The ‘best businesses’ in Pendle have been revealed at an awards ceremony, with a hotel and restaurant, and life-changing hospice among the winners.

The Fence Gate hotel and restaurant in Fence, Pendleside Hospice in Reedley, and Graham Engineering in Nelson, are among the winners.

A spokesperson for the Fence Gate said: “We were delighted to win the hospitality and tourism award at the Pendle Business Awards.

“A tremendous achievement for us all at Fence Gate and Fence Gate Lodge.

"We would like to thank all our staff for their incredibly hard work.

“This award is so well deserved and a testament to the importance of both hard work and team work.

“Thank you to all the team at Pendle Business Awards who worked so hard. The night was an incredible success. It was great to get so many fantastic local companies together and celebrate all that’s fantastic about business in Pendle.”

A spokesperson for Pendleside Hospice said: “An incredibly proud moment for team Pendleside, as we scoop up the not-for-profit award at this year’s Pendle Business Awards.

“In was an honour to be nominated alongside Positive Action in the Community (PAC) and Colne Open Door Centre, as collectively, there is so much wonderful support made available to those living within our community!

“Well done to all the other nominees and winners! It’s been a pleasure celebrating with you all tonight.”

Former Pendle MP, Andrew Stephenson, said: “Congratulations to all the winners and the finalists at last night’s Pendle Business Awards 2024.

“Great to see the awards up and running again after a six-year break - huge credit to Rachel Kay of Pendle Connects for organising. Lovely to see so many familiar faces and also meet a few new ones.”

Full list of Pendle Business Award winners:

  • Our Wonderful Winners were:
  • Stephen Barnes - Lifetime Achievement Award
  • Amatullah Bharucha of Graham Engineering Ltd - Apprentice of the Year Award
  • Domiciliary Home Care Services Ltd - Medium Business Award
  • Emma Weston Illustration - Micro Business Award
  • The Fence Gate - Hospitality & Tourism Award
  • Graham Engineering Ltd - Workforce Development Award
  • Harps Bathrooms,Tiles & Design - Retailer Award
  • Harringtons Learning Centre - Small Business Award
  • Herd & Hive - Rising Star Award
  • Hill's Premier Polymers Ltd - Green Business Award
  • North Valley Forge - Family Business Award
  • Pendleside Hospice - Not For Profit Award
  • VS Group - Social Responsibility Award
  • Wolfenden Concrete LTD - Make it in Pendle Award
  • XLCR Vehicle Management Limited (thebestcardeals.co.uk) - Large business award