IW Chamber Business Awards 2024
in association with WightFibre
and the winners are
The success of the Island’s business community was celebrated in style on Friday night, at the Isle of Wight Chamber Business Awards with WightFibre. Double Olympic Gold medallist and TV presenter Shirley Robertson handed out the trophies at Cowes Yacht Haven, hosting the Island’s most prestigious event for the first time.
IOW Group was named Business of The Year, also winning the Technology & Innovation and Manufacturing & Export categories. Managing Director, Brett Nicholls told the capacity crowd that he was thrilled to receive three trophies in their first year at the Chamber Awards.
The President’s Cup for Outstanding Contribution was presented to Rachael Randall, the founder of HTP Apprenticeship College, recognising her business success as well as her support for the wider economy as part of the Solent LEP, Visit Isle of Wight and Solent Partners. Rachael Randall, spoke movingly of her passion for the Isle of Wight and her thrill at seeing the drive and success of Island young people.
Nosy Agency won the Environment & Sustainability award, as well as being named Member of The Year by the Chamber, recognising Nosy Agency’s support to the Chamber team.
Quay Arts won the newly introduced Creative Impact award. Other winners were Wight Coaches, Acorn Interiors, W Hurst & Sons, Datum Electronics, UKSA, BeCalmed, Luccombe Hall Hotel, JR Zone, PC Consultants, Nettlecombe Farm, MedTec Design and Island Holiday Company.
In all 42 Island businesses were nominated at this year’s event, which was once again supported by WightFibre as headline sponsor.
Island Business November / December 2024
