Huge congratulations to all our 2026 Finalists shown below in category order.
All Finalists have been invited to attend the black tie Ceremony on Thursday 2 July 2026, taking place at the Fence Gate. We are very much looking forward to celebrating with you all and our Sponsors and Supporters. Wishing you all the very best of luck.
| APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR AWARD – sponsored by East Lancashire Learning Group |
| Stacey Faulkner of Colne Youth Action Group |
| Holly Rosser of Destination Barnoldswick |
| Emily Dexter of Financial Affairs |
| Josh Ford of Go Live Experts Ltd |
| FAMILY BUSINESS AWARD – sponsored by Barnfield Construction |
| Ashburn Stoves & Hamishs |
| Barlick Raj Balti |
| DHCS Ltd |
| GREEN BUSINESS AWARD – sponsored by Reliable Renewables |
| Ashburn Stoves & Hamishs |
| Pendleside Hospice |
| HOSPITALITY & TOURISM AWARD – open for sponsorship |
| Axes to Ashes |
| FUNDA LAND |
| Little Italy Truly Authentic Ltd |
| INNOVATION AWARD – open for sponsorship |
| Axes to Ashes |
| Dynamic Safety |
| GB Integrated Systems Ltd |
| LARGE BUSINESS AWARD – sponsored by XLCR Vehicle Management Group |
| Pendle Leisure Trust |
| Financial Affairs |
| Prolight Concepts Group |
| MEDIUM BUSINESS AWARD – sponsored by Tedekstra |
| Coalition Facilities Management LTD |
| VS Group Holdings LTD |
| Wolfenden Concrete Ltd |
| MICRO BUSINESS AWARD – sponsored by Protec Fire and Security Group |
| Axes to Ashes |
| Blackledge Mortgages |
| The Wrapper |
| NOT FOR PROFIT AWARD – open for sponsorship |
| Harringtons Learning Centre |
| Pendleside Hospice |
| Stage Door Youth Theatre |
| RETAILER OF THE YEAR AWARD – open for sponsorship |
| Destination Barnoldswick |
| Funky Gifts |
| James Bontoft Optometrist |
| RISING STAR AWARD – open for sponsorship |
| Forba |
| Lolli Writes |
| Pink Powerhouse Ltd |
| SMALL BUSINESS AWARD – sponsored by DHCS Ltd |
| Pendle Academy Of Dance And Performing Arts |
| James Bontoft Optometrist |
| Make-NW Ltd |
| SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AWARD – sponsored by Prolight Concepts Group |
| Helen Green Academy of Dance |
| DHCS Ltd |
| VS Group Holdings LTD |
| WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AWARD – sponsored by Farnworth Rose |
| DHCS Ltd |
| GB Integrated Systems Ltd |
| Pendleside Hospice |