COMPANIES from across the Island celebrated success tonight (Friday) at the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce Business Awards For Excellence 2016.


A glitzy evening at Cowes Yacht Haven was kicked off with a speech from president Geoff Underwood, who highlighted how tumultuous the year had been, before praising Island businesses for punching above their weight.

After a three course meal, TV personality Fred Dinenage took centre stage to introduce each award. 

Chief among the winners were Tapnell Farm, scooping the Business of the Year Award for their "inventive, distinctive and forward-thinking" approach.

The President's Cup for Business Person of the Year went to High Sheriff Robin Courage.

Presenting the award, Mr Underwood praised the High Sheriff's introduction of IW Day back in September.

"He used his role in public office to launch a new idea, which brought together Isle of Wight businesses in celebration with the wider community."

Award winners:

Start Up Business Award sponsored by Glanvilles - VIP Cottages

Small Business Award sponsored by Liz Earle - Wight Fire and Security

Skills and People Development Award sponsored by PC Consultants - In2Action

Hovertravel Digital, Media and Communication Award - Style of Wight

Customer and Team Service Award sponsored by Lucas Fettes - Tapnell Farm Accommodation

Wightlink Business in the Community Award - Storeroom2010

Green on Wight Award sponsored by HJ Bennett - Crossprint Media

Tourism Business of the Year Award sponsored by Red Funnel

Marketing and Design Award sponsored by Isle of Wight Radio - Brightbulb Design Limited

Steve Porter Transport Growth Business the Year Award - Red Composites UK Ltd

Lifeline Alarm Systems Ltd Innovation Business of the Year - RFEL

Isle of Wight County Press Business Investment Award - Vikoma

IPL Manufacturing and Technology Award - Innovative Physics

Moore Stephens Internation Business of the Year Award - Gurit UK

Member of the Year Award - Liz Earle Beauty Company

President's Cup - Robin Courage

Isle of Wight Business of the Year - Tapnell Farm


For full coverage, interviews and pictures from the night, see the Isle of Wight County Press next Friday, December 9.