Finalists revealed for Solent 250 awards
As tension mounts, and with the Solent 250 awards dinner one week away, The Business Magazine is ready to reveal the full list of finalists for annual Solent 250 awards.
The Solent 250 is an annual listing of the top privately-owned businesses (by sales turnover) headquartered in the Solent region – defined as most of Hampshire (south of Basingstoke) and parts of Dorset, Wiltshire and West Sussex.
The listing is compiled by The Business Magazine and sponsored by HSBC UK, Irwin Mitchell, RSM UK, University of Southampton Business School, Vail Williams and CMA Recruitment Group.
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Solent 250 judges will reveal the winners in six categories during a private dinner and awards ceremony at the Harbour Hotel & Spa in Southampton on May 10th, 2023, to celebrate the special achievements of those companies listed.
Managing director of The Business Magazine, Richard Thompson, said: "Once again companies in the Solent have shown exceptional growth, leadership and vision and we’re very excited to announce the winners on the 10th of May. We look forward to welcoming all guests to this evening of celebration.”
The complete list of finalists for each category are:
Leadership Team of the Year – sponsored by Irwin Mitchell
International Business of the Year – sponsored by HSBC UK
Entrepreneurial Business of the Year – sponsored by RSM
CEO of the Year – sponsored by University of Southampton Business School
- Bill Bullen – Utilita
- Brian Cooney – Canford Healthcare
- Martin Flick - Onecom
- Mark Langford – Breeze Motor Company
- Spencer McCarthy – Churchill Retirement Living
- Gary Orr – Abri
Business Culture Award – sponsored by Vail Williams
Growth Story of the Year – sponsored by CMA Recruitment Group
