IT WILL be a highlight of the local business calendar – with tickets now on sale for the Inspire Business Awards.
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 11 categories.
Award-winning adventurer Jordan Wylie MBE – star of hit series Hunted and Celebrity Hunted – will be a VIP guest and compere at this year’s awards.
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Former soldier Jordan, who was awarded an MBE by King Charles III for his services to education and charity on the Horn of Africa in January 2023, is a supporter of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA) – the chosen charity of the 2022-23 Inspire Business Awards.
The awards evening has a black and gold theme and attendees are encouraged to dress to impress. It is not a black-tie event but tuxedos are welcome. The evening will feature music, entertainment, canapes and fizz, and the presentation of the awards will be at the heart of the evening.
Representatives from HIOWAA will be among the guests, and there will be a chance to win some great raffle prizes while supporting this wonderful life-saving charity.
Jonathan Pender, chair of Destination Basingstoke, which organises the Inspire Business Awards, said: “We are looking forward to showcasing and celebrating the best in business across the Inspire Business Awards area.
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“Tickets are limited so I would encourage finalists and their supporters to book early. And for those who are not in the running for an award, this will be a great opportunity to attend, network and make new business connections.
“Thank you to all the event and category sponsors who have enabled the Inspire Business Awards to take place, and Team Destination Basingstoke are looking forward to a marvellous and memorable event."
Tickets, which cost £35, can be purchased by going to destinationbasingstoke.co.uk/product/inspire-awards.
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