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Test Valley Business Awards’ 2024 finalists have been announced…

Out of nearly 200 entries across 7 award categories, our esteemed judges have selected the 21 outstanding business finalists for the Test Valley Business Awards 2024.

The judges, representing the Awards’ esteemed Gold Sponsors, have diligently evaluated the entries, engaged with, and visited some of the most innovative and inspiring businesses within Test Valley.

After rigorously selecting just 21 exceptional local businesses from the entries received, the judges have finalised their selection.

We extend our heartfelt commiserations and sincere thanks to all who participated in this year’s awards.

The Test Valley Business Awards 2024 finalists are:

Business in the Community Award – sponsored by Barratt David Wilson Homes Southampton

  • Stannah
  • Ironsight Activities
  • Finkley Down Farm

Sustainability Award – sponsored by Test Valley Borough Council

  • Lemon & Jinja
  • Preformed Line Products
  • EP Projects

Business Innovation and Technology Award – University of Southampton Science Park

  • Pudsey Diamond Engineering
  • Ililka Technologies
  • Botlib AI

New Business of the Year Award – Access Care

  • K&B Sewing Machines
  • Bridge End Alpacas
  • Phatapp

Small Business of the Year Award – Parker Bullen

  • Nidge’s Artisan Pizza Kitchen
  • Emily The Physio
  • Tembo Cleaning Service

Young Business Person of the Year Award – The Sparsholt College Group

  • India Seddon – Sit Walk Stay
  • Rebecca Cork – Paultons Park
  • Georgina Sutton-welch – Innoveq

Rural Business of the Year Award – The Oak, Smannell

  • Army Flying Museum
  • TH White Pro Agri
  • Oaktrack

The finalists will be celebrated during the widely anticipated Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony on Thursday 24th October; made possible by the Awards’ generous sponsors.

Tickets will be available from Friday 20th September for the dinner & Awards ceremony at the Army Flying Museum on Thursday 24th October; costing £70 plus any applicable eventbrite fees, to include a sumptuous 3-course meal and welcome drink.

Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.tvbawards.org.uk/home/gala-dinner-2024/ there are limited tickets available so please do book early.

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Ben Tuffin