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Business Award winners announced
Ecstatic congratulations flowed like wine, as dozens of businesses picked up accolades in recognition of a superb 2008.
From tinkerers' inventions to multi-million pound web empires, a cornucopic cavalcade of products, deals and inspirational individuals were on show at the vast Guildhall in Portsmouth, as nine commendations, eight runners-up, and eight overall winners were unveiled at The Business Excellence Awards..
Both The News' editor and the event's sponsors praised all 48 shortlisted businesses for their sterling efforts in making it through the selection process.
But when the streamers had settled and the last glasses of wine were being drained, there were some businesses whose triumph outshone all others.
The winner of the top category, Business of the Year, was a well-established Portsmouth stalwart, with a special place in their market.
Technograph Microcircuits, based in Walton Road, is one of the top circuit-makers in Britain, handling high-prestige jobs from multinational companies, and defying prevailing conditions with a strong plan for growth and investment.
Runners-up was fast-ferry fitter Burgess Marine, keeping the city's marine heritage alive with its expertise and booming order book, followed by electronics manufacturer Novatech.
Small Business of the Year was scooped by Solent Carpentry Services, a carpentry firm beating the downturn in housing and construction with a robust level of growth.
>>> A video report and full picture gallery will appear on this website from Noon on Friday.
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