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 May / June 2025

Island Business May / June 2025

Events

june

06jun7:30 am9:00 amNetworking Breakfast at Isle of Wight Steam Railway

11jun11:30 am1:00 pmLight Lunch with Rouse Ltd

12jun10:00 am12:00 pmChamber Chat: Meet the Chamber

16jun9:00 am12:30 pmFire Marshal Course – Delivered by Good Skills Training

25jun2:30 pm4:30 pmAfternoon Tea at Quarr Abbey

26jun9:30 am4:00 pmRed Funnel Business Start Up Course

july

02jul9:00 am11:00 amNetworking Brunch at Richmonds Cake & Coffee Co.

03jul10:00 am12:00 pmChamber Chat: Meet the Chamber

09jul7:30 am9:00 amBusiness Breakfast at IW Chamber Business Expo 2025

09jul10:00 am4:00 pmIW Chamber Business Expo 2025 with WightFibre

09jul12:30 pm2:30 pmBusiness Lunch at IW Chamber Business Expo 2025

17jul10:00 am12:00 pmChamber Chat: Meet the Chamber

21jul12:00 pm2:00 pm‘Net-Gaming’ Lunch at Snacks & Ladders

24jul9:30 am4:00 pmRed Funnel Business Start Up Course

31jul10:00 am12:00 pmChamber Chat: Meet the Chamber

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