The shortlist for the 2015 Chamber Of Commerce Business Awards For Excellence has been announced, with businesses of all sizes and sectors receiving nominations. There are three nominations each for Betapak, In2action, Liz Earle and RFEL, with double nominations for Adgestone Vineyard, Crossprint and Isle of Wight Pearl.
“This could be our strongest shortlist ever,” says the Chamber’s Chief Executive Kevin Smith. “The judges had a very difficult job. I’d like to congratulate every business on their nomination. These awards represent the best in business on the Isle of Wight and we really do have some world-class businesses here.”
The winners will be announced on November 27th at Cowes Yacht Haven. The night will be hosted by TV presenter Simon Parkin, with music from tribute band Like The Beatles.
The nominations in full….
NEW BUSINESS AWARD sponsored by Glanvilles
Advanced Performance Coatings Ltd
Pirtek
Smart in Design
SMALL BUSINESS AWARD sponsored by Liz Earle
Hobbs Jewellers
Isle of Wight Jobs
RFEL
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AWARD sponsored by Moore Stephens
Red Composites (UK) Ltd
RFEL
Solent Composite Systems Ltd
GREEN BUSINESS AWARD sponsored by LSTF
Crossprint
Liz Earle
Tapnell Farm Accommodation
TEAM DEVELOPMENT AWARD sponsored by Hovertravel
Betapak
Liz Earle
SOCIAL INVESTMENT AWARD sponsored by Wightlink
Bodster Equine Assisted Learning Community Interest Company
H J Bennett Ltd
Wight Trash
MANUFACTURING & NEW TECHNOLOGY AWARD sponsored by IFPL
Crossprint
Innovative Physics
RFEL
CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD sponsored by Lloyds Cardnet
Betapak
Isle of Wight Pearl
Liz Earle
VISITOR ATTRACTION AWARD sponsored by Lifeline Alarm Systems Ltd
Adgestone Vineyard
Shanklin Theatre
Vectis Ventures Ltd
TOURISM, LEISURE & HOSPITALITY AWARD sponsored by Red Funnel
Adgestone Vineyard
In2action
JR Zone
PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS SERVICES AWARD sponsored by Lucas Fettes
In2action
Lifeline Alarm Systems Ltd
Real Employment Law Advice
RETAIL INDUSTRY AWARD sponsored by Steve Porter Transport
Betapak
In2action
Isle of Wight Pearl
The 2015 Chamber Of Commerce Awards for Business Excellence are sponsored by Crossprint, the Isle of Wight County Press and TagKolectiv.