COMPANIES are being invited to enter the New Business of the Year category at this year's Test Valley Business Awards. 

The New Business award, sponsored by Access Care, celebrates and recognises businesses established in the last three years demonstrating exceptional growth and the potential for long-term success.

The winning business will have demonstrated growth, created a strong market presence, established effective business strategies, and created a positive impact on its industry or sector.

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Hampshire Chronicle: Jonathan Waugh, business development manager for Access Care, Tiggy Bradshaw, CEO for Access Care,Tiggy Bradshaw, CEO of Access Care, said: “It’s our 30th anniversary so sponsoring the New Business of the Year Award feels like a fitting way to celebrate our own success, whilst helping a new business gather momentum and shoot for the moon.”

Access Care provides peace of mind for families across Test Valley, and the whole of the UK, by arranging qualified carers to live with people in their own home. 

This year’s awards promise to be the most remarkable yet as organisers have announced that for the first time, anyone will be able to nominate a business or individual, making this inclusive to all.

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Katie Brooks, chairman of the Test Valley Business Awards, said: “It’s always inspiring to see new ventures making their mark and contributing to the community. I’m sure there will be many exciting nominations for this category.”

The awards, which were last held in 2021, are an opportunity to reflect on the remarkable growth and achievements of businesses in Test Valley whilst looking forward to the possibilities of the future.

The award categories are:

  • Business in the Community - sponsored by David Wilson and Barratt Homes
  • Business Innovation and Technology - sponsored by University of Southampton Science Park
  • New Business of the Year - sponsored by Access Care
  • Small Business of the Year - sponsored by Parker Bullen Solicitors
  • Sustainability - sponsored by Test Valley Borough Council
  • Young Business Person of the Year - sponsored by Sparsholt College Group
  • Business Person of the Year 
  • Business Employer of the Year 
  • Corporate Business of the Year
  • Rural Business of the Year

To nominate visit tvbawards.org.uk and follow the awards on social media at linkedin.com/in/tvbawards/ or facebook.com/search/top?q=test%20valley%20business%20awards.