Each business can enter up to three categories and it is £25 per entry. Entry Deadline February 23rd 2026.

This award recognises a business with entrepreneurial aptitude, vision, ambition, drive and commercial acumen to build a successful enterprise from start-up.

Eligibility - entry is open to any business with an office based in the Central South region (Isle of Wight, Hampshire, Surrey, West Sussex or Dorset). The business must have started to trade no earlier than January 2023 and no later than July 2025.

This award recognises a business which, through outstanding vision and leadership, has achieved significant and sustained growth over a three-year period.

Eligibility - entry is open to any business with an office based in the Central South region (Isle of Wight, Hampshire, Surrey, West Sussex or Dorset) and growth over three-year period (January 2023 and January 2026).

This award honours a business whose contributions have made a significant positive impact on the lives of others. This category is open to businesses only and excludes charities.

Eligibility - entry is open to any business with an office based in the Central South region (Isle of Wight, Hampshire, Surrey, West Sussex or Dorset).

The winner of this award will be selected from all other categories finalists. This winner will be chosen by the sponsoring judge and recognises a business they feel stands out as an inspiration to other businesses.

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This award recognises a business that has demonstrated outstanding achievements in all aspects of their business. The business will illustrate strong growth, innovation and leadership as well as a clear vision.

Eligibility - entry is open to any business with an office based in the Central South region (Isle of Wight, Hampshire, Surrey, West Sussex or Dorset) and a turnover over £5 million.

This award recognises a business that has created a healthy and supportive work environment with a genuine commitment to the wellbeing of its employees.

Eligibility - entry is open to any business with an office based in the Central South region (Isle of Wight, Hampshire, Surrey, West Sussex or Dorset).

This award recognises a business that exceeds customer expectations in all areas of the business by providing the very highest level of customer service.

Eligibility - entry is open to any business with an office based in the Central South region (Isle of Wight, Hampshire, Surrey, West Sussex or Dorset).

This award recognises an individual who stands out from the crowd, demonstrates outstanding achievement and inspires others around them.

Eligibility - entry is open to any business with an office based in the Central South region (Isle of Wight, Hampshire, Surrey, West Sussex or Dorset). Nominations for this award can be from the entrant themselves or a third party.

This award recognises a business that has demonstrated outstanding achievements in all aspects of their business. The business will illustrate strong growth, innovation and leadership as well as a clear vision.

Eligibility - entry is open to any business with an office based in the Central South region (Isle of Wight, Hampshire, Surrey, West Sussex or Dorset) and a turnover between £500,000 and £5million.

This award recognises a business that has demonstrated outstanding achievements in all aspects of their business. The business will illustrate strong growth, innovation and leadership as well as a clear vision.

Eligibility - entry is open to any business with an office based in the Central South region (Isle of Wight, Hampshire, Surrey, West Sussex or Dorset) and a turnover under £500,000.

Celebrating a business leading or contributing to a groundbreaking AI innovation that is transforming business. The business will be pushing the boundaries of AI with creativity, technical excellence and leadership to solve complex problems.

Eligibility - entry is open to any business with an office based in the Central South region (Isle of Wight, Hampshire, Surrey, West Sussex or Dorset).

This award recognises a business that has brought significant and positive change to their industry by disrupting the way things are done. The business will have spurred a shift in the status quo and demonstrated significant change in how their sector operates through innovation in product, services or operations.

Eligibility - entry is open to any business with an office based in the Central South region (Isle of Wight, Hampshire, Surrey, West Sussex or Dorset).

This award recognises a business that is trading internationally through selling a product or service overseas. The company should demonstrate commercial success and a clear plan to develop its international offering.

Eligibility - entry is open to any business with an office based in the Central South region (Isle of Wight, Hampshire, Surrey, West Sussex or Dorset).

This award recognises excellence in regulated sector management under-pinned by a strong financial performance and adherence to a professional code of conduct. This category covers a wide range of professional services including legal, financial, recruitment and consultancies.

Eligibility - entry is open to any business with an office based in the Central South region (Isle of Wight, Hampshire, Surrey, West Sussex or Dorset).

This award recognises the achievements of a young professional aged between 18-30 who has achieved a level of business success that defies their age. Their story will demonstrate tenacity, determination and will be known by peers/mentors as 'one to watch'.

Eligibility - this category is open to any individual aged 30 or under before January 1st 2026 and working for a business based in the Central South region (Isle of Wight, Hampshire, Surrey, West Sussex or Dorset). Nominations for this award can be from the entrant themselves or a third party.

This award recognises excellence in a construction project in the Central South region. The business will demonstrate a high standard of work, adherence to budget and client satisfaction in a healthy and safe working environment.

Eligibility - entry is open to any project built in the Central South region (Isle of Wight, Hampshire, Surrey, West Sussex or Dorset) and completed between September 2024 and January 2026. Maximum of three projects per business can be entered into this category (as separate entries).