The nominations have been announced for the 2024 IW Chamber Business Awards.
Sponsored by Wightfibre, the awards ceremony is set to be held at Cowes Yacht Haven on Friday, May 10.
The event will be hosted by double Olympic gold medal winning sailor Shirley Robertson; an experienced TV presenter who has lived on the Island for more than 20 years.
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This year, 42 businesses feature in the shortlist, with 54 nominations across 16 categories.
Chamber’s chief executive, Steven Holbrook, said: ““The calibre of our nominees is fantastic.
“The feedback from the judges shows the high quality of the shortlist, covering a wide variety of industries, from well-established names to new businesses.
“It’s great to see new participants, too, with some established names taking part for the first time.
“As always, these awards are hugely competitive and hard fought.
“Massive congratulations to all of our nominees.”
The nominations this year are as follows:
Start Up Business of the Year – sponsored by PC Consultants
- Cherry Godfrey
- Wight Coaches
- Wight Vets
Entrepreneurship Award – sponsored by Liz Earle
- Acorn Interiors
- Julia Tanner Art
- Wed & Prosper
Customer Service Award – sponsored by Red Funnel
- Grace’s Bakery
- Preziosa Dachshunds
- Southern Vectis
- W Hurst & Son
- Wed & Prosper
Growth Business of the Year – sponsored by WRS Systems
- Datum Electronics
- PC Consultants
- Wight Coaches
Community Award – sponsored by Moore (South) LLP
- Mountbatten
- Tidal Family Support
- UKSA
- Vectis Radio
- Wessex Cancer Support
Environment and Sustainability Award – sponsored by IFPL
- Carisbrooke Shipping Ltd
- GKN Aerospace Cowes
- Nosy Agency
Training and Development Award – sponsored by JR Zone
- BeCalmed
- Top Mops
- Vestas Blades UK
Hospitality Business of the Year – sponsored by Cherry Godfrey
- The Blacksmiths
- Island Holiday Company
- Luccombe Hall Hotel
Technology and Innovation Award – sponsored by Lifeline Alarms
- Abundance Movement
- Innovative Physics
- IOW Group
- XRD Nano
Tourism and Leisure Business of the Year – sponsored by Visit Isle of Wight
- Blackgang Chine
- JR Zone
- The Terrace Rooms & Wine
Creative Impact Award – sponsored by Medina Publishing
- Monkton Arts
- Quay Arts
- Visit Isle of Wight
Employer of the Year – sponsored by Diametric Technical Ltd
- Datum Electronics
- PC Consultants
- Vestas Blades UK
Manufacturing and Export Business of the Year – sponsored by GKN
- Aerospace Cowes
- IOW Group
- MedTec Design
Business Social Impact Award – sponsored by WightFibre
- Nettlecombe Farm
- RenoDrain
- Right At Home
- W Hurst & Son
Micro Business of the Year – sponsored by Gurit
- JR Zone
- MedTec Design
- Nosy Agency
Small Business of the Year – sponsored by Wightlink
- Acorn Interiors
- Island Holiday Company
- Richardsons Yacht Services
- Seaview Hotel
Also presented on the night will be Member of the Year, the President’s Cup for Outstanding Contribution, and Business of the Year.
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