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Business Engagement with the Community Award

Sponsored by J.P. Morgan
Winner: Hamworthy Heating

Business Growth Award

Sponsored by Advanced Exchequer
Winner: TestLink Services Ltd

Dorset Export Award

Sponsored by Atlas Elektronik UK Ltd
Winner: Actisense

Entrepreneur of the Year Award

Sponsored by Bournemouth University
Winner: Actisense

Excellence In Innovation Award

Co-sponsored by Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Liz Lean PR
Winner: KaarbonTech Ltd

Hays Team of the Year Award

Sponsored by Hays Recruiting Experts Worldwide
Winner: Health-on-Line

Lester Aldridge and Santander Company of the Year Award

Co-sponsored by Lester Aldridge & Santander
Winner: TeamJobs

Nuffield Health Excellence in Customer Service Award

Sponsored by Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital
Winner: Ceuta Healthcare Ltd

Princecroft Willis Family Business Award

Sponsored by Princecroft Willis Limited
Winner: Hunt’s Foodservice Limited

Retail Experience Award

Sponsored by Dolphin Shopping Centre
Winner: Fab Frocks Of Westbourne

Voip Unlimited Business Engagement With Education

Sponsored by VoiP Unlimited
Winner: LoveLove Films

Business Engagement with the Community Award

Sponsored by J.P. Morgan
Winner: Freshleaf Media Limited, Wimborne

Business Growth Award

Sponsored by Advanced Exchequer
Winner: The Training Room, Poole

Dorset Export Award

Sponsored by Atlas Elektronik UK Ltd
Winner: Think Research Ltd, Poole

Entrepreneur of the Year Award

Sponsored by Bournemouth University
Winner: Eco Sustainable Solutions Ltd, Christchurch

Excellence In Innovation Award

Co-sponsored by Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Liz Lean PR
Winner: Permavent Ltd, Weymouth

Hays Employee of the Year Award

Sponsored by Hays Recruiting Experts Worldwide
Winner: Borough of Poole (Jeanette Yorke), Poole

Lester Aldridge and Santander Company of the Year Award

Co-sponsored by Lester Aldridge & Santander
Winner: Dextra Group Plc, Gillingham

Nuffield Health Excellence in Customer Service Award

Sponsored by Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital
Winner: KingsWood Day Nursery, Alderholt

Princecroft Willis Family Business Award

Sponsored by Princecroft Willis Limited
Winner: RJ Balson & Son, Bridport

Retail Experience Award

Sponsored by Dolphin Shopping Centre
Winner: Allum & Sidaway, Dorchester

Apprenticeship Training Award

Winner: Aish Technologies

Business Engagement with the Community Award

Winner: Motcombe Community Shop

Business Woman of the Year Award

Winner: Georgina Hurcombe of LoveLove Films

Dorset Tourism Award

Winner: Highlands End Holiday Park

Entrepreneur of the Year Award

Winner: Matt Hawkins of C4L

Hays Employee of the Year Award

Winner: Maria Tidy of Lewis-Manning Hospice

KPMG and Lester Aldridge Company of the Year Award

Winner: Atlas Elektronik UK

Nuffield Health Excellence in Customer Service Award

Winner: Poole Harbour Commissioners

Princecroft Willis Family Business Award

Winner: D Stewart & Son Ltd

Retail Excellence Award

Winner: Animal

Business Woman of the Year Award

Winner: Amanda Jenner, My Carry Potty

Entrepreneur of the Year Award

Winner: Paul Woods, Astute Ltd

Retail Excellence Award

Winner: Allum & Sidaway Jewellers

Dorset Tourism Award

Winner: Harbour Hotels

Hays PA of the Year Award

Winner: Annie Willats, Poole Harbour Commissioners

Business Engagement with the Community Award

Winner: Norfolk Royale Hotel

KPMG and Lloyds Bank Company of the Year Award

Winner: LV=

Nuffield Health Excellence in Customer Service Award

Winner: LV=

Princecroft Willis Family Business Award

Winner: Allum & Sidaway Jewellers

Apprenticeship Training Award

Winner: Scissors Franchise Company Ltd

Best Employer for a Healthy Workplace Award

Winner: Ceuta Healthcare

Business Engagement with the Community Award

Winner: Dike & Son

Dorset Tourism Award

Winner: Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre

Engineering & Electrical Apprenticeship Award

Winner: Jack Ingram

Entrepreneur of the Year Award

Winner: Adido

KPMG Company of the Year Award

Winner: Hoburne Holiday Parks

Linking with Schools Award

Winner: Redweb nominated by Avonbourne School

NatWest Excellence in Customer Service Award

Winner: BCHA

Princecroft Willis Family Business Award

Winner: Dike & Son

Best Employer for a Healthy Workplace Award

Winner: Julia’s House

Business Engagement with the Community Award

Winner: LV=

Creative Project / Company of the Year Award

Winner: Christchurch Food & Wine Festival

Dorset Exporter of the Year award

Winner: Parkeon Transit Limited

Entrepreneur of the Year Award

Winner: Amanda Jenner of My Carry Potty

Innovative Technology Award

Winner: Amsafe

KPMG Company of the Year Award

Winner: Farrow & Ball

Linking with Schools Award

Winner: X-Leisure (Poole) Ltd, Tower Park Entertainment Centre nominated by Poole High School

NatWest Excellence in Customer Service Award

Winner: C.G. Pitcher & Son Limited

Princecroft Willis Family Business Award

Winner: The Hive Beach Café, Burton Bradstock

Creative Project of the Year Award

Winner: Thinking Juice

Dorset Charity of the Year Award

Winner: Sheltered Work Opportunities Project

Dorset Exporter of the Year award

Winner: Ford Farm

Dorset Tourism Award

Winner: Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park

Entrepreneur of the Year Award

Winner: James Hortop of Merlin Equipment

KPMG Company of the Year Award

Winner: WDS Global

Linking with Schools Award

Winner: LV=

NatWest Excellence in Customer Service Award

Winner: Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park

Princecroft Willis Family Business Award

Winner: Raymond Brown Group Ltd

Team Dorset 2012 Legacy award

Winner: Hive Beach Café

Creative Project of the Year Award

Winner: Carmel Ltd (The Print Room)

Dorset Charity of the Year Award

Winner: ReRun Dorset Runaways Service

Entrepreneur of the Year Award

Winner: Urban Beach Hotel & Bistro

Environmental Excellence Award

Winner: Bournemouth Borough Council Seafront Operations Team

Excellence in Customer/Client Care Award

Winner: Altogether Care

KPMG Company of the Year Award

Winner: Eco Sustainable Solutions Ltd

Linking with Schools Award

Winner: Ashdown Technology College, De Vere Royal Bath, Winton Arts & Media College

Outstanding Working Environment Award

Winner: Neal’s Yard Remedies

Princecroft Willis Family Business Award

Winner: Fudges, Dorset Village Bakery Ltd

RBS Management Team Award

Winner: P H Warr plc

2012 Legacy award

Winner: The Portland Spa Ltd

Best Management Team Award

Winner: Julia’s House

Creative Project of the Year Award

Winner: Mollie Regan Textiles

Dorset Restaurant of the Year Award

Winner: Summer Lodge

Environmental Excellence Award

Winner: J & G Environmental Ltd

Family Business of the Year Award

Winner: C G Pitcher & Son Limited

Innovation Award

Winner: SELEX Communications, Christchurch

KPMG Company of the Year Award

Winner: Kondor Ltd

Linking with Schools Award

Winner: Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel, nominated by Rossmore Community College

Supporting the Community Award

Winner: ROK

Sustainable Building Award

Winner: DCRS Construction Ltd

Bridging the Gap Award

Winner: Barclays Bank Plc & Poole High School

Business Commitment to the Community Award

Winner: Spiral MPR

KPMG Company of the Year Award

Winner: Hamworthy Plc

Creative Industries Award

Winner: Walford Mill Crafts

Dorset Restaurant of the Year Award

Winner: The Blue Fig

Enterprise Award

Winner: Fudges Dorset Village Bakery Ltd

Environmental Excellence Award

Winner: Euro Office Equipment Ltd

Exporter of the Year Award

Winner: John Reid & Sons (Strucsteel) Ltd

Family Business of the Year Award

Winner: Hoburne Ltd

Innovation Award

Winner: Pooleline Systems Ltd

International Business Award

Winner: Hart Marketing International Ltd

Best Management Team Award

Winner: Smart Group Recruitment

Marketing and Communications Excellence Award

Winner: Durable (UK) Ltd

Raising the Game Award

Winner: Moov2 Ltd

Spirit of Dorset Award

Winner: Olives Et Al

Company of the Year

Winner: Farrow and Ball

Innovation Award

Winner: DB Solutions

Management Team of the Year

Winner: BK Bluebird

International Award

Winner: Shape Technology