The 2026 Lancashire Business Awards celebrate businesses and individuals whose work reflects the county’s breadth of enterprise. From family-run services and independent professional firms to hospitality, technology and community wellbeing, our winners have built their success through specialist knowledge, strong relationships and a clear understanding of the people they serve.
Our 2026 Lancashire Business Award Winners
A commitment to restoring Heysham’s appeal as a coastal destination has helped Flower Pots Properties Ltd secure Small Business of the Year in the Small Business Awards. Founded in 2024, the family-run hospitality business has transformed heritage properties into boutique holiday cottages, combining carefully preserved local character with thoughtful amenities and personally managed guest experiences. Its growth has also supported other independent businesses and encouraged visitors to spend more widely across Heysham and Morecambe.
Compassion and close family involvement define Aughton Meadows Pet Crematorium, named Family Business of the Year in the Family Business Awards. Founded by mother-and-daughter team Sandra and Olivia, the independent crematorium provides dignified, personalised end-of-life care within a peaceful countryside setting. Its ability to accommodate different cultural and religious traditions, while maintaining personal attention as customer numbers have grown, demonstrates the values behind this award.
Maintaining independence in an increasingly consolidated profession has allowed Towers + Gornall Ltd to retain the relationship-led approach that earned it Accountancy Firm of the Year in the Accountancy Awards. The firm combines tailored financial guidance with substantial investment in apprentices, employee welfare and professional development. Its community fund, charitable support and contribution to local facilities further reflect a business that sees its responsibilities as extending beyond its client work.
Supporting contractors from tender identification through to project delivery has made Procter Street a valued partner across construction, infrastructure and utilities, securing Business Consultancy of the Year in the Business Consultancy Awards. Its combined bid management and specialist recruitment model has supported more than 250 tenders and contributed to contract wins worth over £1 billion. By giving regional SMEs access to experienced, commercially grounded support, the consultancy is also helping smaller contractors compete for significant projects.
Steady expansion from a single car-based operation into separate domestic and commercial divisions underpins Conor Coad Electrical’s win as Electrical Company of the Year in the Trades Professionals Awards. The business has delivered work across schools, colleges, football facilities and commercial venues, including a demanding six-week installation at Glossop Market Hall. Taking on its first apprentice also shows a willingness to create opportunities for the next generation while continuing to grow.
Building a digital marketing business in response to the limited opportunities available during the pandemic has earned Lucy Kaulbarsch of Lucy Digital Ltd the Women in Tech Award in the Women in Business Awards. Her work now spans social media management, website design, content production, analytics and emerging technologies, supporting clients from local businesses to national brands. Campaign results including substantial increases in reach and more than half a million views for a new Morecambe festival demonstrate how she combines creative delivery with commercial awareness.
A focus on addressing underlying trauma after conventional routes have not delivered sufficient progress is central to U Got This Mental Health, winner of Mental Health Initiative of the Year in the Health and Wellbeing Awards. Based in Blackburn, the clinic offers an approach that works with both psychological and physical responses to trauma. Its recognition reflects the importance of broadening the support available to people facing persistent and complex mental health difficulties.
Personal attention begins with the first enquiry at Little Music Stars, which received Exceptional Customer Satisfaction in the Childcare Services Awards. Families are supported with flexible booking assistance, individual communication and class adaptations that help children, parents, carers and grandparents participate comfortably. With many families returning with younger siblings and new customers arriving through recommendations, the business has developed a loyal community based on trust and genuine familiarity.
Celebrating Lancashire’s Independent Business Community
This year’s winners show that strong regional businesses can take many forms. Some are protecting the character of local places, while others are helping clients compete for major contracts, developing skilled employees or providing reassurance during highly personal moments. Across these different sectors, the common thread is a commitment to combining professional standards with responsive, individual service.
Their achievements also reflect the wider contribution that independent businesses make throughout Lancashire. They create employment, invest in training, support neighbouring organisations and find practical ways to meet changing customer needs. Business Awards UK congratulates all our 2026 Lancashire winners on the work, judgement and consistency behind their success.
