Fagan & Whalley is celebrating after bagging itself a brace of awards at a Burnley black tie event recognising the best of local businesses.

The Lancashire company won both Employer of the Year and Large Business of the Year at the Burnley Business Awards 2024.

MD Sam Fagan said: “Winning these awards is a true testament to the hard work, dedication, and passion of every member of the Fagan & Whalley family.

“It might sound clichéd, but people truly are at the heart of what we do.

“The nature of the logistics industry means that uniting a team can be challenging when our drivers are out on the roads, scattered all over the country, and often without the close day-to-day contact that many other businesses enjoy.

“Because of that, we’ve always strived to create an environment where our employees feel valued and empowered, and to have this recognised through the Employer of the Year Award is very encouraging,” he said.

“Being named Large Business of the Year is equally humbling, especially given the incredibly strong competition. Reflecting on our journey from Fagan & Whalley’s beginnings in 1927, when we delivered coal around East Lancashire on a horse-drawn cart, to now being a key player in the UK’s logistics industry is truly remarkable.

“We’re grateful to have our efforts recognised, and we couldn’t be prouder of our team and our journey,” Fagan added.

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