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.
17. Business Awards 2021
The News Business Excellence Awards 2021. Pictured is: Mack McHugh and Aarron Buxon of Fair Ways. Picture: Keith Woodland (080721-22) Photo: Keith Woodland
18. Business Awards 2021
The News Business Excellence Awards 2021. Pictured is: Ben Cranny collected the award for Young Entrepreneur of the year, Josh Robinson of Imsukmedia. Picture: Keith Woodland (080721-17) Photo: Keith Woodland
19. Business Awards 2021
The News Business Excellence Awards 2021 Pictured is: Jeri Williams of Smooth Accounting winner of the Entrepreneur of the Year. Picture: Keith Woodland (080721-13) Photo: Keith Woodland
20. Business Awards 2021
The News Business Excellence Awards 2021. Pictured is: Leisure, Retail & Tourism Business of the Year, Sponsored by The Guildhall Trust. Winner: The Sally Port Inn. Winner Mark Smith. Picture: Keith Woodland (080721-5) Photo: Keith Woodland