Best In Business Awards 2025
Isle of Wight Radio Best in Business Awards is back, celebrating all that is great about local businesses on the Island.
Nominations are now closed and we're currently shortlisting our FOUR public vote categories, which will go live in February.
We will then host the Island’s Best in Business Awards Party which will be taking place on Friday 21st March at Phoenix Centre, Gurnard Pines.
Award Categories
1. Independent Retailer of the Year - D&S Carpets
2. Apprentice of the Year - HTP Apprenticeship College
3. New Business of The Year - Raven Print and Design
4. Best Tourist Attraction/Place to visit - Visit Isle of Wight
5. Family Business of the Year - Wightlink
6. Top event of the year - Red Funnel
7. Island Produce Company of the Year - Beacon Magazine
8. Best Green/Eco Business - Snows
9. Contribution to the Community - Glanvilles Damant
10. Charity of The Year - Island Windows
Public Vote
11. Island Best Breakfast - Wight Fire & Security
12. Pub of the Year - ICR Systems
13. Hairdresser/Salon of the Year - Isle of Wight College
14. Customer Service Award - Horsler Lift Services
Overall Business of the Year - Red Squirrel Property Shop
Thanks to our main sponsor this year - Red Squirrel Property Shop:
And to all of our award sponsors:
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