The winners have been revealed in The Bay Business Excellence Awards.
The full list of winners, announced at a ceremony held at Morecambe FC on Friday evening, were as follows:
Retailer of the Year
Winner: Penny Street Collectables
Finalists: Expressions, KingStreet Canopy
Business Support Services Award
Winner: Eventus
Finalists: ICT Reverse, New Brooms, North Star Projects, TP Financial Solutions
Manager of the Year
Winner: Wayne Thornton, Uniform & Leisurewear Company
Finalists: Claire Lloyd (Brew Me Sunshine), Deena Gillan (3-1-5), Jan Gomez (Positive Futures)
Care Sector Award
Winner: Westmorland Homecare
Finalists: Jayne Fleetwood (Bespoke Care Services), Lorna Stevens (Citizens Advice)
Restaurant/Pub of the Year
Winner: Buccelis
Finalist: The Palatine
Cafe/Bar of the Year
Winner: Brew Me Sunshine
Finalists: Keegan's, Shackleton's of Bare, The Exchange
Community Health and WellBeing Award
Winner: 3-1-5 X-Force Health Club
Finalists: Bayfit Performance PT, Re:Set Mind Body and Soul, Sarah Marshall Fitness
Shop Front of the Year
Winner: The Bridal Collection
Finalists: Kayleighs Creations, Uniform & Leisurewear Company, Viva Interiors
Hair and Beauty Salon of the Year
Winner: Mason Brown
Finalists: Base Line Hair Salon, Crystal Clear Health and Beauty, Vogue Hair and Beauty
Tourism and Visitor Attraction Award
Winner: Lancaster BID (Tom Fyson and Tony Johnson from Lancaster BID pictured below)
Finalists: Lancaster On Ice, Mill House Farm Pods, Carnforth Station, Morecambe Music Festival

Creative Innovation Award
Winner: Morecambe Bay Chowder Co
Finalists: Indigo Arts and Crafts, Tinbox Angels
Lifetime Achievement Award
Winner: Stephen Wright (Wright and Lord Solicitors)
Finalists: Greg Lambert (Beyond Radio), Sean Thornton (3-1-5), Vicki Hoyle (Uniform & Leisurewear Company)
Inspirational Young Adult Award
Winner: Jacob Walker
Finalists: Fraser Manley, Andrew Smith, Percy Lee and Josh Leung
Customer Service Award
Winner: New Brooms
Finalists: The Mortgage Partners, Booksmart Accounting, Morecambe Bay Chowder Co
Ambassador Award
Winner: Paul Cusimano
The Bay Business Excellence Awards were held at the Local Choice Suite at the Mazuma Stadium, and were organised by The Visitor and Lancaster Guardian.


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