JOHN Carr was remembered and honoured at the Bolton News Business Awards 2018.
Mr Carr, chairman of the iconic Carrs Pasties, who died at the age of 74 earlier this year, was recognised with the Editor's Award, an accolade presented by Bolton News editor Karl Holbrook which celebrates a hugely respected person who has made an outstanding contribution to business in Bolton.
The award was collected on Thursday night by his sons Joe, Matt and Liam.
Joe said: “We are completely humbled, it is honestly overwhelming. He has touched the lives of so many people in Bolton, just quietly getting on with life, making people feel well-respected. You can see that from the reception.
“He believed that everybody needs to work together to become a better society, and he always used his business to make sure it was not about him. He made sure it was all about Bolton.
“He was not one for big celebration. He was just one for helping the person who was next to him, no matter who they are. The amount of people in the room who have come up to me tonight and said they are sorry to hear about my dad. It is unbelievable how many people he knew.
“He feels pretty close today.”
Bolton Business Award celebrate the very best in the business and 15 awards were handed out at the glittering ceremony.
Guests, representing a wide range of businesses and organisations which play a pivotal role in the success of the town, enjoyed a three course meal and entertainment — as well as indulging in a spot of networking.
So high was the standard of entries judges award a number of highly commended accolades during the evening.
Bolton Council was the headline sponsor.
Chief Executive of Bolton Council, Tony Oakman said: "I think the Business Awards are a wonderful celebration of people, their work ethic, their determination, their success."
n Don't miss our Business Awards supplement inside The Bolton News on Tuesday.
FULL COVERAGE - read the winners' stories
Business of the year - Darts Corner
Businessperson of the year - James Bancroft
Apprentice of the year - Ellie Entwistle
Employer of the year - ExcluSec
Manufacturer of the year - Pure Fabs
Retailer of the year - Market Place
Family business of the year - HCS
Innovation award - Bolton College
Customer excellence award- Market Place
Not for profit - Bolton Young Person's Housing Scheme
Community award - Bolton Family
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