Burnley Business Awards 2026 finalists announced
The finalists of the Burnley Business Awards 2026 have been revealed, after a tough round of shortlisting for the judges.
Businesses across the borough entered in their droves, with 150 entries received for the 600-attendee event at Towneley Hall on Thursday, July 2, generously sponsored by VEKA plc.
The organisers are Burnley Borough Council, with the cost of the event fully covered by sponsorship and ticket sales.
Judges from the category sponsors, Burnley Borough Council and independent third parties met at Impact Conferencing to whittle down the entries and they decided on the following finalists:
Micro Business (0-10 employees) - sponsored by Thorne Fire & Security
CheckedSafe Clearview Cattery CUBE HR JonSimon Burnley LTD - JonSimon Estate Agents MonkeyFish Group Proximity Coach Travel The Royal Dyche Walton and Walton
Small Business (11-25 employees) - sponsored by Barnfield
Aged to Perfection Bespoke Upholstery LTD
Gener8 Spaces Ltd
LED Controls
Neuro-Sparks Business Solutions Ltd
Thorne Fire and Security
Small Business (26-49 employees) - sponsored by +24 Marketing
BAAS Construction Limited
Process Instruments
Scope Fire & Security Ltd
Seriun
Waddington & Son
Medium Business (50-250 employees) – sponsored by Crow Wood
Balmers GM Ltd
Birchall Foodservice
LCM Environmental Services Ltd
Panaz
Large Business (over 250 employees) – sponsored by Charter Walk Shopping Centre
BCW Group
CRC Evans
Fagan and Whalley
Safran Nacelles
VEKA
Innovation - sponsored by SS&C
AMS Neve Limited
Eluceda
Gener8 Spaces
Neuro-Sparks Business Solutions Ltd
Process Instruments (UK) Ltd
Proctor Process Plant Ltd
Safran Nacelles
Manufacturing Excellence - sponsored by Red-Fern Media
HycAero Ltd
Life Lab Ltd
Proctor Process Plant Ltd
Process Instruments (UK) Ltd.
Safran Nacelles
TCB Signage ltd
VEKA plc
Environmental, Social and Governance - sponsored by Rebus Recruitment
Albert Harrison & Co Ltd
Fagan and Whalley
Pendleside Hospice
RECYCLEIT
Not-For-Profit - sponsored by Northern Community Bank
Basically Cheer CIC
Burnley FC in the Community
Burnley Leisure and Culture
Healthier Heroes CIC
New Era North West Ltd
Participation Works NW
Pendleside Hospice
Primary Engineer
Safenet Domestic Abuse and Support Services
Leisure, Tourism and Hospitality - sponsored by The Calico Group
Above Hotels
Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort
Dempsey's
Ellis's
HAPPA - Horses and Ponies Protection Association
Prairie Sports Village
The Royal Dyche
Employer of the Year - sponsored by ESP Play
Birchall Foodservice
Pendleside Hospice
Seriun
The Calico Group Ltd
Thorne Fire and Security
Young Employee of the Year – sponsored by Burnley College
CRC Evans - Hollie Mayhew
JonSimon Estate Agents - Harvey Crawford
Smile Mediation Ltd - Ella Regan
Woodlands Assist Global UK Ltd - Chloe Wallace
After Party sponsor, Burnley.co.uk x Speakman Contractors; Winners’ Reception sponsor, Burnley.co.uk x Farleys; Entertainment sponsor, AMS Neve; Champagne sponsor, Scope Fire & Security; Table wine sponsor, Forbes; Social media sponsor, PM+M; Red carpet sponsor, Bowker Motor Group; Decor sponsor, Safran Nacelles; Shuttle sponsor, CVS Vehicle Group; Print sponsor, Peter Scott Printers;
With support from the East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce
Lukman Patel, chief executive at Burnley Council, said: “I know the judges were incredibly impressed by the entries and it was a tough job to whittle 150 down to the finalists. This was especially the case in the micro business category, which accounted for a fifth of total entries.
“It’s testament to the hard work and resilience of our business community and I’d like to thank Burnley businesses for their commitment to raising the prosperity of the borough. And to those who did not make the finals, please do not be disheartened, the volume of entries was high, and we’d certainly encourage you to bring your success stories to us once again at the next Burnley Business Awards. Of course, everyone is still welcome to attend to celebrate the success of their hard-working employees.
“All the best to the finalists and we look forward to celebrating the borough’s determination on the night of the awards. We’re delighted it can once again be held at Towneley Hall following its extensive restoration. I’d also like to once again thank all of our sponsors and judges, in particular our headline sponsor VEKA, who are celebrating 40 years of being in the borough.”