The winners were announced at a black-tie event held at Portsmouth Guildhall, with guests treated to a delicious meal before awards were handed out in categories which included the best small business and most sustainable company of the year.
For the winners and more pictures see ‘21 photos of Portsmouth glitz, glamour and awards’
Here are 49 of the best photographs from Friday’s event.
. The News Business Excellence Awards 2023
All of the winners of the night Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman
. The News Business Excellence Awards 2023
Pictured: Team Solent Sky Services Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman
. The News Business Excellence Awards 2023
Lauren Hooper, Hannah Hooper and Katie Pinnock of Southsea Laser Clinic. Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: Barry Zee
. The News Business Excellence Awards 2023
Solent Let. Photo by Alex Shute Photo: Alex Shute
. The News Business Excellence Awards 2023
People at the event. Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman
. The News Business Excellence Awards 2023
Overall Business of the Year, Solent Sky Services Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman
. The News Business Excellence Awards 2023 at Portsmouth Guildhall on Friday 10th February 2023 Pictured: Overall Business of the Year, Solent Sky Services Picture: Habibur Rahman
Overall Business of the Year, Solent Sky Services Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman
. The News Business Excellence Awards 2023
Presenter: Anjana Gadgil Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman
. The News Business Excellence Awards 2023
Shortlisted businesses turned up in their droves for the event. Photo: Habibur Rahman
. The News Business Excellence Awards 2023
The team from Delivered Social pose for a picture. Photo: Habibur Rahman
. The News Business Excellence Awards 2023
Guests enjoying the event. Photo: Habibur Rahman
. The News Business Excellence Awards 2023
GV of the event. Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman
. The News Business Excellence Awards 2023
Speech and introductions by Anjana Gadgil. Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman
. The News Business Excellence Awards 2023
Guests at the event. Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman
. The News Business Excellence Awards 2023
Hampshire Flag Company. Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman
. The News Business Excellence Awards 2023
Guests at the event. Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman
. The News Business Excellence Awards 2023
Quattro Foods. Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman
. The News Business Excellence Awards 2023
People at the event. Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman
. The News Business Excellence Awards 2023
Wines by the Sea & Creatiques. Photo by Alex Shute Photo: Alex Shute
1. The News Business Excellence Awards 2023
All of the winners of the night Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman
2. The News Business Excellence Awards 2023
Pictured: Team Solent Sky Services Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman
3. The News Business Excellence Awards 2023
Lauren Hooper, Hannah Hooper and Katie Pinnock of Southsea Laser Clinic. Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: Barry Zee
4. The News Business Excellence Awards 2023
Solent Let. Photo by Alex Shute Photo: Alex Shute