Our city dazzles at glittering black tie event for Portsmouth Business Awards - in pictures

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)

For more read our full report from the night here.

Photos: Sarah Standing and Keith Woodland