Preston firms are being encouraged to enter a countywide showcase of businesses.
The BIBAs (Be Inspired Business Awards) take place in September and entries have now opened.
Last year’s awards saw The Foxton crowned as Lancashire’s Community Business of the Year, Street Monkeys based in Ashton-on-Ribble grabbed creative, digital and marketing business of the year and Springfield Fuels at Lea Town were manufacturer of the year.
There’s 20 categories in total and once on the shortlist a judging process takes place with judges visiting businesses and seeing what they do.
Chief executive of the North and Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce who organise the awards, Babs Murphy, said: “The BIBAs celebrates the achievements of the Lancashire business community, our diverse sectors, incredible workforce and for many, the pinnacle of their year.
“I would encourage businesses of all shapes and sizes to enter because this year that famous trophy could have your name on it.
“The BIBAs is much more than just an awards night, they are an inspirational event and a catalyst for growth, prosperity and innovation for our amazing county.”
The deadline for entries is 27 March and entries are free to do via the BIBAs website.
The key dates are a BIBAs application bootcamp on 12 February for those who feel they need guidance, 14 May for stage one interviews, 18 May the finalists are announced, during June the judges go on tour and on 18 September the winners are crowned at the ceremony at Blackpool’s Tower Ballroom.
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