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Welcome to the South Coast Business Awards 2013 which aim to reward the best in local business and recognise the achievements of companies and individuals across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

The South Coast Business Awards 2013 aim to boost standards, spur on competition and champion the sterling contribution firms make to the local economy.

Organised by the Southern Daily Echo, in partnership with Business Solent and Destination Southampton, and in association with leading law firm Trethowans, the awards are an opportunity to honour those who strive to be the best. We are also delighted to welcome back Santander as official judging partners for this year’s awards.

Just announced - this year's finalists in the South Coast Business Awards - book your tickets for the glittering awards ceremony to find out who will be crowned winner in the eight keenly fought categories....

SOUTH COAST BUSINESS AWARDS FINALISTS

Taylor Made Computer Solutions Award for Best Use of Technology
• Dental Confidence
• Saab Seaeye
• Box-it Data Management
• Automatrics

Business Solent Champion of the Year Award
• Dutton Gregory
• Peer1 Hosting
• Southampton Hoteliers Association
• Southampton Solent University

RSM Tenon Award for Customer Service
• Churchill Retirement Living
• Spinnaker Tower
• Vanilla Catering & Events
• The Peter Cooper Volkswagen Group

British American Tobacco Award for Commitment to Education and Training
• Selex Electronic Systems
• Powertecnique
• Lucketts Travel Group
• Peer1 Hosting

Trethowans Award for Excellence Through Innovation
• Bluestar
• Gemma Lighting
• Mayflower Theatre
• Saab Seaeye

Hampshire Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year Award
• Thinking Space Systems
• Clearvision
• Amity World Travel
• Brush-Baby

Southampton City Council Award for Southampton Young Entrepreneur of the Year
• Joe Lambert of Rareloop
• Tomasz Dyl of Gottabe!
• Michael Steel of Tyro Training
• Chloe Adams of Little Van Gogh

Smith & Williamson Growth Business of the Year Award
• Benham Manufacturing
• Bishops Printers
• Churchill Retirement Living
• Compsoft

Simply click on the company logos opposite to find out more about each of the awards.

ALL SHORTLISTED COMPANIES WILL BE ENTERED INTO THE COVETED…
• Trethowans Overall Winner's Award