The winners of the 2021 Test Valley Business Awards have now been announced…
During the widely anticipated Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony on 4th November at the new look Army Flying Museum, the winners for the 2021 Test Valley Business Awards were announced.
Seeing over 100 local business representatives gather together to network, enjoy delicious food prepared by local caterers McCrimmon & Reid, and recognise local business achievements during the Awards’ 17th anniversary celebration, guests also had the opportunity to hear the evening’s Guest Speaker, Romsey and Southampton North MP Caroline Nokes.
Ms Nokes said: “The last 18 months have been phenomenally tough for businesses. believe me, I know it’s been tough and I know local businesses we love have ceased training.
“I found out when Tesco couldn’t provide flour, Braishfield could. I learned some fantastic entrepreneurs in Test Valley could turn out PPE ahead of Matt Hancock.
“Congratulations to all of you.”
The event also raised an incredible £1100 for Romsey Cancer Support Centre, Jane Scarth House.
Sarah Rowcliffe of Jane Scarth House said in her speech on the night: “We’re very grateful to have been chosen and are delighted to be here tonight.”
The master of ceremonies for the evening was Steve Randall, a radio presenter in Hampshire.
Then came the Awards Ceremony, where attendees learned which of this year’s 21 finalists were to be crowned the winners for 2021.
From over 200 entries submitted by more than 100 businesses operating throughout the Test Valley, 21 outstanding businesses were shortlisted across the Awards’ 7 categories.
The winners of the Test Valley Business Awards 2021 are:
Businesswoman of the Year Award – sponsored by Aster Group UK
Winner:
- Jo Andrews of The Marketing Collective
Highly commended:
- Steph Briggs of La Di Da Interiors
- Tracy Nash of Hampshire Fare
Small Business of the Year Award – sponsored by Parker Bullen LLP
Winner:
- Absolar Solutions
Highly commended:
- Minerva Communications Ltd
- Emphasis HR and Training
Employer of the Year Award – sponsored by Simplyhealth
Winner:
- CircuitWorx
Highly commended:
- Pure Human Resources
- NK Active
Innovation & Technology Award – sponsored by The University of Southampton Science Park
Winner:
- Pudsey Diamond Engineering Ltd
Highly commended:
- Multax
- Maverick Aviation
New Business of the Year Award – sponsored by Localiq
Winner:
- Absolar Solutions
Highly commended:
- Maverick Aviation
- The River Test Distillery
Cutting Your Carbon Footprint – sponsored by Test Valley Borough Council
Winner:
- Correct Contract Services Ltd
Highly commended:
- Bowyer Engineering Ltd
- Pudsey Diamond Engineering Ltd
Now in its 17th year, the Test Valley Business Awards – run by a steering group of volunteers – has become a well-established platform to champion business excellence. It is a great way of shining a light particularly on the many new and small businesses in the region, all doing interesting and valuable work, but often out of sight.