ALT Purple graphic with the following text and DENW logo: Nominations now open! Lesley Finley Community Award. Deadline: Friday 13th November 2026.

ALT Picture of Preston town hall

ALT Purple graphic with Mel smiling at camera and the text quote in the body of the post.

ALT Poster with the same text as the post.

ALT Room full of people

ALT Mel and Natalie all dressed up for the BIBAS, lots of sparkles in the background on the Blackpool venue.

ALT BIBAS winners photo from @bibas2026

ALT The Winners Business of the Year Group55 Small Business of the Year VARS Technology New Business of the Year Beurre Patisserie Global Business of the Year Standfast & Barracks Manufacturer of the Year Kelmore Construction Business of the Year Fox Group Creative, Digital & Marketing Business of the Year Vault Creative Agency Family Business of the Year Lunar Refrigeration Innovative Business of the Year VARS Technology Skills Provider of the Year Blackburn College Lancastrian of the Year Amanda Thompson OBE Medium Business of the Year Group55 Micro Business of the Year Heir Salon and Education Employer of the Year Pendle Doors Service Business of the Year The Secret Garden Glamping Low Carbon Business of the Year Stortec Leisure & Tourism Business of the Year Blackpool Zoo Community/Third Sector Business of the Year One Fylde Scale Up Business of the Year Group55 Apprentice Team of the Year HEIR Salon and Education Leadership Team of the Year