Page 64 • The HERALD • 30th October 2025 v SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SPECIALISTS v ASK A PROFESSIONAL FINALISTS ANNOUNCED FOR BRILLIANCE IN BUSINESS AWARDS Congratulations to the many New Forest businesses who were nominated for this year’s Brilliance in Business Awards. Organised each year by the New Forest Business Partnership, the Brilliance in Business Awards celebrate the achievements of local businesses. is year’s Awards take place on Thursday 4th December. e following businesses have been shortlisted for awards this year: The Wessex Optical Award for Apprentice of the Year Ellie Strange - The Inspiration Agency Jacques Gilfillan - Minstead Trust Joe Town - Minstead Trust The Balmer Lawn Hotel Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Visitor Economy Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa New Forest Food Festival New Forest Show The Scott Bailey Award for Marine and Maritime Electric Outboard Sanders Sails Waterlodge UK The Fordingbridge Print Award for Growth Diamond Accounting Driving Miss Daisy Loose Legal The Wessex Internet Award for Contribution to the New Forest Community Hockey’s Farm New Forest Wellbeing Shine Studios The University of Southampton Business School Award for Entrepreneur of the Year Emily Beck - e Build Purser Louise Seagar - The Inspiration Agency Steve Cole - Net Primates The Forest Foot and Health Clinic & New Milton Foot Clinic Award for Health and Wellbeing Hammersley Homes Solace Sauna Tile eld Equestrian The Moore Barlow Lawyers Award for Outstanding Customer Care Girlings Complete Hearing Service Rockstone Mortgage & Financial Advice Southern Solutions The New Forest District Council Award for Best New Forest Micro Business Fully Woolly New Forest Safety Small Cars Direct The New Forest Enterprise Centre Award for Best New Business Moorehill House Hotel New Forest First Aid Training SH Woodhouse Surveying The Forest Foodie Award for Food and Drink Balmer Lawn Hotel Fabulous Catch Company New Forest Hamper Company The New Forest National Park Authority Award for Sustainable Business of the Year Green Hill Farm Holiday Village Meadowsweet Posies Naked Jam The New Milton Advertiser and Lymington Times Award for Best New Forest Charity Fluid Motion eatre New Milton Youth Trust Scarf The Woodlands Financial Planning Award for Professional Services Bartley West HWB Accountants New Park Consultancy The Cloud Eleven Accountants Award for Innovation All Parties & Events Kitchen Link Silclear The New Milton Sand and Ballast Award for Young Person in Continued on page 65
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