The 11th Test Valley Business Awards (TVBA) celebrations promised to be a night to remember, with guests treated to a sumptuous three course meal from Michelin Award winning McCrimmon & Reid and entertainment provided by solo vocalist Chris Berntsen.
Guest of Honour, the near-legendary TV & radio host Nicholas Parsons CBE, amused and engaged the audience of almost 200 with an energetic after dinner speech including anecdotes about Test Valley, his career in the entertainment industry and his congratulations to the finalists getting ready to hear the results:
“The Test Valley really is a wonderful place and I’ve so enjoyed myself tonight. All businesses here tonight as finalists have done a great job, just getting here!”
Inspiring words from this household name!
Chosen charity for 2015 – Community First Responders – moved the audience with an educational and inspiring presentation describing their vital work with the South Central Ambulance Service. The evening was a huge success for the charity as they raised an impressive £750 in cash donations!
The evening was beautifully orchestrated by the Master of Ceremonies, Steve Randall, and ended with the guests winning wonderful prize draws sponsored by local businesses.
A spokesperson for the TVBA We’d like to extend our thanks to all Sponsors, Nicholas Parsons, Steve Randall, the entrants, The Lights and all who have made the Test Valley Business Awards 2015 the best yet.
The Award winners were:
Customer Service Award – cooking2cooling
Winner:
KJM Windows & Conservatories
Highly Commended:
Andover Patio Centre
Kenyons Ltd.
Doing Business Locally Award – Taylored IT
Winner:
Packridge Apartments and B & B
Highly Commended:
Hampshire Fare
Randall Parker Foods Ltd
Employer of the Year Award – Active Staff Ltd.
Winner:
Custom Interconnect Ltd.
Highly Commended:
Oase UK Ltd.
Hawk Conservancy Trust
Innovation & Technology Award – University of Southampton Science Park
Winner:
S & S Windings Ltd.
Highly Commended:
1st Touch Ltd.
Nine23 Ltd.
New Business of the Year Award – Test Valley Borough Council
Winner:
SAL Scientific Ltd.
Highly Commended:
Corsair Security Solutions Ltd.
Nine23 Ltd.
Small Business of the Year Award – Waltet Materials Ltd.
Winner:
Solent Plastics
Highly Commended:
Briscoe French Communications
Lee Manor Bed & Breakfast
Photographs capturing the evening’s can be seen at TVBC website with prints available from Andy Brooks Photography website.
