A small batch craft gin producer on the edge of the Lake District is heading to Liverpool this Friday 13th May as a finalist in the North West Family Business Awards 2022.
Shed 1 Gin Distillery in Ulverston is just one of three finalists in the Food & Drink Producers category and is also shortlisted in the overall People’s Choice category for the Cumbria region.
The micro distillery has already beat strong competition to reach the finals with a record number of 186 businesses entering the awards from across the North West region.
The popular awards ceremony will be held at The Rum Warehouse, Titanic Hotel, Liverpool and hosted by food writer and presenter, Nigel Barden.
Zoe Arnold-Bennett, co-owner and founder of Shed 1 Gin Distillery, said: “Back in 2019, the Cumbria Family Business Awards presented us with a special ‘Going Places’ award. Three years on and we’ve moved to a new larger distillery, which in itself is growing as a visitor attraction, launched new gins, and increased production.
“The judges recognised the potential of Shed 1 back then, so hopefully this is the next step for us. But regardless of the outcome, we’re really looking forward to the event this Friday and meeting some of the other fantastic finalists.”
Co-founder and Director, Sue Howorth said: “We were inundated with some incredible entries, and the judges had extremely difficult decisions to make so the finalists should be extremely proud of themselves!”
Co-director, Dave Clarkson said: “A huge thank you to everyone who has taken the time to fill out an application form and enter. We’ve been absolutely blown away by the strength and diversity of applications.”
Jacqui Jackson from Thomas Jardine & Co and 2022 North West Awards Chair of Judges said: “The number and quality of applications from across the North West has been outstanding, the businesses are clearly proud to be family businesses and the detail in many of the entries has demonstrated that they are very progressive and innovative.”
For more information about the North West Family Business Awards, visit https://www.northwestfamilybusinessawards.co.uk.
