Portsmouth Guildhall played host to the prestigious gala black tie dinner and ceremony on Friday, February 27 for the Portsmouth Business Awards, where the winners of 20 awards were announced, including Southsea Food Festival who won Best Overall Business of the Year.
Full list of winners:
- Start-up Business of the Year: PortsMed
- Manufacturing/ Engineering Business of the Year: Southbourne Rubber
- Global Business of the Year (sponsored by radweb): PortaSauna
- Apprentice/Trainee of the Year (sponsored by HTC Apprenticeship College): Sorrell Atlee
- Independent Retailer of the Year: Blossom Boutique
- Sustainable Business of the Year: Eco Drift
- Community Business of the Year: The Parenting Network
- Young Entrepreneur of the Year: Luca Frederick
- Visitor Attraction/ Event of the Year (sponsored by Wightlink Ferries): Southsea Food Festival
- Hospitality Business of the Year: Ashby's Accommodation
- Cultural or Leisure Business of the Year: Portsmouth Creates
- Inclusive Employer of the Year (sponsored by Shaping Portsmouth): Comserv (UK) Ltd
- Employer of the Year: Carrington West
- Entrepreneur of the Year (sponsored by Ashby’s Accommodation): Jade Arnell, Slater Scotney
- Small Business of the Year (sponsored by Portsmouth City Council): Casemates Studio & Cafe
- Medium Business of the Year (sponsored by Gunwharf Quays): Hampshire Flag Company
- Large Business of the Year: Horizon Leisure Trust
- Portsmouth 100 Centenary Award: Airbus Space & Defence
- Overall Business of the Year: Southsea Food Festival
- Outstanding Contribution to Business: Patricia Shufflebottom (Clarence Pier)
Photos: Sarah Standing and Keith Woodland
145. Portsmouth Business Awards
Pictured is: Matt and Lauren Neal from Vintage Trainers. Picture: Sarah Standing (270226-5943) | Sarah Standing
146. Portsmouth Business Awards
Pictured is: (l-r) Graham Galbraith from the University of Portsmouth and Dominic Jones from the Mary Rose Trust. Picture: Sarah Standing (270226-5947) | Sarah Standing
147. Portsmouth Business Awards
Pictured is: Representing Portsmouth International Port with the ladies from Curtain Call. Picture: Sarah Standing (270226-5933) | Sarah Standing
148. Portsmouth Business Awards
Pictured is: (l-r) Darren Quainton from Mountjoy, Sam Doody from Airbus, Paul Deluchi from Mountjoy and John Belfrage from Airbus. Picture: Sarah Standing (270226-5939) | Sarah Standing