Southampton company Cedar received an arts and business award at the Meridian Television Studios, Southampton, during a ceremony hosted by Fred Dinenage.

The award is an initiative set up by the government to encourage stronger relationships between businesses and the arts, and awards are given to companies that establish a working relationship between their business and arts organisations which benefits both parties.

Cedar and the Turner Sims concert hall have built a partnership, which has seen it manifest itself in sponsorship and general help and support.

Roy Matthews, Cedar managing director, said: "Being recognised for the work we have achieved with the Turner Sims is a real honour. Our work with the arts is of great importance to us."