BUSINESSES and entrepreneurs from across North Hampshire came together to celebrate their achievements at the Inspire Business Awards 2022/23. 

On Thursday, July 13, leaders from the business community dressed in their best black and gold outfits and headed to The Anvil, in Basingstoke, to discover whether they would walk away with one of the top prizes. 

The awards were organised by Destination Basingstoke, with sponsors from around North Hampshire backing each of the 11 categories. 

It was an evening to remember for all who attended. 

Jon Pender, chair of Destination Basingstoke which organised the awards, said: “Congratulations to all of the finalists, and particularly the winners, at the Inspire Business Awards 2022-23.

“The quality of the finalists across all of the categories was excellent and it is no wonder that the judges had a really difficult task in selecting the winners.

“Every individual and company that made the final should be proud of their achievement, and those who emerged as winners deserve to shout about their success after triumphing at these prestigious awards.”

Jon added: “Massive thanks goes to the category sponsors, overall event sponsor Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council, and Inspire media partner the Gazette as without their support these awards would not happen.”

Click on the top photo to see 18 of the best photos from the awards. 

To find out who walked away as winners, click here.