Local Businesses Honoured at Annual Awards Bash
The creme de la creme of Wiltshire business gathered at Centre Parcs, Longleat on Friday night nervously waiting to see who would take home the top prize.
The awards ceremony, organised by Newsquest Wiltshire, aims to showcase and celebrate some of the most successful businesses from across the county.
All entries are judged by a panel of top business people - with winning or even being shortlisted for an award bringing major acclaim to those involved.
Total Guide to Director Liz Ledger was crowned Wiltshire Business Person of the Year at the glitzy awards do. Speaking about her win, Liz commented: "The team, our clients and suppliers have been with us all the way right from the very start so I’m delighted that we’ve made the finals and that all of our hard work has been recognised."
Trowbridge recruitment firm White Horse Employment Network, was named Small Business of the Year, while the Apprenticeship Employer of the Year and Overall Excellence awards went to Swindon based car dealership Pebley Beach.
Now in their 20th year, the Wiltshire Business of the Year Awards have become a crucial recognition platform for local organisations.
Other winners on the night included Carpeo, Swindon, Park Lane Press Ltd, from Corsham and Etherlive Ltd, of Chippenham.
A full list of winners can be found below:
Award |
Winner |
Location |
Business Person of the Year |
Liz Ledger |
Swindon |
Customer and Staff Care |
Carpeo |
Swindon |
Environmental |
Park Lane Press Ltd |
Corsham |
Innovation and Growth |
Etherlive Ltd |
Chippenham |
Leadership & Social Influence |
Swindon YFC |
Swindon |
Services to the Community |
Hills Waste Solutions |
Swindon |
Small Business of the Year |
White Horse Employment Network |
Trowbridge |
Apprenticeship Employer of the Year |
Pebely Beach |
Swindon |
Overall Excellence Award |
Pebley Beach |
Swindon |