Blackpool plays host to the best in the business
The pick of Fylde Coast businesses competed for honours after being shortlisted in the region's most prestigious business awards.
They were among the finalists in various categories in this year's BIBA awards, staged at the Winter Gardens, Blackpool, on Friday 6 March.
Kirkham-based architects Croft Goode were the only Fylde Coast winners, although there were a total of 17 nominations in the 13 categories.
The Blackpool finalists were:
New Business Of The Year
Acumen Sales Training
Links Signs & Graphics
Best Use Of E-Business
GloMania
Sandcastle Waterpark
Creative Business
Bathstep
Tick The Publicity Box
Business Woman Of The Year
Deborah Parker, Progress Recruitment
Leadership Team Of The Year
Sandcastle Waterpark
Excellence In Customer Service
Sandcastle Waterpark
Independent Retailer
O'Briens
Entrepreneur Of The Year
Sophie Preston Hall, Catering Elite
The awards aim to find the county's best businesses, companies, employers and entrepreneurs. They are part sponsored by Lancashire Economic Partnership, North West Development Agency and BlackpoolUnlimited.com