Executive, Isle of Wight Chamber of
Commerce.
The nominations have been announced for the 2023 IW Chamber Business Awards, sponsored by WightFibre.
More than 40 Island businesses have been shortlisted in 15 categories and the winners will be presented at a glittering ceremony, hosted by comedian and TV star Shappi Khorsandi.
The prestigious glass statues will be handed out at Cowes Yacht Haven on Friday, 12th May.
IW Chamber Chief Executive Steven Holbrook
“We’re thrilled to announce our shortlist, which once again showcases an amazing range of Isle of Wight businesses,”
“Our 20 judges from across the globe were wowed by the quality of the entries and our expert, impartial panel worked hard to assess each submission. We say this every year, but to be nominated for this highly prestigious event is already praise indeed. Our quality threshold is very high, reflecting the levels of submissions, and not every business can succeed each year. All our shortlisted businesses are very worthy nominees.
“We’re all set for an incredible party on May 12th, celebrating the best in Island business, with an event that matches the prestige and the success of our business community. We can’t wait.”
TV’s Shappi Khorsandi, who is hosting the ceremony, has said:
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“I love the Isle of Wight – it’s one of my favourite places in the world and I love spending time here,” Shappi says. “I’m really excited to be your host for the night and I’m looking forward to celebrating with all of the winners and nominees on this prestigious evening. We’ll have some laughs and we’ll give out some lovely looking trophies. See you there!”
IW Chamber Business Awards 2023 shortlist…
Start Up Business of the Year Award – Sponsored by PC Consultants
Crepe Lovers
The Island Holiday Company
Wight Coaches Ltd
Entrepreneurship Award -Sponsored by Liz Earle Beauty Co.
JR Zone
Medina Publishing
Wooldridge Interiors
Made on the Isle of Wight Award – Sponsored by Red Funnel
Quarr Abbey
Visit Isle of Wight
Community Award – Sponsored by Hovertravel
MAD-Aid
Natural Enterprise
Tidal Family Support
Customer Service Award – Sponsored by Ascensos
Liz Earle Beauty Company
Preziosa Dachshunds
W Hurst & Son
WightFibre
Training and Development Award – Sponsored by Hillbans Pest Control
Vectis Ventures
Vestas
Yokogawa Marex
Environment and Sustainability Award – Sponsored by NFU Mutual
Betapak Ltd
Datum Electronics Ltd
Vikoma International Limited
Technology and Innovation Award – Sponsored by Lifeline Alarms
IFPL Group
Innovative Physics
Parlex Johnson Electric
Vestas
Hospitality and Tourism Business of the Year Award – Sponsored by Visit Isle of Wight
Art Deco HouseUK
Luccombe Hall Hotel
The Seaview Hotel and Restaurant
The Wellington Hotel
Employer of the Year Award – Sponsored by Diametric Technical Ltd
Carisbrooke Shipping Holdings Ltd
Datum Electronics Ltd
Vestas
WightFibre
WRS Systems
Manufacturing and Export Business of the Year Award – Sponsored by GKN Aerospace Cowes
Datum Electronics Ltd
IFPL Group
MedTec Design Services
Growth Business of the Year Award – Sponsored by WRS Systems
Churchers
JR Zone
Ry’s
Business Social Impact Award – Sponsored by WightFibre
MADVIK
Medina Publishing Ltd
Red Squirrel Property Shop
Southern Vectis
W Hurst & Son
Micro Business of the Year Award – Sponsored by Gurit
Art Deco HouseUK
Hillbans Pest Control
Isleofwight.com
JR Zone
J&B Wholesale Ltd
Wed & Prosper
Small Business of the Year Award – Sponsored by Wightlink
Captiva Homes
Medina Publishing Ltd
The Island Holiday Company
Hurst is the winner in my eyes, best Company on the Island by miles.
Ohh look it’s the nominate myself and get my friends to vote for me awards again. By the I’m no one except on the IOW club. Wonder how these awards are audited and by who?
Only heard of 5/6 of them, does seem a Club for brown envelopes while hard working others are not probably even aware. Who pays for it all ?.
Certain ones have done nothing for the charity and only just taken over it to boast and make themselves feel important
Vestas, “Employer Of The Year Award”? I wonder what the workers on the shop floor think about that.