We are delighted to share that we have been shortlisted in two categories at the prestigious BIBAs 2026 (Be Inspired Business Awards) – the Manufacturer of the Year Award and the Scale Up Business of the Year Award.
This recognition builds on our success at the 2025 BIBAs, where we were named winners of the New Business of the Year Award.
As part of the judging process, we recently welcomed two separate BIBAs judging panels to our purpose-built manufacturing facility in Chorley. The visits gave the judges the opportunity to meet our team, tour the site and gain a deeper understanding of our business and journey including our continued investment in manufacturing, innovation and growth.
The site visits were the final stages of the awards process following two successful stages for each award category including written submissions and interviews.
Organised by the North and Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce, the BIBAs awards ceremony will take place on Friday 18 September at the Blackpool Tower Ballroom, where the winners of the 2026 awards will be announced.
Mark Kelly, Managing Director of Kelmore, commented: “To be shortlisted in two highly respected and competitive categories is an incredible achievement for everyone at Kelmore, especially so early in our journey. We’re competing alongside long-established manufacturers and businesses, so to be recognised at this level is something we’re extremely proud of.
“Winning the BIBAs New Business Award last year was a fantastic milestone in our journey, and to now be shortlisted for both Manufacturer of the Year and Scale Up Business of the Year demonstrates the progress we’ve continued to make over the past 12 months.
“It was a pleasure to meet the judges during the interview stage and welcome them to our site, giving them the opportunity to see our operations first-hand and meet the people who have helped drive our success.
“We’re looking forward to celebrating alongside so many outstanding Lancashire businesses at the awards ceremony in September and wish all of the finalists the very best of luck.”
