JUDGING for the Test Valley Business Awards is currently in full swing following the closure of nominations last month

The seven companies sponsoring the categories have received their nominations and are rigorously reviewing them to identify their finalists.

Some sponsors are personally visiting companies and individuals to gather in-depth information, ensuring that only the top three represent each category.

Awards chairman Katie Brooks expressed her enthusiasm for the impressive quality of entries received and is 'eagerly anticipating the opportunity to recognise and celebrate excellence and innovation within the thriving business community of Test Valley'.

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She continued: "This platform provides an invaluable opportunity to acknowledge the remarkable growth and achievements of businesses in the region, while also highlighting the boundless possibilities of the future."

Judging concludes on Monday, September 9. 

The awards and sponsors are as follows: 

  • Business in the Community Award - Barratt David Wilson Homes Southampton
  • Sustainability Award - Test Valley Borough Council
  • Business Innovation and Technology Award - University of Southampton Science Park
  • New Business of the Year Award - Access Care
  • Rural Business of the Year Award - The Oak, Smannell
  • Small Business of the Year Award - Parker Bullen
  • Young Business Person of the Year Award - The Sparsholt College Group

For more information about the awards, go to tvbawards.org.uk.