Pendle Business Awards – great number of entries!
Published Monday 20th February 12
The closing date for entries to Pendle Business Awards 2012 - one of Lancashire's most prestigious events - has now passed.
"We've had a great response from local businesses," says Councillor Mike Blomeley who has responsibility for Economic Development.
"This really is excellent news because it shows that despite the difficult economic climate, Pendle companies are continuing to thrive.
"We have a lot of very successful companies which deserve recognition and the Business Awards are all about recognising our high achievers."
Organised jointly by Pendle Vision and Pendle Council, the Awards now in their third year, will have all the glitz and glamour of The Oscars. It's received sponsorship from many local companies and organisations.
This year's ceremony and dinner will be held at the prestigious new Arts, Culture and Enterprise (ACE) Centre in Nelson on Friday April 27.
And winners will once again receive the coveted Pendle - an elegant glass and metal sculpture inspired by Pendle Hill. It will be engraved with the winner's name and the award category.
The trophies have been designed by local company Merc Engineering.
The judges are now examining the entries and will be drawing up its shortlist on 23rd February. Shortlisted companies will be announced on Monday 27th February on
During March the judges will visit the shortlisted companies to make their final assessment. The winners will be announced at the ceremony.
Councillor Blomeley added: "We're really keen to support our local businesses which invest in their staff, products and processes.
"We're fortunate in Pendle to have lots of dynamic companies at the cutting edge and world leaders in their field.
"And let's not forget that our local companies are key contributors to the success of our economy, helping make Pendle a better place to live and work.
"The first two awards events were such a great success and the knock-on effect to our local businesses was substantial, creating a buzz for a very long time.
"We're sure that this year's event will have the same effect and will encourage our businesses to go on to be even bigger and better."
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