LATEST NEWS:

Danny Habel receiving the Early Entry prize from Neil Eames, FSB The Early Entry prize draw took place in December and Habels, the independent furniture retailer of Andover and Winchester is the winner. This fabulous business prize was sponsored by the Federation of Small Business (FSB) and gives Habels one FSB Annual Membership package, valued at £300, plus an additional range of good-value business services. Habels, is a long established family business, employing fourteen staff, with its main showroom and head office in Andover. Danny Habel said "Habels heads into 2010 full of optimism, and the support of the FSB will certainly be very helpful."Federation of Small Business Neil Eames, FSB Wessex Regional Organiser, said: "The Federation of Small Business is delighted to sponsor the Early Entry Prize to encourage entries. The FSB is the UK's leading organisation which champions the interests of the self-employed and owners of small firms".

Chris Packham The Test Valley Business Awards 09/10 were launched on Wednesday 21 October 2009 by Chris Packham, conservationist and TV presenter of BBC's Autumnwatch. Guests met Chris Packham over a fine buffet lunch at Silks Hotels - The White Horse, Romsey, while also making and renewing business contacts. Chris will be on our screens again with Springwatch in May 2010.

Chris surprised guests by stating: "In my view that people came first when conserving our environment, which is why I am delighted to be called on to advocate the Test Valley Business Awards."

Chris reasoned that it is crucial for businesses to work together to make communities viable for the future. Only then will people have the time, and perhaps money, to invest in sustaining our environment and the wildlife around us.

The Deputy Mayor of Test Valley, Councillor Chris Lynn, thanked all the Sponsors for their support which enable the Awards to happen. Andrew Ross, Editor of the Romsey Advertiser, spoke of the benefits Test Valley Business Awards bring to our community. He also restated the media's support for the Awards, specifically the Romsey Advertiser and its sister paper The Andover Advertiser, and radio supporter Andover Sound 106.4 FM.

Army Benevolent Fund

The charity Test Valley Business Awards supports this year is:

The Army Benevolent Fund was named as the charity which the Test Valley Business Awards is supporting this year, to help promote the essential work they do supporting soldiers, their families and former soldiers.


What does winning an Award mean?

Chris Packham with Larch Gauld This is what one of last year's Winners says about winning the e-Business Award. Larch Gauld of Nature's Harvest (now called Country Styled Homes) says.

"Over the last six months the business has improved, grown, and our sales are better than last year and the year before. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain - the publicity will help your business."

08/09 Winners

The full list of winners and highly commended businesses is:

Test Valley Borough Council New Business of the Year Award


HSA Business Excellence through People Award
Star Technology Services Ltd e-Business Award
University of Southampton Science Park Innovation & Technology Award
Hampshire County Council Small Business of the Year Award

Award Winnerss with Ray Mears at the Gala Dinner

Award Sponsors with Ray Mears


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