The South Coast Business Awards, proudly sponsored by Lee Peck Media, pay tribute to the outstanding business excellence that permeates various sectors and makes a significant contribution to our economy.

These prestigious awards unite the crème de la crème of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight businesses, celebrating and showcasing their remarkable achievements.

Lee Peck Media, a leading PR and communications agency based in Southampton, has earned its reputation as one of the South's premier independent firms.

With a portfolio of blue chip clients at the local, regional, and international levels, they are honoured to be involved in these prestigious awards.

Newspapers, including the highly regarded Southern Daily Echo, serve as the lifeblood of our community and the go-to source for local and regional news.

The Echo is consistently quoted by broadcast media as a trusted and reputable information provider.

Whether in print or online, the Echo's influence is immense, and Lee Peck Media takes great pride in supporting this vital project.

The South Coast is home to a multitude of innovative industries, both large and small, spanning fields from food to fashion, tourism to technology.

These industries employ thousands of individuals, exporting products around the world and attracting visitors to our county.

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The South Coast Business Awards aim to celebrate and honour their remarkable achievements.

Any company with its head office located within Hampshire and the Isle of Wight is invited to enter or be nominated for these coveted awards. Upon receiving the nominations, a distinguished judging panel will thoroughly evaluate them, and some nominees may even undergo a "mystery shopper" visit sponsored by the respective category, adding an element of excitement to the selection process.

The judges will announce the three finalists in each category on Tuesday, November 14th, and the category winners on Tuesday, November 28th, through the prestigious platforms of the Daily Echo and dailyecho.co.uk.

Winners in each category will receive £500 worth of advertising in the Daily Echo or on dailyecho.co.uk, granting them valuable exposure and recognition. Additionally, they will be featured in the category winners' coverage, further amplifying their accomplishments.

Among the esteemed categories is the "Business Leader" award, which acknowledges leaders who have propelled their businesses to new heights or made significant contributions to the local community.

If you know a business leader who fits this description, you can nominate them. The judges seek positive leadership, effective management, and visionary qualities.

Nominees should be able to demonstrate evidence of positive change within the past 12 months or present a strategy for change in the upcoming 12 months.

While the "Business Leader" award is a highlight, there are several other prestigious categories that recognise excellence in different areas.

These include the Innovation Excellence Award, Service Excellence Award, Employer Award, Entrepreneur Award, Small Business Award, New Business Award (for businesses opened in the last 2 years), Mid-Large Business Award, Business and the Community Award, and Use of Technology Award.

To enter these esteemed awards, simply visit dailyecho.co.uk/awards and complete the online nomination form. The closing date for nominations is September 17th, 2023.

This is an opportunity to celebrate the inspiring leaders who have steered their businesses to success and positively impacted their communities. Join us in recognising the exemplary leaders who have demonstrated vision, management acumen, and the ability to effect positive change.

Let's celebrate the exceptional businesses and leaders who shape our community and contribute to the continued prosperity of the South Coast.