In the heart of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, where innovation knows no bounds and entrepreneurial spirit soars, there is a celebration of excellence taking place – The South Coast Business Awards, proudly sponsored by Lee Peck Media. These awards shine a spotlight on the remarkable achievements of businesses that play a pivotal role in our local and global economies.

Our region is a hotbed of diverse industries, from the culinary world to the realm of fashion, from the bustling tourism sector to cutting-edge technology firms. These enterprises, both big and small, are the backbone of our communities, collectively employing thousands of individuals. They not only export their products and services worldwide but also beckon visitors to our beautiful corner of the world.

The South Coast Business Awards are our way of honouring and recognizing the incredible contributions made by these businesses. We invite any company with its headquarters based in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to enter or be nominated for these prestigious awards.

The nomination process is meticulous, with each submission carefully considered by our esteemed judging panel. Some lucky contenders may even experience a "mystery shopper" visit by the category sponsor, adding an element of surprise and authenticity to the evaluation process.

On Tuesday, November 14th, we eagerly anticipate announcing the three finalists in each category. The winners, however, will be unveiled on Tuesday, November 28th, in the Daily Echo and on dailyecho.co.uk, a moment of glory for those who have excelled.

But the rewards don't stop there. Each category winner will receive £500 worth of advertising in the Daily Echo or on dailyecho.co.uk, giving them further visibility and recognition. Their achievements will also be prominently featured in our category winners' coverage in the Daily Echo and on dailyecho.co.uk.

Among the accolades is the coveted Business of the Year Award, the zenith of recognition in which one exceptional winner is chosen by our judging panel from among all the category champions.

Our 'Service Excellence' award is designed to spotlight companies with a genuine and innovative commitment to outstanding customer service. If you know of a business fitting this description, we invite you to nominate them. Our judges seek a compelling connection between customer service efforts and improved business performance, financial growth, and customer retention. Businesses should demonstrate evidence of positive change in the past 12 months or have a clear strategy for change in the next 12 months.

In addition to the Service Excellence Award, there are several other categories in which you can nominate deserving businesses or individuals: Innovation Excellence Award Employer Award Entrepreneur Award Business Leader Award Small Business Award New Business (opened in the last 2 years) Award Mid-Large Business Award Business And The Community Award Use Of Technology Award Entering these awards is a breeze. Simply visit dailyecho.co.uk/awards to submit your nominations. But do mark your calendars; the closing date for nominations is September 17, 2023.

Lastly, the rewards extend beyond recognition and prestige. The £500 multi-media advertising prize, awarded to category winners, is valid for use until December 31, 2023, offering a valuable opportunity for further promotion.

Join us in celebrating the extraordinary businesses that shape our community, economy, and future. Let's honour their excellence together.

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