19/06/2026
First stop of the day: Community Business of the Year!!! The judges are setting the standard early as they set off to meet inspirational organisations at the heart of their communities, each demonstrating real passion, purpose and measurable impact.
This stage is where decisions really come to life – beyond the application forms, it’s about seeing the people, the culture and the difference being made every single day.
19/06/2026
Making a real difference to communities. Our judges are visiting Community Business of the Year finalists as part of . This is the final judging stage – and today it’s all about choosing the winner....... Lancashire Post Blackpool Gazette
18/06/2026
Our judges, pictured here, are out across the county visiting businesses as they search for the winner of the Innovative Business of the Year.
This stage is where applications come to life - seeing innovation in action, meeting the teams behind the ideas and truly understanding what sets these businesses apart.
Best of luck to all those being visited today… the standard is already incredibly high!
18/06/2026
Where ideas become reality. Today on , judges are meeting our Innovative Business of the Year finalists. This is the final stage of judging – today it’s all about selecting the winner......
17/06/2026
It’s decision day for Scale-Up Business of the Year. Our BIBAs judges are out on tour today, meeting the finalists and seeing first-hand the innovation, growth and ambition driving Lancashire forward. An incredibly tough call ahead… but an exciting one!
17/06/2026
Our BIBAs judges are out on tour, visiting the finalists in the Scale-Up Business of the Year category. After months of applications and interviews, this is the final stage where the winner is decided.
Seeing these incredible businesses in action makes the decision tougher than ever – Lancashire truly is home to outstanding growth and ambition.
Stay tuned… the winner will be revealed on the 18th September. Brabners Tom Smith
16/06/2026
Our BIBAs judges are hitting the road today, travelling the length and breadth of Lancashire as they visit this year’s incredible finalists.
From innovation to resilience, medium businesses are the backbone of our economy and now it’s time to see their success stories up close.
The judges are raring to go… and yes, they’re bringing their own take on the iconic** ** with them!
Good luck to all our finalists- we can’t wait to see you in action!
16/06/2026
Growing strong and making an impact. As part of , judges are visiting Medium Business of the Year finalists today. The final visits are underway – it’s time to choose the winner.
15/06/2026
Building Lancashire’s future. Today’s includes visits to Construction Business of the Year finalists. This is the final stage of judging – the winner will be decided today!!!!
12/06/2026
The journey continues… Our expert judging panel is officially out on the road across Lancashire as part of BIBAs on Tour, the final stage in determining this year’s Creative, Digital & Marketing Business of the Year.
These outstanding finalists have already impressed through a rigorous process: from a detailed written application to in-depth face to face interviews.
Now, it comes down to seeing their businesses in action. Visiting each finalist on their home ground gives our judges a unique opportunity to experience first-hand the creativity, innovation and passion that set them apart.
This is more than judging, it’s a celebration of the exceptional creative talent we have right here in Lancashire. Next stop… the BIBAs.