The Test Valley Business Awards have been championing local enterprise for over two decades.

The awards began in 2004, when Frances Stokes of Hampshire County Council and David Gleave, then Economic Development Officer at Test Valley Borough Council, asked a simple question. Why did Test Valley not have its own business awards, like Winchester and Basingstoke?

What started as an ambitious idea quickly became a much loved annual celebration of the area’s business community. From those early conversations, the Test Valley Business Awards were born and they have continued to grow ever since.

Today, the awards provide a respected platform for businesses of all sizes, from new and emerging enterprises to long established organisations. They exist to recognise achievement, raise profiles, and create meaningful connections across the Test Valley business landscape.

Each year is marked by two key events. The Launch event officially opens the awards programme and brings the business community together at the start of the journey. Later in the year, the Gala Awards Dinner offers a prestigious evening of celebration, where finalists are recognised and winners are announced.

With between 150 and 200 local business representatives attending annually, the Test Valley Business Awards have become a firm fixture in the local business calendar. They continue to connect people, celebrate success, and shine a light on the businesses that help Test Valley thrive.