Pendle Business Awards 2026 took place on Thursday 2 July 2026 at The Fence Gate and was attended by over 180 local business people. Huge congratulations to all our winners, and to all our finalists too. Meet our 2026 winners below.

The awards were organised and delivered by the Pendle Connects team, part of the lovelocalsolutions group, and supported by Headline Sponsor Pendle Borough Council, Pendle Vision Board and East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce and many local sponsors across the borough and beyond.

Many thanks to everyone who entered, sponsored, attended the ceremony and supported the awards programme this year.

NB! The photos used on this site and our social media are reduced resolution. Free downloads of web and high-resolution images are available, the Official Winners Photographs as below can be downloaded here. Official Finalists photos can be downloaded here. All the images taken on the evening can be found here on the Liz Henson Photography website and downloaded using password FenceGate – scroll down to view. You can also view all images taken on the evening on our Facebook page here.

Family Business Winner : Ashburn Stoves & Hamish’s
Sponsored by Barnfield Construction

Hospitality & Tourism Winner : FUNDA LAND
Sponsored by Umbrella Insurance Brokers

Large Business Winner : Pendle Leisure Trust
Sponsored by XLCR Vehicle Management Ltd

Micro Business Winner :  The Wrapper
Sponsored by Protec Fire and Security Group

Retailer Award Winner :  Funky Gifts
Sponsored by Pendle Connects

Small Business Winner :  James Bontoft Optometrist
Sponsored by DHCS Ltd

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