Prizes were handed out over 15 different categories at the Guildhall.
Attendance was strictly limited due to coronavirus restrictions.
However The News was on hand with photographers to capture what the night looked like.
Have a look through our best photos from the Business Excellence Awards 2021 in our gallery below.
5. Business Awards 2021
Pictured is: Tracy Nutbeam, Georgina Curd & Chloe Long from Portsmouth College. Picture: Keith Woodland (080721-8) Photo: Keith Woodland
6. Business Awards 2021
The News Business Excellence Awards 2021. Pictured is: Tony Barnett. Picture: Keith Woodland (080721-56) Photo: Keith Woodland
7. Business Awards 2021
The News Business Excellence Awards 2021. Pictured is: Steve Barrett. Picture: Keith Woodland (080721-50) Photo: Keith Woodland
8. Business Awards 2021
The News Business Excellence Awards 2021. Pictured is: Mike Sellers, Portsmouth International Portwinner of the International Business of the Year, Sponsored by Giant Leap and International Business of the Year, Sponsored by Giant Leap. Picture: Keith Woodland (080721-9) Photo: Keith Woodland