Recap all the updates from the Business Excellence Awards 2021 in Portsmouth

The much anticipated return of the Business Excellence Awards took place tonight.

Due to the pandemic, the event was postponed until July 8 instead of its usual February slot.

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Pictured is: Professor Jeremy Howells, executive dean of faculty of business and law at the University of Portsmouth, and editor of The News Mark Waldron. Picture: Keith Woodland (080721-6)

But finally the night was upon us and there was much excitement at Portsmouth Guildhall.

The ceremony took place this evening and honours were handed out across 15 different categories.

Pictured is: Billy & Steve Barrett from Diamond Cut Refinishing. Picture: Keith Woodland (080721-4)placeholder image
Pictured is: Billy & Steve Barrett from Diamond Cut Refinishing. Picture: Keith Woodland (080721-4)
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The awards ranged from apprentices up to lifetime achievements, from start up businesses to large.

Tickets were strictly limited, due to Covid restrictions, but if you were unable to attend the event, you can follow all the updates in our recap blog from throughout tonight.

We brought you all the latest updates as well as photos during the event.

There was also a livestream taking place on our Facebook page from 9pm, in collaboration with Giant Leap. Make sure to tune in!

Recap all the updates in our blog below.

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