This year two new categories were added and a series of special recognition certificates were handed out. Compering the evening was Jane Pallister, from Boommm Consultancy and Training who, although she has only lived in the town for a year, has embedded herself in the community joining local voluntary organisations and running free business courses.
Chair of the BBA Rachel Weinhold, from award sponsors digital marketing agency GrowTraffic, presented the certificates and the 60-strong audience enjoyed a lovely local Bacup Pie supper. A hectic raffle, and donations, raised more than £200 for The Station, run by Bacup Family Centre and volunteers.Leila Allen explained the work that the new drop-in is doing near the market, giving young people an alternative to meeting on the street corner.
Rachel said: “This year we had 99 nominations and I am grateful to everyone who attended and made our second awards such a success.The winners of this year’s awards were:On November 22 the BBA will be shown around The Station, Union Street, Bacup, at 6pm.