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