THIS year’s Isle of Wight Chamber Business Awards get underway at Cowes Yacht Haven tonight (Friday, May 6).

Sponsored by WightFibre, the ceremony will be hosted by award-winning comic magicians, Griffin and Jones.

In total, 39 Isle of Wight businesses have been nominated, and the awards submissions judged by a panel of 20 impartial experts.

Steven Holbrook, IW Chamber chief executive, said: "More than ever, our nominations reflect success across a really wide and diverse set of businesses.

"The standard of submissions this year was incredibly high, and it is fabulous to see so many businesses engaging with our awards, across all sectors.

“Although 2021 was a far from typical year, the way that the Island’s business community adapted ­— and in many cases thrived ­— has been remarkable."

Full list of 2022 nominations:

Start Up Business of the Year

(Sponsored by PC Consultants)

Entrepreneurship Award

(Sponsored by Liz Earle)

Customer Service Award

(Sponsored by Hovertravel)

Business in the Community Award

(Sponsored by WightFibre)

Workplace Health and Well-being Award

(Sponsored by BCM)

Training and Development Award

(Sponsored by Hillbans Pest Control)

Environment and Sustainability Award

(Sponsored by NFU Mutual)

Technology and Innovation Award

(Sponsored by Lifeline Alarm Systems)

Hospitality and Tourism Business of the Year

(Sponsored by Visit Isle of Wight)

Manufacturing and Export Business of the Year

(Sponsored by GKN)

Made on the Isle of Wight Award

(Sponsored by Red Funnel)

Launched in 2021 Award

(Sponsored by IFPL)

Growth Business of the Year

(Sponsored by WRS Systems)

Micro Business of the Year

(Sponsored by Gurit)

Small Business of the Year

(Sponsored by Wightlink)