The Ref Stop
2nd July 2026
We are absolutely delighted to announce that The Ref Stop has been named Micro Business of the Year at the prestigious 2025 Be Inspired Business Awards (BIBAs)!
The BIBAs — widely regarded as “the one they all want to win” — celebrate the very best of Lancashire’s business community, recognising excellence, innovation, and impact across a range of sectors.
This award is a huge honour for our team and reflects the passion, dedication, and hard work that goes into everything we do — from supporting referees across all levels of the game, to building partnerships that create opportunities and drive positive change within football.
A huge thank you to our amazing team, our partners, and the wider referee community for your ongoing support. This recognition inspires us to continue growing, innovating, and representing the refereeing community with pride.
The Ref Stop – Supporting referees, driving respect, and making a difference.
