Test Valley Business Awards honour innovation and enterprise

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 14:57 · Archive

The Test Valley Business Awards took place at Thruxton Circuit on Saturday, October 17, recognising businesses across the borough.

Business achievements took centre stage at the Test Valley Business Awards on Saturday, October 17, held at Thruxton Circuit. The ceremony recognised a diverse range of employers and enterprises from across the borough. For more than 20 years, the awards have honoured businesses of all sizes and sectors, with particular focus on innovation, sustainability, rural enterprise and community involvement.

Tommy Gentleman, an Andover-based business owner, leadership coach and founder of marketing agency Tide 55, co-hosted the ceremony alongside Ben Tuffin from Andover Radio. A motivational speech was given by Alex Lewis, a quadruple amputee and world record holder from Stockbridge.

Lucinda Lamont from the University of Southampton Science Park introduced the Business Innovation and Technology Award, praising the region's growing tech community. She said: 'We are a fantastic region and a really special place to live. There is so much technology and innovation that happens in our community.' Mary Mowbray of Parker Bullen spoke about the importance of rural businesses to the local economy, noting that they create employment, support other local businesses and help communities remain vibrant and sustainable.

How it is being reported

• Test Valley Business Awards celebrate local firms, innovation and rural enterpriseTest Valley Business Awards celebrate the borough’s top businesses at Thruxton Circuit on October 17, recognising innovation, rural enterprise and sustainability.Romsey Advertiser · 20 Oct, 14:30
• Test Valley Business Awards celebrate region’s top businesses and entrepreneursBusiness achievements took centre stage this weekend.Andover Advertiser · 19 Oct, 18:09

In this story: Test Valley · Thruxton Circuit · Tommy Gentleman · Tide 55 · Ben Tuffin · Andover Radio · Alex Lewis · University of Southampton Science Park

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