The finalists of the 2018 Penrith Stars of Business Awards, run by Penrith Chamber of Trade & Commerce and sponsored by Burnetts Solicitors will announced at a dinner this Saturday, 7th July.

* Penrith Business of the year - Sponsored by Armstrong Watson

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

• Cartmell Shepherd

• 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 Dryburgh @ Foundry 34

• Luci Aked @ Townhall Treasures

• Matt Bainbridge @ Penrith Alhambra Cinema

Good Luck to everyone and look out for the announcement of winners next week