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SUB36
It’s going to be one heck of a party when the future of Lancashire business comes together for the Sub36 Awards in October.
The awards – returning this year after a six- year break – celebrate Lancashire’s emerging business talent, recognising individuals aged under 36 who are already making a difference across the county.
Winners across 14 categories, covering a wide range of industries, professions and career stages, will be announced at an awards ceremony at Park Hall Hotel in Chorley on Friday 16 October.
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The finalists have now done all they can, having submitted an initial entry and then being interviewed by a panel of judges in September, and will be eagerly awaiting the big announcement.
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Richard Slater, publisher of Lancashire Business View, said: “We decided to bring back the Sub36 Awards this year and, having seen the exceptional calibre of entries, I’m glad we did.
“Our finalists represent the future of our business community and are already achieving great things.”
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Prolight Concepts Group Accounts manager
Finalist: Employee Award Biggest challenge: Starting in a Supported by:
new role with more responsibilities and opportunities to learn, while building my confidence and trusting my own decisions. It has taught me resilience, adaptability, and self-belief.
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I have found that I am able to keep a level head, work through problems and find solutions, even when working under pressure.
Future goals: I want to build a career
I am proud of. I’ve had a varied background and love to learn, so I’d like to keep developing my skills and trying new things.
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Age: 27
Megan Billington Farleys Solicitors
Private client solicitor Finalist:
Professional Services Award Your superpower: Being empathetic.
Being able to listen, understand, and provide reassurance is just as important as providing legal expertise.
Future goals: To achieve full STEP
(Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) status and earn the TEP designation, further developing my knowledge and expertise while continuing to progress and grow within Farleys.
Favourite thing about Lancashire:
The strong sense of community. Everyone knows someone, meaning you’re never far from trusted advice, support, or a helping hand.
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Emily O’Keefe The Calico Group
Assistant financial accountant Finalist:
Professional Services Award Best advice you’ve been given:
Making mistakes isn’t always bad, often it’s how you react to those mistakes that demonstrates your resilience, progression and what type of person you are.
Future goals: To be a positive
role model for younger employees who are wishing to pursue accountancy and continue my own professional development.
Favourite thing about Lancashire:
I love the people! I enjoy working with passionate colleagues who genuinely care about the county and improving outcomes for those who live here.
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Here some of the 2026 finalists, in their own words, tell us a little bit about their careers so far and provide an insight into why they are among the cream of the crop of Lancashire’s business talent.
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