Bournemouth & Poole Business Awards Celebrate a Thriving and Supportive Business Community

Sponsored by ActionCoach Dorset, the Bournemouth & Poole Business Awards brought together some of the very best businesses from across the conurbation for a fantastic celebration at the beautiful Hermitage Hotel.

At Total Business Network, we were incredibly proud to sponsor both the My Favourite Business and B2B Business categories, recognising outstanding local businesses that continue to make a real impact across Bournemouth, Poole and the wider Dorset area.

The event was a true celebration of business excellence, innovation and community spirit, and we were especially delighted to see so many Total Guide to Dorset and Total Business Network members and connections picking up very well-deserved awards throughout the day.

As well as sponsoring awards, Liz Hutchings, Managing Director of Total Guide to Ltd, had the honour of helping present the Bournemouth awards alongside Jacqui Rock of Poole BID, who presented the Poole categories. Bringing Bournemouth and Poole together for one united awards celebration felt incredibly fitting. As a fantastic conurbation with so much shared ambition, collaboration and entrepreneurial energy, it was wonderful to celebrate the success stories from both towns together under one roof.

One of the standout aspects of the awards was the incredible atmosphere within the room. Dorset’s business community continues to show just how supportive, collaborative and encouraging it is. From finalists cheering each other on to businesses celebrating one another’s achievements, the event perfectly reflected the strength and positivity of the local business network. It’s this sense of community that makes Bournemouth and Poole such exciting places to do business.

The sunshine added even more magic to the occasion, with guests heading outside after the ceremony to enjoy networking on the terrace overlooking Bournemouth beach. With the Bournemouth Wheel creating the perfect backdrop for group photographs, winners, sponsors and guests had the opportunity to celebrate together, make new connections and reflect on a fantastic afternoon recognising the very best of local business.

A huge congratulations to all finalists and winners, and thank you to the organisers for creating such a fantastic event. It was an honour for Total Business Network and Total Guide to Dorset to play a part in celebrating the businesses and individuals helping Bournemouth and Poole continue to thrive.

Bournemouth Business Awards Winners

B2B Business

• The VPA Hub
• Cold Banana

Hospitality

• Loco Lime

Best Place to Work

• Streetwise HR

Customer Service

• Rejuvenate IT
• Chameleon Bride

Family Business

• Aspirin Business Solutions
• Poppies Florist

My Favourite Business

• Conexus Tuition
• Hip Hip Hooray Play

New Business

• Munro & Fox
• New Forest First Aid Training

Independent Business

• PFM Inspections
• The Swish Shop

Green Business

• Efeca

Young Entrepreneur

• Toni Taylor of Tru Talent

Community Award

• The Spark
• Kanesbury Care

Innovation Award

• Halo Design Associates
• Jolp Architects

Overall Winner

• Halo Design Associates

Poole Business Awards Winners

B2B Business

• Jigsaw Specialist Recruitment
• The Corporate Housing Partnership

Hospitality

• Guildhall Tavern
• Salt & Co

Best Place to Work

• Chestnut Nursery

Poole Without Walls Network Award

• Channel Seaways

Customer Service

• Parkstone Fisheries 
• Harold G Walker
• Canford Financial Services

High Street Impact

• Coastal Cruises Poole
• Seafood and Sounds Festival

Family Business

• Magna Blue Flame
• Canford Nest
• Thirteen

My Favourite Business

• Truly Scrumptious
• Ojo’s Pizza

New Business

• SOMA
• Strong Search

Independent Business

• Skin ID

Green Business

• Supernatural Studios
• Forest Holme Hospice

Young Entrepreneur

• Joe Hayes – Kindful Creative

Community Award

• Coach House Fitness
• Chestnut Nursery

Congratulations once again to every finalist, sponsor and winner involved in such a fantastic celebration of Bournemouth and Poole business. What a brilliant day for the local business community, and we were honoured to have been part of it.

Ferndown, Ringwood, Sturminster Gillingham, Shaftesbury, Sherborne and all now open for entries. Please visit the Marketing West website if you would like to enter and/or enquire about sponsorship opportunities.