The nominations have been announced for the 2024 IW Chamber Business Awards.

Sponsored by Wightfibre, the awards ceremony is set to be held at Cowes Yacht Haven on Friday, May 10.

The event will be hosted by double Olympic gold medal winning sailor Shirley Robertson; an experienced TV presenter who has lived on the Island for more than 20 years.  

SCROLL DOWN for a full list of nominations.

This year, 42 businesses feature in the shortlist, with 54 nominations across 16 categories.

Isle of Wight County Press: Wightfibre's John Irvine during last year's ceremony.Wightfibre's John Irvine during last year's ceremony. (Image: Isle of Wight County Press.)

Chamber’s chief executive, Steven Holbrook, said: ““The calibre of our nominees is fantastic.

“The feedback from the judges shows the high quality of the shortlist, covering a wide variety of industries, from well-established names to new businesses.

“It’s great to see new participants, too, with some established names taking part for the first time.

Isle of Wight County Press: Chamber President, Jonathan Thornton in 2023.Chamber President, Jonathan Thornton in 2023. (Image: Isle of Wight County Press.)

“As always, these awards are hugely competitive and hard fought.

“Massive congratulations to all of our nominees.”

The nominations this year are as follows:

Start Up Business of the Year – sponsored by PC Consultants

  • Cherry Godfrey
  • Wight Coaches
  • Wight Vets

Isle of Wight County Press: Sandra Knowles from JR Zone (right) with Shappi Khorsandi and a representative from Liz Earle last year.Sandra Knowles from JR Zone (right) with Shappi Khorsandi and a representative from Liz Earle last year. (Image: IWCP.)

Entrepreneurship Award – sponsored by Liz Earle

  • Acorn Interiors
  • Julia Tanner Art
  • Wed & Prosper

Customer Service Award – sponsored by Red Funnel

  • Grace’s Bakery
  • Preziosa Dachshunds
  • Southern Vectis
  • W Hurst & Son
  • Wed & Prosper

Isle of Wight County Press: Tidal Family Support picking up their award in 2023.Tidal Family Support picking up their award in 2023. (Image: IWCP.)

Growth Business of the Year – sponsored by WRS Systems

  • Datum Electronics
  • PC Consultants
  • Wight Coaches

Community Award – sponsored by Moore (South) LLP

  • Mountbatten
  • Tidal Family Support
  • UKSA
  • Vectis Radio
  • Wessex Cancer Support

Isle of Wight County Press: Visit Isle of Wight, including Will Myles (second left), in 2023.Visit Isle of Wight, including Will Myles (second left), in 2023. (Image: IWCP.)

Environment and Sustainability Award – sponsored by IFPL

  • Carisbrooke Shipping Ltd
  • GKN Aerospace Cowes
  • Nosy Agency

Training and Development Award – sponsored by JR Zone

  • BeCalmed
  • Top Mops
  • Vestas Blades UK

Isle of Wight County Press: Some of the team from Wightfibre on the stage in 2023.Some of the team from Wightfibre on the stage in 2023. (Image: IWCP.)

Hospitality Business of the Year – sponsored by Cherry Godfrey

  • The Blacksmiths
  • Island Holiday Company
  • Luccombe Hall Hotel

Technology and Innovation Award – sponsored by Lifeline Alarms

  • Abundance Movement
  • Innovative Physics
  • IOW Group
  • XRD Nano

Isle of Wight County Press: The team from Yokogawa Marex last year.The team from Yokogawa Marex last year. (Image: IWCP.)

Tourism and Leisure Business of the Year – sponsored by Visit Isle of Wight

  • Blackgang Chine
  • JR Zone
  • The Terrace Rooms & Wine

Creative Impact Award – sponsored by Medina Publishing

  • Monkton Arts
  • Quay Arts
  • Visit Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight County Press: The Seaview Hotel team during the ceremony in 2023.The Seaview Hotel team during the ceremony in 2023. (Image: IWCP.)

Employer of the Year – sponsored by Diametric Technical Ltd

  • Datum Electronics
  • PC Consultants
  • Vestas Blades UK

Manufacturing and Export Business of the Year – sponsored by GKN

  • Aerospace Cowes
  • IOW Group
  • MedTec Design

Isle of Wight County Press: Award winners Vikoma International team.Award winners Vikoma International team. (Image: IWCP.)

Business Social Impact Award – sponsored by WightFibre

  • Nettlecombe Farm
  • RenoDrain
  • Right At Home
  • W Hurst & Son

Micro Business of the Year – sponsored by Gurit

  • JR Zone
  • MedTec Design
  • Nosy Agency

Isle of Wight County Press: JR Zone team last year.JR Zone team last year. (Image: Isle of Wight County Press.)

Small Business of the Year – sponsored by Wightlink

  • Acorn Interiors
  • Island Holiday Company
  • Richardsons Yacht Services
  • Seaview Hotel

Also presented on the night will be Member of the Year, the President’s Cup for Outstanding Contribution, and Business of the Year.