpg)
Employer of the Year Winner : XLCR Vehicle Management
Sponsored by Protec
![2018 - Medium Business - Marsden Building Society](https://pendlebusinessawards.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2018-Medium-Business-Marsden-Building-Society.jpg)
Medium-Large Business Winner : Marsden Building Society
Sponsored by UCLan
![2018 - Rising Star - Wise Owl Creative](https://pendlebusinessawards.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2018-Rising-Star-Wise-Owl-Creative.jpg)
Rising Star of the Year Winner : Wise Owl Creative
Sponsored by Barnfield
![2018 - Manufacturer of the Year - Riggs Autopack Ltd](https://pendlebusinessawards.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2018-Manufacturer-of-the-Year-Riggs-Autopack-Ltd.jpg)
Manufacturer of the Year Winner : Riggs Autopack Ltd
Sponsored by Businesswise Solutions
![2018 - Making a Local Difference - Pendleside Hospice](https://pendlebusinessawards.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2018-Making-a-Local-Difference-Pendleside-Hospice.jpg)
Making a Local Difference Winner : Pendleside Hospice
Sponsored by Nelson Town Council
![2018 - Small Business - Fence Gate](https://pendlebusinessawards.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2018-Small-Business-Fence-Gate.jpg)
Small Business Winner : The Fence Gate
Sponsored by Pendle Vision Board