The finalists have been revealed for the North West Family Business Awards – and dozens of Cumbrian firms have made the shortlist.
Organised by The Family Business Community, the awards champion family firms from across the region, recognising their achievements and celebrating their successes in style.
Sue Howorth, co-founder of The Family Business Community said: “We have been absolutely blown away by the sheer volume of outstanding award entries that came our way, our judges were presented with some of the most inspiring and impressive submissions imaginable, making for a truly challenging selection process.
“Our finalists should feel incredibly proud of the hard work, commitment, and creativity which have taken them to the shortlist. In addition, we are looking forward to revealing our agri-business finalists in the next few weeks, kindly sponsored by H&H Group.”
Dave Clarkson, co-founder of The Family Business Community added: “The judges had an awe-inspiring task of selecting the finest entries, and we know it must have been challenging. The individuals who made the shortlist should feel incredibly proud of their accomplishments. Their dedication, talent, and hard work have impressed us beyond measure.
Some 23 judges from across the North West chose the shortlist earlier this month and the winners will be revealed at a ceremony on May 19 in Manchester.
Among those nominated is Shed One, a small batch craft gin producer in Ulverston, which has been shortlisted for four awards. It is co-owned and run by husband-and-wife team, Andy and Zoe Arnold-Bennett.
Zoe said: “It’s quite overwhelming to be finalists in as many as four categories, which just goes to show the many facets of Shed One. We’ve developed into so much more than when we originally started as a gin producer. And of course we’re delighted the North West Family Business Awards judges have recognised this too.
“We’re a true family business in every sense and many of our loyal customers tell us they feel proud to be welcomed in as part of the Shed One family. In fact, in 2019, we received the Going Places accolade at these very awards – so, four years on, we hope to prove them right!”
The finalists will now be invited to the awards ceremony, an event which is becoming one of the most popular dates on the Business Awards calendar. The North West Family Business Award Ceremony will soar to new heights on 19th May 2023 at the unique Concorde Conference Centre, Manchester.
You don’t need to be a finalist to join the celebrations as tickets for the prestigious awards ceremony are now on sale via the North West Family Business Awards website. As well as meeting the most exceptional family businesses from across the North West, you’ll enjoy a fun and vibrant evening of entertainment and awards. For further information about the awards visit www.northwestfamilybusinessawards.co.uk
Finalists
Best social impact
- Cut the Wrap, Ulverston
- Alfred H Knight International, Prescot
- The Dalesman Country Inn, Sedbergh
- The Two Tubs, Bury
- TP Financial Solutions, Morecambe
Business services
- Laser Cutting Services, Wilmslow
- Jones Caravan Breakers, Wigton
- The Plastic Bottles Company, Ulverston
- Realise HR, Carlisle
- Simon Constables Equine Vets, Radcliffe
- Aqueous Digital, Runcorn
Construction and engineering
Elektec, Darwen
Equestrian Surfaces, Sandbach
Orb Rope Access, Lancashire
Sheridan Lifts, Manchester
Walker Engineering, Skelmersdale
Cubby Construction, Carlisle
Equality, diversity and inclusion
- Elektec, Darwen
- Spice Kitchen, Widnes
- Shed One, Ulverston
- The Ice Cream Farm, Chester
Emerging family business
- Two Tubs, Bury
- Priory Polishes, Clitheroe
- My Time Wellness, Manchester
- Lady of the Swans and Stars
- Jess & Low
- R&D Kellet – Mill House Farm Pods, Lancaster
Food and drink establishments
- The Yan, near Grasmere
- The Two Tubs, Darwen
- R. G. and M. Falshaw Nabbs Farm and Falshaw’s Farm Shop, Bury
- Stefanis Pizzeria, Blackpool
Food and drink producers – large
- Pioneer Foodservice, Carlisle
- Carrs Pasties, Bolton
- George Romney Ltd, Kendal
- Uncle Joes, Otley
Food and drink producers – small
- Shed One, Ulverston
- R. G. and M. Falshaw Nabbs Farm and Falshaw’s Farm Shop, Bury
- Lakeland Artisan, Kendal
- Cheshire Botanicals
- Western Biltong Company Ltd, Crewe
- Spice Kitchen
Haulage and logistics
- Challenger Site Services, Ashton-under-Lyne
- Pioneer Foodservice, Carlisle
Leisure and tourism – large
- Lakeland Leisure Estates, Kendal
- The Ice Cream Farm, Chester
- Host So Simple, Liverpool
Leisure and tourism – small
- Shed One, Ulverston
- Park Cliffe, Windermere
- Hardy Soft Play Hire & Bouncefest UK, Kendal
Manufacturing – large
- Algeos, Liverpool
- Comfy Group
- Arden Dies, Stockport
- Manufacturing – small
- Laser Cutting Services
- Equestrian Surfaces
- Pendle Doors
Retailers and etailers
- Bents Garden Centre, Warrington
- R. G. and M. Falshaw Nabbs Farm and Falshaw’s Farm Shop
- Reclaimed World, Tarporley
- Cut the Wrap
- Lakeland Artisan
Wholesalers
- Comfy Group
- Pioneer Foodservice
- The Plastic Bottles Company
Employee of the year
- Country Village Inns, Ingleton
- Carrs Pasties
- My Time Wellness
- Ardern Dies
- The Two Tubs
- Aqueous Digital
- Laser Cutting Services
- Cut the Wrap
- The Plastic Bottles Company
- R&D Kellet – Mill House Farm Pods
People’s choice – Cumbria
- Lady of the Swans & Stars
- Theas Lakeland Walks
- Cumbria Clocks
- Cut the Wrap
- Jones Caravan Breakers
- Realise HR
- The Dalesman
- Shed One
- Pioneer Foodservice
- George Romney Ltd
- Hardy Soft Play & Bouncefest UK
- Dickinsons Place
- Burns Farm
- Hope & Anchor
