O maior vencedor da noite foram os instrumentos de processo da Burnley - a única empresa a levar para casa dois prêmios, triunfando nas categorias de inovação e exportação. Seu firmware inovador, que apresenta diagnósticos auto-interrogatórios, dados armazenados em nuvem e acesso remoto, provados especialmente úteis para os clientes-desde as hebrides externas até os EUA rurais-cuja viagem foi restrita por covid-19. Incluído a empresa de animais de estimação de Preston trata T. Forrest, que capitalizou o grande aumento da posse de animais de estimação nos últimos 18 meses, a Blackpool Media de Blackpool, que levou seu programa de eventos pessoais on-line algumas semanas após o primeiro bloqueio, e os parceiros da Comunidade e dos Blackburn Zone, que desempenharam os papéis em que os robustos de 40 anos e os mais difíceis do Blackburn. da Bamber Bridge, que no total emprega mais de 650 pessoas em suas várias divisões. Ele patrocinou o treinamento vocacional de 4.200 estudantes do Preston College desde 2005 e, como um trust de caridade, 100 % dos lucros obtidos são reinvestidos na empresa ou doados a instituições de caridade. A noite também apresentava comida fina, proveniente de fornecedores de Lancashire e músicos e artistas emocionantes de Lancashire. Os prêmios disseram: “Esses prêmios estão há muito tempo-20 meses desde a última cerimônia de premiação-e muito mudou nesse tempo. Muitas pessoas juntas, comemorando o melhor que o condado tem a oferecer. Para ter esse reconhecimento do que a equipe fez é realmente importante para nós. ”
Process Instruments designs and supplies devices that analyse water quality and control the dosing of chemicals. Their innovative firmware, which features self-interrogating diagnostics, cloud-stored data and remote access, proved especially useful to customers – from the Outer Hebrides to rural USA – whose travel was restricted by Covid-19 laws.
The pandemic was a key theme for many of the winners of this year’s Red Rose Awards, which had been postponed from its usual date in March.
Other winners included Preston-based pet treats firm T. Forrest, which capitalised on the large increase in pet ownership over the last 18 months, Blackpool-based Barcadia Media, which took its in-person events programme online within weeks of the first lockdown, and Community & Business Partners and Blackburn Youth Zone, which both played vital roles in supporting their communities through the toughest months of the pandemic.
A special award was granted to the Eric Wright property group of Bamber Bridge, which in total employs more than 650 people across its various divisions.
The company acted quickly to convert various premises into Covid-19 intensive care wards and recovery facilities. It has sponsored the vocational training of 4,200 Preston College students since 2005, and as a charitable trust, 100 per cent of profits made are reinvested in the company or donated to charities.
These stories were told to the largest-ever audience of 1,200, gathered in the magnificent Winter Gardens in Blackpool. The evening also featured fine food, sourced from Lancashire suppliers, and thrilling Lancashire-based musicians and entertainers.
The audience also donated generously to the Community Foundation for Lancashire’s Red Rose Responding Fund which is helping people and organisations across the county who have suffered from the effects of the pandemic.
Richard Slater, publisher of Lancashire Business View and founder of the Red Rose Awards, said: “These awards have been a long time coming – 20 months since the last awards ceremony – and so much has changed in that time.
“Every business represented in the room was affected by the Covid-19 pandemic in one way or another, but as those up on stage proved, creativity, ingenuity and resilience can turn even the most difficult circumstances into rich opportunities.
“It was fantastic to see so many people together, celebrating the best the county has to offer. Congratulations to all the winners, who thoroughly deserve their honours.”
Mike Riding, managing director of double-winning Process Instruments, said: “It has been a very good night. To have this recognition of what the team has done is really important to us.”
Ele acrescentou:“ Agora vendemos em mais de 60 países e acabamos de receber nossa primeira ordem no Japão. ” Estamos firmemente enraizados nesta parte do mundo e acreditamos que nosso negócio faz parte da comunidade.
Jeremy Hartley, group managing director of Eric Wright, winners of the special award on the night, said: “It is such an honour to get this recognition. We are firmly rooted in this part of the world and we believe our business is part of the community.
"Você é tão bom quanto as pessoas que trabalham para você. Nos últimos dois anos, testaram todos com o limite, mas nosso povo realmente se uniu. Este prêmio é para nossa equipe e todos que trabalharam tanto nos últimos anos. Solicitadores
Full list of winners with comments from judging panels:
Built Environment Award sponsored by Harrison Drury Solicitors
Vencedor: Fox Group, Blackpool
Juízes disseram: “O Grupo Fox demonstrou crescimento impressionante e comprometimento com o crescimento durante a pandemia. são os heróis desconhecidos do ambiente construído!. ”
Judges were impressed by the business working so closely with offenders and ex-offenders and the fact that 90% of staff are directly employed by the business in an industry that traditionally relies on a high proportion of agency staff. Fox Group are the unsung heroes of the Built Environment!.”
Prêmio de responsabilidade social corporativa patrocinada pela Sundown Solutions
Vencedor: Parceiros Comunitários e de Negócios, Blackburn
Juízes disseram: “Os parceiros de negócios comunitários vivem e respiram CSR por meio de suas próprias atividades diárias e através de seu apoio a outros. O compromisso da CSR está lá em todo" | Seriun
Customer Service Award sponsored by Seriun
Vencedor: Cubo HR, Burnley
Juízes disse: “O Cube HR adaptou seus negócios e se manteve na visão de clientes e clientes em potencial por meio de preferência. Prêmio patrocinado por quatro recrutamentos
There’s a clear through-line of passion and smart processes to back up their customer service offering.”
Employer of the Year Award sponsored by Four Recruitment
Vencedor: Ascentis, Lancaster
Juízes disseram: “Ascentis tem um foco demonstrável em sua equipe com uma abordagem abrangente para o engajamento dos funcionários, resultando em 100% de feedback de seu povo, que recomendam o ASCENTE como um ótimo lugar para o trabalho.” Burnley
Export Award sponsored by PM+M
Winner: Process Instruments, Burnley
Juízes disse: “O foco da exportação e o profissionalismo dos instrumentos de processo, juntamente com o design, o desenvolvimento e a produção de produtos de Lancashire, permitiram que eles triunfassem. Preston
Their great customer base across the world and innovative export management were particularly impressive.”
Family Business Award sponsored by Napthens Solicitors
Winner: T. Forrest, Preston
Juízes disse: “O Forrest alcançou muito, deixou suas ambições claras e se destacaram em um momento difícil. O negócio respondeu muito fortemente à pandemia. O Forrest está muito enraizado em Lancashire com um forte tópico familiar que atravessa tudo o que faz. ”
The judges referenced particular progression across creative and innovative elements of the business. T Forrest are very much rooted in Lancashire with a strong family thread running through everything they do.”
Go Green Award sponsored by Mattioli Woods
Winner: Silverwoods Waste Management
Judges said: “A passionate, well-informed, ambitious and expert managing director is taking this business and its clients on a net-zero journey.
Lots of excellent schemes and great work on their own carbon footprint. Excellent future plans make this an exciting player.”
Health and Wellbeing Business Award sponsored by Business Health Matters
Winner: YOLO Wellbeing, Preston
Judges said: “YOLO offer something different and scalable which is based on their experience and an ambitious five year growth plan.
The offer of on-site massage to improve mental and physical health was seen as innovative which, together with evidence-based impact and compelling experience of strong business engagement during the pandemic, made them worthy winners.”
Innovação em negócios Prêmio patrocinado pela Universidade de Lancashire Central
Winner: Process Instruments, Burnley
Judges said: “Process Instruments describe their product as “Innovation2” or, in other words, innovation that allows for innovation.
The world of systems integration has been challenged by the introduction of their CRIUS product allows for sectional upgrades of individual chips rather than whole product replacement thereby reducing costs for customers. They are flying the flag for Lancashire in the UK and internationally.”
Prêmio de grande negócio patrocinado pela Forbes Solicitors
Vencedor: Soluções de utilitários de safira, Preston
Justes disse: Último Recorrente Recorrente de Recostar Securing Securing Securing Securing Sustinable Enquanto isso, eles aumentaram os funcionários cinco vezes, concentrando-se em seu desenvolvimento com sua própria academia de treinamento. Com £ 5 milhões investidos em plantas, uma nova sede e contribuições significativas para projetos comunitários, a diversificação tem sido um fator importante para o sucesso. Um negócio incrível. ”
Feito no Lancashire Award patrocinado pelo Barclays
Vencedor: Butlers Farmhouse Cheeses, Preston
Juízes disseram: “Tendo feito investimentos em desenvolvimento de novos produtos. Os embaixadores de Lancashire para a linha de produtos próprios e outros fornecedores de banhas e são a única fabricante de queijo do mundo a se orgulhar de embalagens 100% recicláveis que eles se desenvolveram. Burnley
They are Lancashire ambassadors for own product range and other Butlers larder suppliers and are the world’s only cheesemaker to boast 100% recyclable packaging which they developed themselves. Butlers is a great example of Lancashire manufacturing innovation and excellence.”
Marketing Agency Award sponsored by Peter Scott Printers
Winner: Red-Fern Media, Burnley
Juízes disse: “Paixão, humildade, foco e drive Sum Up Red-Fern Approach to Business. O futuro digital parece brilhante! ”
Clients were well-supported through the pandemic, with new technologies and innovations employed to solve their challenges. They also, commendably, invest in their local community. The digital future looks bright!”
Prêmio de Média Negócios Patrocinado pela Azets
Vencedor: Conecte 2 salas de limpeza, Lancaster
Juízes disse:“ Uma história inspiradora de crescimento sustentada pelo pensamento comercial sólido e estratégias claras. Employee-focused, Connect 2 Cleanrooms demonstrate all the facets of a great and growing Lancashire business.”
New Business Award sponsored by Matrix247
Winner: Carnforth Pharmacy, Carnforth
Judges said: “Taking on a new pharmacy in a deprived area with fully established branded competition on the doorstep and winning NHS business alongside transforming the retail A provisão foi perspicaz e impressionante. A paixão pela comunidade exala deste negócio em que o cuidado vem antes do lucro. ”
The care they give to ensure the community they serve is accommodated at all levels and is heart-warming. The passion for the community oozes from this business in which care comes before profit.”
Prêmio de negócios sem fins lucrativos patrocinado pela United Utilities
Winner: Blackburn Youth Zone, Blackburn
Judges said: “A great motto: ‘Whatever it takes’ was so appropriate for the team who ensure that no one is left side-lined in their work.
The commitment and sense of purpose was overwhelming, and the examples used of their beneficiaries really helped to state their case and show their purpose in the community.”
Professional Services Award, Eventus Recruitment Group
Winner: Spencer Hayes Group, Rawtenstall
Judges said: “Putting back comes naturally to this business and is at the heart of what they do. Os especialistas divertidos, Preston
They have a fun and quirky approach to their people and business and, while professional, Spencer Hayes looks a great place to work!
They have innovative approaches to servicing customers and offering risk management and business continuity services – they are not the run-of-the-mill insurers.”
Resilience Award sponsored by Cube Thinking
Winner: The Fun Experts, Preston
juízes disseram: “Uma história incrível. Os especialistas divertidos continuaram sorrindo e lutaram contra a beira, mostrando uma inovação incrível e uma mentalidade de "nunca desistir". Preston
The amazing passion of the business shone through, as did sound thinking: they sought advice and support and acted on it well”
Retail Award sponsored by SparesVault by Northern Industrial
Winner: Luxus Design, Preston
Juízes disse: “Consideramos que esse negócio tem uma tremenda estratégia digital para o crescimento e construímos um negócio on -line brilhante. crescimento. ”
The leadership team have shown the potential that can be generated through creating a working online ecommerce model.
They have a proven record of accomplishment for sales and profit as well as a brilliant plan for future growth.”
Prêmio de expansão patrocinado por dois zero
Vencedor: soluções de pôr do sol, Accrington
Juízes disseram:“ Soluções de sundownes são um excelente exemplo de um negócio em todos os aspectos e robustezes e robustos. Ambicioso .. ”
Very well rounded in all aspects of business, they are innovative, dynamic and ambitious..”
Prêmio de Pequenas Empresas patrocinadas pela Rowan Executive Search
Vencedor: Barcadia Media, Blackpool
Juízes disseram:“ Com impressionantes financeiras e um apetite para melhorar uma indústria e uma comunidade local e um modelo de negócios que retornou e aumentou o crescimento real e o crescimento real e o aumento de um crescimento real e um crescimento real e um aumento de um crescimento real e um crescimento real e um crescimento real e um crescimento real e um número de negócios no momento de dia do dia de possível, com um crescimento real e um número de negócios, o crescimento de um crescimento real e um número de negócios no momento do que um tempo de possível e um apetite para melhorar o seu setor e uma comunidade local e um modelo de negócios, que retornou o crescimento real.
A true Lancashire business that has shown a Red Rose tenacity to take their services to a national market.”
Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Business Award sponsored by Porsche Centre Bolton
Winner: Thornton Hall Country Park, Thornton-in-Craven
Judges said: “A passionate and innovative business that has created attractions and a Ampla gama de experiências para toda essa visita. Uma jóia absoluta na coroa do turismo de Lancashire! ”
Each member of the team at Thornton Hall Country Park contributes to the success and high reputation that has attracted so many positive reviews and national press attention. An absolute jewel in the Lancashire tourism crown!”
Prêmio de Visualização de Negócios de Lancashire
Vencedor: Eric Wright Group, Preston
JULTES DISSE:“ O Grupo de Wright é um negócio incrível com um etos incrível. Força a ser considerada com! ”
The integrity, work ethic and community feel is second to none.
It is a force to be reckoned with!”
Os patrocinadores da manchete do Red Rose Awards 2021 são solicitadores e Barclays da Forbes. Solicitadores, Marketing Lancashire, Matrix247, Mattioli Woods, Napenda Solicitadores, Engenharia de Pendle, Impressoras Peter Scott, Link Rosa, PM+M, Porsche Center Bolton, ROWAN Executive, Sales Geek, Scares, Duas Scaresvult ™ por Northern Industria Lancashire.
The awards are also sponsored by Axon Moore, Azets UK, Begbies Traynor, Bigtank, Business Health Matters, Campbell & Rowley, Cube Thinking, Eventus Recruitment Group, Ewood Experience, Four Recruitment, Harrison Drury Solicitors, Marketing Lancashire, Matrix247, Mattioli Woods, Napthens Solicitors, Pendle Engineering, Peter Scott Printers, Pink Link, PM+M, Porsche Centre Bolton, Rowan Executive, Sales Geek, Seriun, SparesVault™ by Northern Industrial, Sundown Solutions, The Fun Experts, Two Zero, United Utilities and The University of Central Lancashire. The charity partner is Community Foundation for Lancashire.
