Today, Wyre Council has announced the finalists in the annual Wyre Business Awards 2022, with over 30 businesses now progressing to the next stage of the prestigious awards across 12 categories.
Sponsored by esteemed businesses including Myerscough College, the Baxter Group, Regenda, the Association of British Ports and the Federation of Small Businesses and organised by Wyre Council, this year’s awards are set to be a celebration of successful local businesses excelling in their industries and contributing to the growth of Wyre’s economy.
The finalists will now await the lavish awards ceremony, taking place at Marine Hall in Fleetwood on Thursday 24 November where the winners will be revealed. The judging panel is comprised of experienced professionals from a wide range of backgrounds, including Lancaster University, the BBC and the Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire.
The finalists announced today:
Business Person of the Year
- Carla Clough – Beauty & Aesthetics by Carla
- Kenneth Stephenson – Blackpool Skip Hire Ltd.
- Chris Yates – Chris Yates Motor Mechanic
- Seema Dalvi – Dalvi’s Restaurant
- Jasmine Norton – The Marketing Expert
Tourism, Leisure & Hospitality Business of the Year
- Brickhouse Farm Holiday Cottages Ltd.
- Cobblers Bar & Bistro
- Fold House Park Ltd.
- Pointer Farm Ltd.
- The Bellflower
Climate Action Award
- Ecology Project
- Fold House Park
- Pulcinella
New Business Start-Up of the Year
- The Coffee Box & Bistro
- The Estuary Riverside Chalets
- White Bull Hotel
- Be Inspired Magazine
- Beauty & Aesthetics by Carla
- Independent Site Supplies
Small Business of the Year
- Mother Nutured Doula Services
- The Estuary Riverside Chalets
- Be Inspired Magazine
- Blackpool Industrial Roofing Ltd.
- Lancaster Canal Boats Kingfisher Cruises
- Mike Russ Entertainments Group Ltd.
- The Marketing Expert
- Pointer Farm Ltd.
Corporate Social Responsibility Award
- Blackpool Industrial Roofing Ltd.
- Fold House Park Ltd.
- The Bellflower
Community & Charity Organisation of the Year
- Christian Care and Share
- Fleetwood Beach Wheelchairs
- Fleetwood Town Community Trust
- HelpPKE CIC Ltd.
- Mother Nutured Doula Services
- Westview Community Association
- Wyre & Fylde Community Defibrillator Fund
- Fleetwood Rotary Club
Innovative Business of the Year
- Fleetwood Beach Wheelchairs
- Hunter’s Kitchen
- The Marketing Expert
Social Media Award
- Blackpool Skip Hire Ltd
- The Marketing Expert
- Beauty & Aesthetics by Carla
Team of the Year
- The Flower Bowl Entertainment Centre
- The Bellflower
- Conifers Care Home
- Cobblers Bar & Bistro
- Blackpool Industrial Roofing Ltd.
Business Employer of the Year
- Coastal Child & Adult Therapeutic Service Ltd. (CCATS)
- Beauty & Aesthetics by Carla
Wyre Business of the Year
- FBKafe
- White Bull Hotel
- The Marketing Expert
- Hunter’s Kitchen
- Blackpool Skip Hire Ltd.
- Blackpool Industrial Roofing Ltd.
Councillor Alice Collinson, Portfolio Holder for Economic Development and Planning Policy, when commenting on the awards said,
“It is incredibly exciting to announce the successful shortlisted businesses. Special thanks must go to all of our applicants to this year’s awards, the standard was exceptionally high and we had over 80 submissions overall.
“The countdown now begins for the awards ceremony and I congratulate all of our finalists on making it this far and would like to wish all of these outstanding businesses the very best of luck.”
To keep up to date with the awards, visit www.wyre.gov.uk/WBA22 and follow Wyred Up on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.