Brilliance in Business Awards held at Brockenhurst College, Oakhaven Hospice wins A&T-sponsored charity of the year category
A glittering awards ceremony saw gongs handed out to the best in the business in the New Forest.
More than 250 representatives from companies and organisations gathered at Balmer Lawn hotel for the 19th annual New Forest Brilliance in Business Awards at Brockenhurst College and afterwards at Careys Manor Hotel.
Matthew Lawson, chair of the New Forest Business Partnership, said: “Tonight isn't just an awards ceremony – it's a celebration of the spirit, determination and creativity that makes our New Forest business community so special. I'm reminded that we're more than just business owners and professionals – we're neighbours, friends and partners in making the New Forest thrive.
“The awards we celebrate today are a testament to that confidence. They shine a light on the entrepreneurs, the innovators, the job creators who are writing the next chapter of our local economy.
“Whether you're a ‘solopreneur’ just starting out, a family-owned business that has weathered decades of change, or a larger enterprise driving regional growth, your stories inspire us all.
Eighteen businesses won awards, with Lymington-based New Forest Escapes scooping two: New Forest Business of the Year as well as the Sustainable Business of the Year.
The Advertiser & Times-sponsored Charity of the Year went to Oakhaven Hospice, which provides care and support for hundreds of thousands of people with terminal illnesses and their families every year.
Winners:
• The ViewHR Award for Apprentice of the Year
Oli Rickard - Buckler's Hard Yacht Harbour
• The Balmer Lawn Hotel Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Visitor Economy
Furzey Gardens
• The Escape Yachting Award for Marine and Maritime
Sanders
• The Fordingbridge Print Award for Growth
New Forest Hamper Company
• The NFU Mutual New Forest Award for Contribution to the New Forest Community
New Milton Sand and Ballast
• The University of Southampton Business School Award for Entrepreneur of the Year
Angie Beeston - Evolution 4 Business
• The Forest Foot and Health Clinic & New Milton Foot Clinic Award for Health and Wellbeing
SPUD
• The Forest Foodie Award for Outstanding Customer Care
Impress Travel
• The New Forest District Council Award for Best New Forest Microbusiness
FLYTE Creative Media
• The New Forest Enterprise Centre Award for Best New Business
Camping in the New Forest
• The New Forest Marque Award for Food and Drink
Ewelina's Home Pantry
• The New Forest National Park Authority Award for Sustainable Business of the Year
New Forest Escapes
• The New Milton Advertiser and Lymington Times Award for Charity of the Year
Oakhaven
• The Scott Bailey Award for Professional Services
Refresh Strategic Services
• The Southampton Solent University Award for Innovation
HPW Architecture
• The Wessex Optical Award for Young Person in Business
Georgia Blacknell - Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa
• The Totton College Award for Training and Development
Evolution 4 Business
• The New Milton Sand and Ballast Award for Personal Achievement
Rob Dewing - Northerwood Systems
• The Chewton Glen Award for New Forest Business of the Year
New Forest Escapes
