IW CHAMBER BUSINESS AWARDS 2023 in association with WightFibre
Get ready for the Island’s most prestigious awards on May 12th 2023
Entries open soon for the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce Business Awards, which will be presented at Cowes Yacht Haven on Friday May 12th 2023. The event celebrates the best in Island business, showcasing the wide range of high calibre businesses based on the Isle of Wight.
“This year’s awards will once again be judged by an impartial panel of business experts, mostly based off-Island and in many cases outside of the UK,” says the Chamber’s Chief Executive Steven Holbrook. “We work incredibly hard each year to secure the support of an amazing team of judges. They will assess each entry on merit, looking at real numbers and real success stories. There are no favourites and these awards aren’t presented lightly. We’re looking forward to another brilliant night, where the cream of the Island’s business community can celebrate at the biggest and most spectacular party of the year.”
The categories in full
Start Up Business of the Year
Sponsored by PC Consultants
Entrepreneurship Award
Sponsored by Liz Earle
Customer Service Award
Sponsored by Ascensos
Community Award
Sponsored by Hovertravel
Employer Of The Year
Sponsored by Diametric Technical Ltd
Training and Development Award
Sponsored by Hillbans Pest Control
Environment and Sustainability Award
Sponsored by IFPL
Technology and Innovation Award
Sponsored by Lifeline Alarms
Hospitality and Tourism Business of the Year
Sponsored by Visit Isle of Wight
Manufacturing and Export Business of the Year
Sponsored by GKN
Made on the Isle of Wight Award
Sponsored by Red Funnel
Business Social Impact Award
Sponsored by WightFibre
Growth Business of the Year
Sponsored by WRS Systems
Micro Business of the Year
Sponsored by Gurit
Small Business of the Year
Sponsored by Wightlink
Also presented on the night:
IW Chamber Member of the Year
IW Chamber President’s Cup for Outstanding Contribution
IW Chamber Business of the Year
IW CHAMBER BUSINESS AWARDS FAQ
Can I enter for an award?
Yes! Your business must be based on the Island and must have completed your first full year of trading.
Is it free to enter?
Yes. Any business can enter in two categories for free. Subsequent entries will be charged a fee.
Do I have to be a Chamber member?
No. The awards are open to any Island based business. Chamber members will receive a discount on the fees for additional awards entries.
When do the awards open?
Entries can be submitted from Thursday 1st December.
What is the closing date?
Entries must be submitted by 23.59 on Tuesday 31st January.
Will this closing date be extended?
No. This date and time are final and any entries received after this time will not be included.
When will the nominations be announced?
The shortlist will be announced in early March. The list will be unveiled at www.iwchamber.co.uk and the announcement will be advertised in advance.
Good luck!
