IW CHAMBER BUSINESS AWARDS 2022 sponsored by WightFibre
Nominations announced!
The nominations have been announced for the Isle of Wight’s most prestigious awards. The IW Chamber Business Awards 2022, sponsored by WightFibre, will be presented at Cowes Yacht Haven on Friday May 6th.
The ceremony will be hosted by award-winning comic magicians Griffin and Jones; the awards will be presented for the first time since 2019.
In total 39 Isle of Wight businesses are nominated, with 52 nominations, in 15 categories. The awards submissions were judged by a panel of 20 impartial experts, largely off-Island, with some based internationally.
Tickets are on-sale now for the event, with an initial pre-sale for nominees only, reflecting the level of demand for the Island’s biggest awards ceremony.
IW Chamber Chief Executive Steven Holbrook comments:
“What a vibrant and exciting shortlist! More than ever, our nominations reflect success across a really wide and diverse set of businesses. The standard of submissions this year was incredibly high and it is fabulous to see so many businesses engaging with our awards, across all sectors.
“Although 2021 was a far from typical year, the way that the Island’s business community adapted – and in many cases thrived – has been remarkable. The judges had some real headaches and getting nominated this year is an incredible success. For the businesses that didn’t make it, some will have missed out by the tiniest of margins against terrific competition. Every business that submitted an entry will receive feedback on request, once the awards have been presented.
“We’re thrilled to be able to bring the IW Chamber Business Awards back for 2022. Moving the awards to May, away from our traditional November slot will also change the feel of the evening, as we will all be arriving in daylight, in warmer weather. We’re very excited about our hosts Griffin and Jones who will be bringing the flavour of the Edinburgh Fringe to the ceremony; we will also welcome DJ Archie Easton, formerly of the Cuban Brothers, who will get the after-show party started in style. We’re all set for a spectacular show.”
WightFibre’s CEO John Irvine adds:
“WightFibre is proud to be the overall sponsor of the 2022 IW Chamber Business Awards – this prestigious night does so much to celebrate the success of the IW Chamber and the Island’s business community. WightFibre are thrilled to be part of it”.
Start Up Business of the Year
Sponsored by PC Consultants
The Island Holiday Company
J&B Wholesale
We Go Local Solutions
William Eikos
Entrepreneurship Award
Sponsored by Liz Earle
Isle of Wight Cocktail Co
Medina Publishing
Nosy Consultancy
Wheeler & Lai Chartered Surveyors
Customer Service Award
Sponsored by Hovertravel
BeCalmed
The Royal Hotel
Top Mops
Business in the Community Award
Sponsored by WightFibre
Island Roads
Storeroom2010
Vectis Radio
Workplace Health and Well-being Award
Sponsored by BCM
Gurit UK
UK Sailing Academy
Yokogawa Marex
Training and Development Award
Sponsored by Hillbans Pest Control
Becalmed
Lifeline Alarm Systems Ltd
Nosy Consultancy Ltd
Red Squirrel Property Shop
Environment and Sustainability Award
Sponsored by NFU Mutual
Eat Street
Isle of Wight Deer Farm
Liz Earle Beauty Company Ltd
Vikoma
Wightlink
Technology and Innovation Award
Sponsored by Lifeline Alarm Systems
Datum Electronics Ltd
Innovative Physics
William Eikos
Hospitality and Tourism Business of the Year
Sponsored by Visit Isle of Wight
Adgestone Wine
Seaview Hotel
Tapnell Farm
Manufacturing and Export Business of the Year
Sponsored by GKN
Innovative Physics
Vikoma
Made on the Isle of Wight Award
Sponsored by Red Funnel
Terror Island – Blackgang Chine
Isle of Wight Cocktail Co.
Something Blue – Adgestone Wine
The Tomato Stall
Launched in 2021 Award
Sponsored by IFPL
Meridian 3
Skates Roller Rink
William Eikos
Growth Business of the Year
Sponsored by WRS Systems
Briddlesford Farm
The Garlic Farm
Top Mops Ltd
Wheeler & Lai Chartered Surveyors
Micro Business of the Year
Sponsored by Gurit
Isle of Wight Jobs
J&B Wholesale Ltd
William Eikos
Small Business of the Year
Sponsored by Wightlink
Datum Electronics Ltd
Diametric Technical Ltd
Medina Publishing Ltd
Richardson’s Yacht Services Limited
IW Chamber Awards 2022 entertainment supported by Isle of Wight County Press
