Premiering Stars of Dorset Business

Launched twenty-one years ago, 2015 sees the coming of age of the Dorset Business Awards. It is widely regarded as THE event of its kind in the region.

Bringing together the who’s who of the business community across the county, the Awards reward achievements, innovation and success across all industries. To celebrate this year’s Stars of Dorset Business the Award organisers, Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry held the launch event on 17th June 2015 at the scenic Kingston Country Courtyard, Kingston, Swanage kick-starting the 2015 Daily Echo-backed Dorset Business Awards.

Past winners and sponsors descended upon Kingston Country Courtyard, to attend the event, sponsored by Tower Park-based Breeze Volkswagen, which highlighted the achievements of Dorset Business Award holders and revealed this years' Award categories. Guests had the opportunity to network with other business professionals, listen to guest speakers and hear more about this years' categories, which aim to recognise firms and individuals who have demonstrated commitment and determination to drive their business forward.

Award sponsors confirmed for 2015 are: Advanced Exchequer, Atlas Elektronik, Bournemouth University, the Dolphin Shopping Centre, the Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Hays Specialist Recruitment, J.P. Morgan, Lester Aldridge, Liz Lean PR, Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital, Princecroft Willis, Santander and VoiP Unlimited. The Bournemouth Daily Echo, Dorset Echo and Wave 105 remain on-board as media sponsors. RT will continue as the Dorset Business Awards launch video and website sponsor.

Ian Girling, chief executive of the Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry, says: “The Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry has organised this competition for ten years, and celebrating excellence remains at the heart of the Dorset Business Awards.

“Whether it is recognising companies and individuals who go the extra mile to achieve success or acting as a motivator to encourage more firms to fulfil their potential, the core values of the Awards have not changed in 21 years.”

He adds: “Each year, we never fail to be amazed by the standard of results achieved by businesses in this county and it is an honour to recognise them in this way. The Awards not only provide a local but also a national platform for companies to share successes with others. We strongly urge organisations of any size and stature to submit their details – many past winners have acknowledged the results as enormously beneficial.”

John Corderoy, managing director at Breeze Volkswagen, says: “The Dorset Business Awards have gained a reputation as the most sought-after accolade in the business community. As such, we were delighted to be associated with the 2015 launch event for the fourth year running, which kick-started entries to this year’s competition. The Dorset Business Awards are important to the region as it recognises what we are all trying to achieve – which is to be successful, innovative and distinctive.”

Companies interested in finding out more about Award categories, entering, or booking tickets for the gala dinner should contact Lorraine Hubbard on 01202 714810.