The winners were announced at a black-tie event held at Portsmouth Guildhall, with guests treated to a delicious meal before awards were handed out in categories which included the best small business and most sustainable company of the year.
For the winners and more pictures see ‘21 photos of Portsmouth glitz, glamour and awards’
Here are 49 of the best photographs from Friday’s event.
25. The News Business Excellence Awards 2023
Medium Business of the Year, Dynamite Recruitment Solutions Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman
26. The News Business Excellence Awards 2023
Editor Mark Waldron giving a speech. Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman
27. The News Business Excellence Awards 2023
Raising a glass. Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman
28. The News Business Excellence Awards 2023
Team Solent Sky Services. Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman
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