Ribble Valley's Tracey Ingham earns Lancashire business accolade at UK Enterprise Awards
A Whalley-based garden designer who swapped a 25-year career in the pharmaceutical industry for a life outdoors has been recognised with a major national award for her work across the Ribble Valley.
Tracey Ingham, founder of Tracey-Anne Gardens, has been named Best Emerging Landscaping Business 2026 – Lancashire at the 9th annual UK Enterprise Awards, highlighting her rapid rise since launching the business just two years ago.
Having lived in Clitheroe all her life and now based in Whalley, Tracey works exclusively with clients across the Ribble Valley, designing and transforming private gardens into bespoke outdoor spaces tailored to each home and lifestyle.
Tracey said the award felt particularly meaningful given her local roots and the community she works within every day.
“I’m incredibly proud to receive this award, especially as someone local to the area,” she said. “Transforming gardens in Clitheroe and the Ribble Valley – places that mean a lot to me – makes the work even more rewarding. I would like to thank all of my clients and my very talented team for making this possible.”
Alongside her design work, Tracey-Anne Gardens places a strong emphasis on sustainability, using responsibly sourced materials and planting schemes designed to encourage biodiversity and support local wildlife.
Her business offers a full end-to-end service, from initial consultation and design through to installation, and has quickly developed a reputation for thoughtful planning, attention to detail and high-quality finishes.
The UK Enterprise Awards are organised by SME News, which celebrates the achievements of small and medium-sized businesses across the UK, recognising innovation, customer focus and overall performance.