Preston’s College principal and chief executive Lis Smith received a special award for her outstanding contribution to business life. Lis received the accolade at Downtown’s annual Lancashire Business Awards held at Stanley House, Mellor.

Lancashire Life co-sponsored the event with Bowker BMW. Leading companies, business owners and entrepreneurs from across the county were rewarded for outstanding efforts in a range of sectors at the sell-out ceremony.

For the full list of winners go to www.downtowninbusiness.com/lancashire/