BIBAs
There was double delight too for Blackburn College who collected both Leadership Team of the Year and Skills Provider of the Year.
The theme of multiple wins continued with Wrea Green’ s Heir Salon and Education. The business retained the Apprentice Team of the Year award for the second year running and also secured Micro Business of the Year.
Mick Mayor, MD of Team Leyland International, sponsors of Global Business of the Year, said:
“ Global Business of the Year is always an incredibly strong category, and this year was no exception. The judging process was thorough, insightful and rewarding, giving us the opportunity to really understand the scale, ambition and international reach of each finalist.“ The company tour added a valuable extra dimension, allowing us to see first-hand the quality, innovation and culture behind the written submissions. Standfast & Barracks stood out as a fantastic example of a Lancashire business making its mark on the world stage.”
Leadership Team of the Year & Skills Provider of the Year- Blackburn College
Micro Business of the Year & Apprentice Team of the Year- Wrea Green’ s Heir Salon and Education
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