The finalists of the 2018 Penrith Stars of Business Awards, run by Penrith Chamber of Trade & Commerce and sponsored by Burnetts Solicitors have been collated and are (in alphabetical order):

* Penrith Business of the year - Sponsored by Armstrong Watson

• AB's MOT's Test Centre, Servicing & Repairs

• Cartmell Shepherd Solicitors

• Elaine Swann Hair

• Heart and Soul

* Penrith Retailer of the year - Sponsored by Penrith BID

• Arragon’s Cycles

• Clarke’s Fusions

• Sassy Nix Boutique

• The Lion Gallery & The Unicorn

* Penrith Food & Drink of the year - Sponsored by Dodd & Co

• Dockray Hall

• Foundry 34

• The Filling Station - R & R Catering

• Three Crowns Tea Shop

* Penrith Unsung Hero of the year - Sponsored by O'Reilly Wealth Management Ltd

• Dan Harding (BID)

• Joan Robinson (Eden Community Gardeners)

• Richard Utting (PCOTC / Events)

• Tim Lorton (Tattie Tim)

* Employee of the year

• Alexandra Csakvariova @ Dockray Hall

• Ian Dryburger @ Foundry 34

• Luci Aked @ Townhall Treasures

• Matt Bainbridge @ Penrith Alhambra Cinema

The winners will be announced at the Chamber’s Annual Dinner, taking place on Saturday 7th July at Roundthorn Country House in Penrith.  Tickets for the evening are available to purchase by contacting [email protected]