Local businesses celebrate success at Inspire business awards
Since its inception in 2005, The Inspire Business Awards run by Basingstoke-based Destination Basingstoke, has grown into a cornerstone of the local business calendar. Each year, the awards shine a spotlight on the incredible achievements of businesses and individuals across the region, recognising innovation, resilience and excellence.
The 2025 awards ceremony, held at the stunning Oakley Hall Hotel on Thursday 17 July, was a night to remember bringing together employers, employees, and entrepreneurs to celebrate their accomplishments.
Congratulations to all the winners listed below. We’re so proud of those based right here in the borough.
Apprentice / Trainee of the Year Award sponsored by Basingstoke College of Technology
WINNER: Tallulah Crawford, The Salon
Small Business of the Year Award
WINNER: Physical Balance
New Business of the Year Award sponsored by Shaw Gibbs
WINNER: The Post Box Sports Bar
Service Excellence Award sponsored by Finli
WINNER: Petra Jewellery
Wellbeing Champion Award
WINNER: The Hampshire Vet Ltd
Medium Business of the Year sponsored by Phillips Law
WINNER: ASK Technology Limited
Best Place to Work Award
WINNER: Queen Marys Sixth Form College
Business and the Community sponsored by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council
WINNER: Festival Place
Rural Business of the Year Award
WINNER: The Yard Hampshire
Young Business Person of the Year Award sponsored by Minuteman Press
WINNER: Gabriella Bramah, Bramah HR
Sustainable Champion Award
WINNER: St. Michael's Hospice (North Hampshire)
Large Business of the Year Award sponsored by Shaw Gibbs
WINNER: Festival Place Basingstoke
July 2025
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