BUSINESSES from across Basingstoke and Deane celebrated success at an awards evening at Oakley Hall. 

The INSPIRE Business Awards for the first time solely honoured companies and businesspeople in the borough during the gala ceremony on Thursday, July 11. 

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The occasion heard from former former Hampshire and England cricketer Shaun Udal, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2019. This year’s charity was one close to his heart – Sport Parkinson’s, which aims to promote exercise and participation in sporting activities for people with Parkinson's Disease.

Awards in 12 categories were handed out, along with the Winners of Winners which was presented to The Champion Group. 

Click the gallery at the top to see the best photos from the awards evening.