The News Business Excellence Awards saw just shy of 100 companies from the local area nominated for awards, vying for titles such as best small business and most sustainable company of the year.
The black-tie event dazzled at Portsmouth Guildhall, with guests treated to a delicious meal before awards were handed out.
Here are 21 of the best photographs from last night's event.
5. The News Business Excellence Awards 2023
Shortlisted businesses turned up in their droves for the event. Photo: Habibur Rahman
6. The News Business Excellence Awards 2023
Heather Melville OBE and Mark Waldron, editor of The News. Photo: Alex Shute
7. The News Business Excellence Awards 2023
Winner of Entrepreneur of the Year, Hannah Hooper, of Southsea Laser Clinic, with Jaimes Harrington and Claire Tamplin of The Mindful Movement Coach Photo: Alex Shute
8. The News Business Excellence Awards 2023
Winners of Start Up Business of the Year, Laurence and Lynsay Groves, of Positive Eats. Photo: Alex Shute