AN award-winning Keighley manufacturer is in the running for another honour – and the winner will be decided by the public.

L&S Prints is a finalist in the novelty category of the national Gift of the Year awards.

The West Lane firm is up against five other hopefuls vying for votes in its section of the awards, organised by the Giftware Association.

L&S Prints began producing printed fabric and personalised giftware over 30 years ago.

The company was amongst the winners at the 2019 Keighley & Airedale Business Awards.

Its national recognition is for the Mini Me brand, which it launched – together with a British Made Gifts website – in 2018 following months of development.

The brand was the brainchild of managing director Lance Dentith, who said the idea received "amazing" feedback from friends and family.

"The Mini Me is a personalised doll that you can upload your face on to," he said.

"We believe it's the perfect gift because it makes you laugh and cry, comforts you when you need it and is totally customised to you.

"As we are a manufacturer of innovative and quirky personalised gifts, the Mini Me was a perfect concept for our product range.

"The first-ever Mini Me was based on a voodoo themed design. It has now matured into a huge range for customers to choose from – and they love it! People may have seen them on TV or celebrities' Instagram feeds!

"The range includes categories for kids, everyday occupations including NHS workers and tradespeople, hoodies, pyjamas and hilarious joke outfits. We also now offer a pet-shaped range, where customers can upload their pets' faces and add a custom name. We've recently trademarked the Mini Me brand and are further developing the range with some exciting new projects."

Since launching the product and the British Made Gifts website, the company has received soaring numbers of orders – from the UK and overseas. The firm has expanded its workforce and invested in new machinery and production processes to help meet demand.

Alongside the Mini Me range, L&S Prints also produces a variety of other popular items including photo blankets and banners, face cushions and beach towels.

And it works with clients including Leeds United and Burnley football clubs, and Chester Zoo, providing wholesale orders.

To vote for L&S Prints' Mini Me brand in the Gift of the Year awards, go to giftoftheyear.co.uk/2022-category/novelty/mini-me.