Isle Of Wight Chamber Business Awards Announced For 2024

The nominations have been published for the Isle of Wight Chamber Business Awards 2024.

Sponsored by WightFibre, the event will be presented at Cowes Yacht Haven on Friday May 10.

The ceremony will be hosted by double Olympic gold medal winning sailor Shirley Robertson OBE, who has been an Island resident for more than 20 years, and is a highly experienced international TV presenter and event host.

This year, 42 businesses feature in the shortlist, with 54 nominations in 16 categories.

The shortlist was produced by a panel of independent judges, some of who are on the Island, with most on the mainland or even internationally based.

Shirley Robertson OBE said:

“I’ve lived on the Island for more than two decades and am still constantly impressed by the flair and ingenuity of the Island’s business community.

“I’m thrilled to be helping you all celebrate, and to shine a light on the many successful and inspirational businesses that call the Island their home.

"I’m so excited to be part of this highly prestigious evening. It’s going to be a great night and I can’t wait!”

WightFibre CEO, John Irvine, added:

"This is the third year of our sponsorship and the awards get bigger and better every year.”

The nominations in full are:

Start Up Business of the Year – sponsored by PC Consultants
Cherry Godfrey
Wight Coaches
Wight Vets

Entrepreneurship Award – sponsored by Liz Earle
Acorn Interiors
Julia Tanner Art
Wed & Prosper

Customer Service Award – sponsored by Red Funnel
Grace’s Bakery
Preziosa Dachshunds
Southern Vectis
W Hurst & Son
Wed & Prosper

Growth Business of the Year – sponsored by WRS Systems
Datum Electronics
PC Consultants
Wight Coaches

Community Award – sponsored by Moore (South) LLP
Mountbatten
Tidal Family Support
UKSA
Vectis Radio
Wessex Cancer Support

Environment and Sustainability Award – sponsored by IFPL
Carisbrooke Shipping Ltd
GKN Aerospace Cowes
Nosy Agency

Training and Development Award – sponsored by JR Zone
BeCalmed
Top Mops
Vestas Blades UK

Hospitality Business of the Year – sponsored by Cherry Godfrey
The Blacksmiths
Island Holiday Company
Luccombe Hall Hotel

Technology and Innovation Award – sponsored by Lifeline Alarms
Abundance Movement
Innovative Physics
IOW Group
XRD Nano

Tourism and Leisure Business of the Year – sponsored by Visit Isle of Wight
Blackgang Chine
JR Zone
The Terrace Rooms & Wine

Creative Impact Award – sponsored by Medina Publishing
Monkton Arts
Quay Arts
Visit Isle of Wight

Employer of the Year – sponsored by Diametric Technical Ltd
Datum Electronics
PC Consultants
Vestas Blades UK

Manufacturing and Export Business of the Year – sponsored by GKN
Aerospace Cowes
IOW Group
MedTec Design

Business Social Impact Award – sponsored by WightFibre
Nettlecombe Farm
RenoDrain
Right At Home
W Hurst & Son

Micro Business of the Year – sponsored by Gurit
JR Zone
MedTec Design
Nosy Agency

Small Business of the Year – sponsored by Wightlink
Acorn Interiors
Island Holiday Company
Richardsons Yacht Services
Seaview Hotel

Also presented on the night…
Member of the Year
President’s Cup – Outstanding Contribution
Business of the Year

Tickets are on-sale now for the event, with an initial pre-sale for nominated businesses.