BUSINESSES from across north Hampshire are being urged to enter the Inspire Business Awards as the countdown to the final entry deadline begins.

There are plenty of exciting changes in store for the 2022-23 event as the prestigious awards, which are organised by Destination Basingstoke, move to a new venue and timeslot in the calendar.

Thursday, July 13 is the date for the diary and The Anvil in Basingstoke will be the place to be as people and businesses from Basingstoke and Deane, Rushmoor and Test Valley compete for the winner’s prize in 12 categories.

John Biffen, chair of the Inspire Business Awards steering group, said he and fellow judges are looking forward to seeing who will be in the running for this year’s honours.

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John said: “The Inspire Business Awards is a prestigious event with a long and proud track record of showcasing the best people and companies in our local business area. It is a great opportunity for a company to celebrate achievements and raise its profile.

“Thank you to all of the wonderful sponsors who are supporting this year’s event. The team behind the Inspire Business Awards are grateful to have this invaluable backing, without which the event could not happen.”

Basingstoke Gazette:

Gazette Newspapers is the Media Partner for the awards. Entry is free and easy and can be done online at destinationbasingstoke.co.uk/inspire – and all entries must be submitted by the deadline of March 6.

All those selected as finalists receive two free tickets to the glittering awards ceremony.

The 2022-23 award categories are:

  1. Business of the Year (Over £1m turnover) – sponsored by Absolutely Offices
  2. Entrepreneur of the Year – sponsored by Menzies
  3. Employer of the Year – sponsored by Reality HR
  4. New Business of the Year – sponsored by Trustmark
  5. Business and Community – sponsored by Face TV
  6. Innovation Excellence Award – sponsored by RSM
  7. Service Excellence Award– sponsored by Morr & Co Solicitors
  8. Young Business Person of the Year – sponsored by Minuteman Press
  9. Environmental Responsibility Award – sponsored by Vitacress
  10. Wellbeing at Work Award – sponsored by Festival Place
  11. Diversity and Inclusion Champion – sponsored by Sovereign
  12. Small Business of the Year – available for sponsorship