New Forest Brilliance in Business Awards 2022 Winners
New Forest Brilliance in Business Awards 2022 Winners
Congratulations to our 2022 winners!
For 18 years, we have hosted the New Forest’s local business awards because we believe it is vitally important that we acknowledge and celebrate individuals and businesses that demonstrate outstanding achievements within their business sector or specialist area.
In 2022, there were 18 award categories, including several exciting new categories, covering all areas of achievement within local business. The overall New Forest Business of the Year was selected from the winners of the individual categories.
Thank you to everyone who entered themselves or nominated another business, organisation or business. There was a huge field of nominations for all categories and it is always a challenge for the judges to select the winners!
The Colva.tech Award for Outstanding Customer Care
For businesses which recognise the importance of the customer in growing their business and can demonstrate how analysis and response to ‘customer needs’ have assisted in developing a growing business.
Finalists:
- Pylewell Park
- Go Ape Moors Valley
- New Forest Collection
The Winner is:
Pylewell Park
The Balmer Lawn Hotel Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Visitor Economy
For businesses which lead the way in providing high quality New Forest visitor experiences, which protect and enhance the local environment, benefit residents and support the local economy.
Finalists:
- Woodland h at Hoburne Bashley
- Lymington.com
- Montagu Arms Hotel
The Winner is:
Woodland h at Hoburne Bashley
The Scott Bailey Award for Professional Services
For businesses that demonstrate excellence in their sector and are innovative in their approach to the services they provide. The winner will show how they have met the changing demands of their clients while keeping their own practices on track under the most trying of circumstances.
Finalists:
- Creative Little World Copywriting
- Fordingbridge Print
- Padua Communications
The Winner is:
Fordingbridge Print
The HSBC UK Award for Entrepreneur of the Year
Focusing on the contribution of a dynamic, creative and visionary leader, this award recognises an enterprising individual who has steered their business to success through a culture of innovation, resilience, a dedication to being the best and an ethos of inspiring others.
Finalists:
- Tom Holman – Hampshire Candles
- Sarah Fitzgerald – Sassys New Forest
- Sana Stephens – Timber
The Winner is:
Sana Stephens - Timber
The Simpson Hilder Associates Award for Personal Achievement
For an outstanding individual within the New Forest business community who is recognized throughout the New Forest as having made an outstanding contribution to the local economy in his or her area of activity.
Finalists:
- Anthony Climpson OBE
- Aldred Drummond
- Robin Hutson OBE
The Winner is:
Robin Hutson OBE
The New Forest Enterprise Centre Award for the Best New Business
For businesses created since 1 October 2020 that have exceeded their initial targets for growth and already show significant product/service development and leadership within their sector or industry.
Finalists:
- Forest Edge Roasting Company
- The Tinker's Granddaughter
- Forecourt E
The Winner is:
Forecourt E
The Hampshire County Council Award for Contribution to the New Forest Community
For businesses which recognise the importance of a real commitment to the local community. The winner will demonstrate tangible impact and clear results in Corporate Social Responsibility or community impact that is ingrained into the way they do business.
Finalists:
- St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery
- Harvest Fine Foods
- The Stag Hotel, Lyndhurst
The Winner is:
The Stag Hotel, Lyndhurst
The Totton College Award for Training and Development
For businesses that offer outstanding opportunities to their employees including training, career development and mentoring. The winner will show how this investment in people and skills has allowed the business to enhance their performance while showing commitment to their people.
Finalists:
- UK Chiropractic
- Minstead Trust
- New Forest Activities
The Winner is:
New Forest Activities
The Southampton Business School Award for Young Person in Business
For an individual aged under 30 years on 1 October 2022 who has made a significant contribution to their business. The winner will demonstrate how they have brought creative ideas and progress to the business through their continued learning and development within the role.
Finalists:
- Abbie Hills - The Dazey Hills Company
- Tyler Hole - Multi-Signs
- Molly Gunn - Scott Bailey
The Winner is:
Tyler Hole - Multi-Signs
The New Forest Marque Award for Food and Drink
For businesses which demonstrate the growing importance of the local food and drink sector and celebrate the very best in food and drink production in the New Forest. The winner could come from any part of the industry – a grower, producer, chef, restaurant, accommodation provider, retailer, educator or local food and drink champion.
Finalists:
- Sway Butchers
- The Commoners Larder
- New Forest Fruit Company
The Winner is:
Sway Butchers
The New Milton Advertiser and Lymington Times Award for Best New Forest Charity/Social Enterprise/Community Interest Company
For not for profit organisations which have a base in the New Forest and have been operating for more than 1 year on 1 October 2022.
Finalists:
- New Forest Bike Project CIC
- The Honeypot Children's Charity
- Olivia Inspires Charity
The Winner is:
The Honeypot Children's Charity
The New Forest National Park Authority Award for Sustainable Business of the Year
For businesses that understand their responsibility to drive environmental improvements within their industry, creating a greener, more sustainable product or service. The winner will be operating in the sustainability sector or have made significant changes to their business to support the New Forest environment.
Finalists:
- Cottage Lodge Hotel
- Boon & Green
- New Forest Escapes
The Winner is:
Cottage Lodge Hotel
The New Forest District Council Award for Best New Forest Micro Business
For businesses with fewer than 5 employees which are demonstrating both sustainable growth in revenue and a product or service that is standing tall amongst their competitors.
Finalists:
- New Forest Tartan
- Chocolate by Miss Witt
- Naked Jam
The Winner is:
Naked Jam
The GetSet Solent Award for Growth
For businesses that can demonstrate a clear business growth strategy that has taken their business to the next level. The winner could be entering new markets, developing new product or services, or investing in people with the right skills to transform growth.
Finalists:
- The Forest Foodie
- Highball Cocktails
- Healthy Pet Store
The Winner is:
Healthy Pet Store
The Escape Yachting Award for Marine and Maritime
For businesses that demonstrate a commitment to excellence, innovation and sustainability in this key sector in the New Forest economy.
Finalists:
- BHG Marine
- GES Marine
- Circle Marine Insurance
The Winner is:
BHG Marine
The Forest Foot and Health Clinic Award for Health and Wellbeing
For businesses that recognise the importance of creating an environment where health and wellbeing is of the highest priority. The winner will be providing health and wellbeing services and solutions within their own business or to other businesses and the public.
Finalists:
- Oakhaven
- Bump & Glide
- Shorefield Holidays
The Winner is:
Shorefield Holidays
The Country Inns Award for Apprentice of the Year
For an apprentice in a New Forest business who can demonstrate their achievements, contribution and the impact they have made within the organisation they work. To enter this category, you must either be working towards or have competed since 1 October 2021 a qualification at NVQ Level 2 or higher.
Finalists:
- Kamron Flaxman – Woodland h at Hoburne Bashley
- Maria Hajduk – Balmer Lawn Hotel
- Samantha Gates – New Forest Activities
The Winner is:
Maria Hajduk – Balmer Lawn Hotel
New Forest Business of the Year
The overall winner selected from the winners in each of the 18 award categories is:
New Forest Activities
