20 #RRA21
Large Business Award sponsored by Forbes Solicitors
Winner: Sapphire Utility Solutions, Preston
Shortlisted: BMP Europe; CMAC Group; Eric Wright Group; Fox Group; Paradigm Precision; Presspart Manufacturing
The judges said: “This privately owned business has doubled sustainable turnover in the last 12 months, securing £400m recurring revenue. Meanwhile, they have increased employees five-fold, focusing on their development with their own training academy. With £5m invested in plant, a new head office and significant contributions to community projects, diversification has been a key driver to success.”
Made in Lancashire Award sponsored by Barclays
Winner: Butlers Farmhouse Cheeses, Inglewhite
Shortlisted: BMP Europe; CoolKit; Greenbank Technology; MGS Technical Plastics; Presspart; VEKA
The judges said: “They are Lancashire ambassadors for own product range and other ‘Butlers Larder’ suppliers and are the world’s only cheesemaker to boast 100 per cent recyclable packaging which they developed themselves. Butlers is a great example of Lancashire manufacturing innovation and excellence.”
Marketing Agency Award sponsored by Peter Scott Printers
Winner: Red-Fern Media, Burnley
Shortlisted: 21 Digital; Bigtank Productions; Door4; Glasgows;
novi.digital; Think!Creative
The judges said: “Passion, humility, focus and drive sum up Red-Fern’s approach to business. Clients were well-supported through the pandemic, with new technologies and innovations employed to solve their challenges. They also, commendably, invest in their local community.”
Medium Business Award sponsored by Azets
Winner: Connect 2 Cleanrooms, Lancaster
Shortlisted: Glasgows; Greenbank Technology; Matrix247; MGS Technical Plastics; Skiddle; Sporting NRG
The judges said: “An inspirational story of growth underpinned by solid business thinking and clear strategies. Employee-focused, Connect 2 Cleanrooms demonstrate all the facets of a great and growing Lancashire business.”
New Business Award sponsored by Matrix247
Winner: Carnforth Pharmacy, Carnforth
Shortlisted: A Toast in the Post; FrameX; Little Legs Fabric; NW Recruitment Services; RJ8, Will’s
The judges said: “The care they give to ensure the community they serve is accommodated at all levels and is heart-warming. The passion for the community oozes from this business in which care comes before profit.”
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