IW Chamber Business Awards 2024
in association with WightFibre

and the winners are

The success of the Island’s business community was celebrated in style on Friday night, at the Isle of Wight Chamber Business Awards with WightFibre. Double Olympic Gold medallist and TV presenter Shirley Robertson handed out the trophies at Cowes Yacht Haven, hosting the Island’s most prestigious event for the first time.

IOW Group was named Business of The Year, also winning the Technology & Innovation and Manufacturing & Export categories. Managing Director, Brett Nicholls told the capacity crowd that he was thrilled to receive three trophies in their first year at the Chamber Awards.

The President’s Cup for Outstanding Contribution was presented to Rachael Randall, the founder of HTP Apprenticeship College, recognising her business success as well as her support for the wider economy as part of the Solent LEP, Visit Isle of Wight and Solent Partners. Rachael Randall, spoke movingly of her passion for the Isle of Wight and her thrill at seeing the drive and success of Island young people.

Nosy Agency won the Environment & Sustainability award, as well as being named Member of The Year by the Chamber, recognising Nosy Agency’s support to the Chamber team.

Quay Arts won the newly introduced Creative Impact award. Other winners were Wight Coaches, Acorn Interiors, W Hurst & Sons, Datum Electronics, UKSA, BeCalmed, Luccombe Hall Hotel, JR Zone, PC Consultants, Nettlecombe Farm, MedTec Design and Island Holiday Company.

In all 42 Island businesses were nominated at this year’s event, which was once again supported by WightFibre as headline sponsor.

Island Business September / October 2025

Island Business September / October 2025

Events

october

09oct9:00 am5:00 pmIOSH Managing Safely Course – Delivered by Good Skills Training

13oct9:00 am4:00 pmEmergency First Aid at Work Course – Delivered by Good Skills Training

13oct(oct 13)9:00 am15(oct 15)4:00 pmEmergency First Aid at Work Course (3 Days) – Delivered by Good Skills Training

14oct12:00 pm2:00 pmCross Solent Networking with Hampshire Chamber

16oct10:00 am12:00 pmChamber Chat: Meet the Chamber

17oct12:30 pm3:00 pmAnnual General Meeting and Networking Lunch

23oct9:30 am4:00 pmRed Funnel Business Start Up Course

30oct10:00 am12:00 pmChamber Chat: Meet the Chamber

november

06nov10:00 am12:00 pmMaximise Your Membership

07nov7:30 am9:30 amNetworking Breakfast at the Seaview Hotel

13nov11:30 am2:00 pmMembers Business Lunch with The Bank Of England

17nov(nov 17)9:00 am18(nov 18)4:00 pmPaediatric First Aid (2 Days) – Delivered by Good Skills Training

19nov9:00 am11:00 amNetworking Brunch at Isle of Wight College

20nov9:30 am4:00 pmRed Funnel Business Start Up Course

24nov9:00 am12:30 pmFire Marshal Course – Delivered by Good Skills Training

25nov9:00 am4:00 pmEmergency First Aid at Work Course – Delivered by Good Skills Training

26nov3:30 pm5:00 pmCoffee & Mince Pie

27nov10:00 am12:00 pmIsland Business Drop-In

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