The nominations for the 2016 Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce Business Awards for Excellence. The shortlist celebrates the best in Island business and reflects a wide range of sectors and companies of every size, from start-ups to international businesses. There are two nominations each for Brightbulb Design, English Heritage – Osborne, Isle of Wight Jobs Ltd, Isle of Wight Pearl, Red Composites, RFEL, Shanklin Theatre, Tapnell Farm and Vikoma.
The awards will be presented on Friday December 2nd at Cowes Yacht Haven and hosted by TV’s Fred Dinenage.
Kevin Smith, the Chamber’s Chief Executive says:
“We’re hugely excited about this year’s Business Awards. We’ve introduced several new categories and the shortlist is very strong, showing a real depth and breadth to the Island’s business community. We look forward to the celebrations on the night! The Business Awards mark real achievements for Isle of Wight businesses and it’s also the perfect opportunity for pre-Christmas partying. See you there!”
Fred Dinenage says:
“I’m thrilled to be hosting the awards. I’m a massive fan of the Isle of Wight and I’m looking forward to the whole evening and joining in the celebrations. Island businesses really know HOW to party!”
The nominees are:
START UP BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD – sponsored by Glanvilles
The Bandstand
Keats Cottage
VIP Cottages
SMALL BUSINESS AWARD – sponsored by Liz Earle Beauty
Lifeline Alarm Systems
Richardsons Yacht Services
Wight Fire & Security
SKILLS & PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT AWARD – sponsored by PC Consultants
In2action
Isle of Wight Council
Isle of Wight Pearl
BUSINESS IN THE COMMUNITY AWARD – sponsored by Wightlink
Storeroom 2010
The Footprint Trust
Wight Warriors Speedway Ltd
GREEN ON WIGHT AWARD – sponsored by HJ Bennett
CROSSPrint Media
English Heritage – Osborne
Isle of Wight Pearl
CUSTOMER & TEAM SERVICE AWARD – sponsored by Lucas Fettes
Glanvilles LLP
Shanklin Theatre
Tapnell Farm Accomodation
TOURISM BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD – sponsored by Red Funnel
Grange Farm Bed & Breakfast
Quarr Abbey
Tapnell Farm Park
DIGITAL, MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS AWARD – sponsored by Hovertravel
Brightbulb Design Ltd
English Heritage – Osborne
Style of Wight
MANUFACTURING & TECHNOLOGY AWARD – sponsored by IFPL
Innovative Physics
Minus7 Ltd
Vikoma
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD – sponsored by Moore Stephens
Gurit (UK) Ltd
Red Composites (UK) Ltd
Vikoma
MARKETING & DESIGN AWARD – sponsored by Isle of Wight Radio
Brightbulb Design Ltd
Into The Blue
Tipsy Wight
GROWTH BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD – sponsored by Steve Porter Transport
Isle of Wight Jobs Ltd
PC Consultants Ltd
Red Composites (UK) Ltd
INNOVATION BUSINESS OF THE YEAR – sponsored by Lifeline Alarm Systems Ltd.
Isle of Wight Jobs Ltd
Pirtek
RFEL
BUSINESS INVESTMENT AWARD – sponsored by Isle of Wight County Press
RFEL
Shanklin Theatre
Vikoma
Tickets are on-sale now priced at £75+VAT, with a table of 10 priced at £700+VAT.
Find out more at www.iwchamber.co.uk/awards
