COMPANIES from across the Island celebrated success tonight (Friday) at the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce Business Awards For Excellence 2016.
A glitzy evening at Cowes Yacht Haven was kicked off with a speech from president Geoff Underwood, who highlighted how tumultuous the year had been, before praising Island businesses for punching above their weight.
After a three course meal, TV personality Fred Dinenage took centre stage to introduce each award.
Chief among the winners were Tapnell Farm, scooping the Business of the Year Award for their "inventive, distinctive and forward-thinking" approach.
The President's Cup for Business Person of the Year went to High Sheriff Robin Courage.
Presenting the award, Mr Underwood praised the High Sheriff's introduction of IW Day back in September.
"He used his role in public office to launch a new idea, which brought together Isle of Wight businesses in celebration with the wider community."
Award winners:
Start Up Business Award sponsored by Glanvilles - VIP Cottages
Small Business Award sponsored by Liz Earle - Wight Fire and Security
Skills and People Development Award sponsored by PC Consultants - In2Action
Hovertravel Digital, Media and Communication Award - Style of Wight
Customer and Team Service Award sponsored by Lucas Fettes - Tapnell Farm Accommodation
Wightlink Business in the Community Award - Storeroom2010
Green on Wight Award sponsored by HJ Bennett - Crossprint Media
Tourism Business of the Year Award sponsored by Red Funnel
Marketing and Design Award sponsored by Isle of Wight Radio - Brightbulb Design Limited
Steve Porter Transport Growth Business the Year Award - Red Composites UK Ltd
Lifeline Alarm Systems Ltd Innovation Business of the Year - RFEL
Isle of Wight County Press Business Investment Award - Vikoma
IPL Manufacturing and Technology Award - Innovative Physics
Moore Stephens Internation Business of the Year Award - Gurit UK
Member of the Year Award - Liz Earle Beauty Company
President's Cup - Robin Courage
Isle of Wight Business of the Year - Tapnell Farm
For full coverage, interviews and pictures from the night, see the Isle of Wight County Press next Friday, December 9.
Reporter: matthewm@iwcpmail.co.uk
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