The Inspire Business Awards run by Destination Basingstoke celebrate the successes of local businesses based in Basingstoke and Deane and the dedication and commitment of staff. Congratulations to all the 2024 finalists revealed recently. The awards finale will take place at Oakley Hall on Thursday 11 July 2024.

Large Business of the Year Award sponsored by Shaw Gibbs

• Castle Trust Bank
• LG Motion
• Caviste

Medium Business of the Year Award sponsored by Centerprise International

• Chennai Express Ltd
• Milk Club
• Harlequin Clothing

Small Business of the Year Award 

• Bumble & Bee
• The Parlour Tearoom
• The Topiary Salon

Wellbeing Champion Award sponsored by SGN

• Simpila Wellbeing
• Inclusion Education
• Eli Lilly and Company

Young Business Person of the Year Award sponsored by Minuteman Press

• Holly Findlay
• Jade Kelly
• Carlee Osundina

Rural Business of the Year Award sponsored by Worting House

• Silchester Farm
• Whitchurch Silk Mill
• Wildflower Turf Limited

Apprentice of the Year Award sponsored by Basingstoke College of Technology

• Josh Harvey
• Zara Smith
• Henry Mason

Business and the Community Champion Award sponsored by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council 

• The Champion Group
• Unum
• Newbury Building Society

Sustainable Champion Award sponsored by PLANT 

• Brevity Marketing
• Afrizi
• Milk Club

New Business of the Year Award 

• Fonseca Fitness
• The Hampshire Vet
• Milk Club

Service Excellence Champion Award

• SightCare Services
• NFU Mutual North Hampshire
• Restaurant @BCoT

Best Place to Work Award

• Simpila Wellbeing
• Mini Tec
• Edison Smart

June 2024