The News Business Excellence Awards 2019 | Johnston Press | 9 November 2018 | Portsmouth Guildhall, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth PO1 2AB, UK

The News’ Business Excellence Awards recognise, reward and celebrate all the successful businesses and professional individuals within Portsmouth and surrounding areas. The awards, now in their eighteenth year, seek entries from a cross section of businesses who have shown exceptional growth, innovation or an outstanding contribution to the community in which they operate. Do you know a business or individual that deserves to be recognised at the city’s most prestigious awards?

2018 Winners

OVERALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR SPONSORED BY VERISONA LAW
• Sweet Dreamers

LIFETINE ACHIEVEMENT SPONSORED BY TRETHOWANS SOLICITORS
• Walter Cha

BUSINESS PERSONALITY/ACHIEVEMENT
• Matt Dynamite Recruitment Solutions

MEDIUM/LARGE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR SPONSORED BY PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
• Carrington West

SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR SPONSORED BY UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH
• Sweet Dreamers

START-UP BUSINESS AWARDS
• J Williams & Co Ltd

EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR SPONSORED NORSE SOUTH EAST
• Digi Toolbox

TEAM OF THE YEAR SPONSORED BY HAVANT & SOUTH DOWNS COLLEGE
• Gemma Lighting

INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE YEAR SPONSORED BY HAMPSHIRE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
• Dunham Bush

CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARDS SPONSORED BY GEMMA LIGHTING
• Solent Mobility Centre

HOSPITALITY TOURISM & LEISURE SPONSORED BY PORTSMOUTH CULTURAL TRUST
• Marriott Hotel Cosham

COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION OF THE YEAR SPONSORED BY BAE SYSTEMS
• Pauper to King Barber Shop

RETAILER OF THE YEAR SPONSORED BY GIANT LEAP
• Solent Mobility Centre

APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR
• Dan Winiarczuk

GREEN BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
• Wild Tyme Wholefoods