THERE is just one day to go until the biggest business awards night in the area.
Excitement is building ahead of the Newbury Weekly News Best in Business Awards 2024 at Newbury Racecourse tomorrow (Friday).
The category winners will be revealed at the glittering event and the overall Best in Business champion will be chosen from them.
Bargain Hunt TV star Thomas Forrester from Newbury-based Special Auction Services will host the awards once again.
NWN editor Andy Murrill said: “We are so looking forward to the Best In Business Awards 2024 and celebrating the wonderful people and companies we have here in West Berkshire.
“Thomas is a fantastic host and the night is always full of fun and laughter.
“Good luck to everyone who has been shortlisted.”
The full awards shortlist is:
Best Business Innovation: Allenova School of Dancing, Cinalight, Valarie Jerome Optometrists.
Best Customer Experience (sponsored by Jones Robinson): Complete Beauty by Nicola, Heritage Estate Planning, Smart Sprayz, Tracy James Hearing Ltd.
Best Green Business (sponsored by Fidelity Energy): La La Vintage, Pizzalola, Silver Clay Academy.
Best Hospitality Champion: Damson Restaurant, Oh My Nosh! Catering, Ye Olde Red Lion, Chieveley.
Best Independent Retailer: Forrest Motorsport, Newbury Tools, The Bridal Dress Company.
Best New Business: Sequoia Hair & Beauty, Terrace View Cafe, Travel By Claire, Virtuoso Aesthetics.
Best Online Business (sponsored by Parkway): No 96 Ltd, Clipit Grooming, Sweet Aesthetics.
Best Professional Services: Fenton Elliott Solicitors, Heritage Estate Planning, Red76Tax Ltd.
Best Sports Club (sponsored by Newbury Racecourse): Madden Swim School, Crimson Heat Tigers, Shaded Fitness.
Best Town Centre (BID) Business (sponsored by Newbury BID): Artisans Homemade UK, Blind Maggot, Forrest Motorsport, Milk and Bean, Tiny Town Café.
Charity of the Year (sponsored by Swift Logistics): Berkshire Youth, Eight Bells for Mental Health, Time to Talk West Berkshire, The Corn Exchange.
Employer of the Year (sponsored by West Berkshire Training Consortium): Broadmead Rest Home, CyberCrowd, The West Berks Cleaning Company.
Team of the Year: NADAS (Newbury Show team), Education Business Partnership, Eight Bells for Mental Health, Allenova School of Dancing.
The NWN is also very grateful, once again, to the headline sponsor Apple Print & Creative (AP&C) and the drinks reception sponsor Forrest Motorsport.
