The judges have had their say - the shortlist for the 2018 Sussex Business Awards has been announced.
Celebrating 30th years in 2018, the Awards are the most sought-after accolade by organisations from every sector in Sussex.
There are fifteen trophies to be won with awards for all-round excellence, as well as for those businesses demonstrating special strengths in areas such as innovation, customer service, professional services and tourism.
The awards ceremony will take place at The Grand Brighton on November 29th 2018.
Over 500 of the county’s leading businesspeople, judges and VIPs are expected to attend giving guests the perfect opportunity to network with peers, celebrate with colleagues and find out those all-important results!
To buy tickets, email sussex@platinumpublishing.co.uk
2018 Finalists
Best Customer Service
Sponsored by Platinum Publishing Group
Allison Jeffery Skin Health and Laser Clinic
Boundless by CSMA
Nuffield Health Haywards Heath Hospital
Paxton Access
Business in The Community Award
Sponsored by Gatwick Airport
Engage Health Group
Mabel’s Emporium
Search Seven
Business Innovation of the Year
Sponsored by Sussex Innovation Centre
flinder
LifeBox Health
Mindlab International
Rayner Intraocular Lenses
Corporate Fundraiser of the Year
Sponsored by Rockinghorse
Morgan Sindall
Pryzm
Richard Place Dobson
Employer of the Year
Sponsored by Clearline Recruitment
B&CE Holdings
Legal & General
The Student Room Group
International Business of the Year
Sponsored by HSBC
Paxton Access
PVL UK
Rinkit
Professional Services Award
Sponsored by Vantage Professional Risks
MacConvilles Surveying
Quantuma
Rix & Kay LLP
Start-up of the Year
Sponsored by Coffin Mew
Advanced Material Development
MyPocketSkill
Waffle
Creative Industries Award
Sponsored by University of Sussex Business School
Brightec
Dotsquares
Rhythmix
Tourist Destination of the Year
Sponsored by Red7
Fishers Adventure Farm Park
Horsham Museum & Art Gallery
The Charleston Trust
Food & Drink Destination of the Year
Sponsored by The Gemini Print Group
Jeremy’s Restaurant
Malmaison Brighton
Pascere
Businessperson of the Year
Sponsored by CountyClean Group
Carl Fillery, Boundless by CSMA
Kevin Markwick, The Picture House Cinema and Restaurant
Nick Broom, PVL UK
SME Business of the Year
Sponsored by LMS Group
Allaero
Crunch
HSM Global
Modus Brands
Large Business of the Year
Sponsored by Allied Irish Bank
Rayner Intraocular Lenses
Rinkit
World of Books
Company of the Year
Sponsored by Mazars
Allaero
Bird & Blend Tea
Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club
Chandlers Building Supplies
Rayner Intraocular Lenses
World of Books
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The judging panel consisted of representatives from category sponsors and industry professionals including Allied Irish Bank, HSBC, Mazars, Gatwick Airport, University of Sussex Business School, Red7, Coffin Mew, CountyClean Group, Vantage Professional Risks, LMS Group, Sussex Innovation Centre and Rockinghorse.
