The annual Inspire Business Awards, run by Basingstoke based Destination Basingstoke, was created in 2005 to celebrate the successes of local businesses. It has become a highlight in the business calendar and this year saw the awards ceremony move to Oakley Hall Hotel to celebrate employees and employers and achievements big and small.

Congratulations to all the winners, the below are those based in the borough.

Category: Large Business of the Year - Sponsored by Shaw Gibbs
WINNER: LG Motion

LG Motion, established in 2004 is a manufacturer for electro-mechanical motion systems.

Category:  Small Business of the Year – Sponsored by Destination Basingstoke
WINNER: The Parlour Tearoom

Located at Viables Craft Centre, The Parlour Tearoom is a family run traditional English tearoom.

Category: Wellbeing Champion ­– Sponsored by SNG
WINNER: Inclusion Education

Inclusion Education are one of the leading charities providing social, emotional and mental health support to young people in education.

Category: Young Business Person of the Year – Sponsored by Minuteman Press
WINNER: Jade Kelly

Jade owns JM Cleaning Services, a cleaning company offering domestic and commercial services in and around Basingstoke.

Category: Rural Business of the Year – Sponsored by Worting House
WINNER: Wildflower Turf Limited

Founded in 2003 Wildflower Turf is now widely recognised as the leading supplier of products and knowledge for those wishing to develop wildflower spaces in the UK.

Category: Apprentice of the Year – Sponsored by BCoT
WINNER: Henry Mason

Category: Business and the Community – Sponsored by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council
WINNER: The Champion Group

The Champion Group of Companies offers a complete one-stop ‘shop’ for building works of any description and any size. 

Category: New Business of the Year – Sponsored by Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
WINNER: The Hampshire Vet

A new independent veterinary practice based in Basingstoke setting new standards for veterinary care.

Category: Service Excellence – Sponsored by Professional Workwear
WINNER: SightCare

SightCare provide a business and networking support service to independent optical practice owners and their staff.

Category: Best Place to Work – Sponsored by Oakley Hall
WINNER: Simpila Wellbeing

Simpila Wellbeing is a training and consulting company focused on helping clients to create happy and healthy workplaces.

Winner of Winners was The Champion Group.

 July 2024