SCORES of people gathered at a prestigious ceremony to celebrate the success of businesses in and around Winchester.

The event took place at the University of Winchester on June 9.

The winners for the 2022 Winchester Business Excellence Awards were announced after a three-course dinner and motivational business speech.

This year's event was sponsored by Paris Smith, Dutton Gregory, Winchester City Council, Winchester University, Winchester BID, Azets, Ridge & Partners and Gentian.

The awards were also supported by Natwest, Little Kitchen and Chesil House.

Editor of the Hampshire Chronicle Kimberley Barber said: "It was a great night and a wonderful celebration of all the hard work from businesses that has made Winchester a great city to do business in."

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READ MORE: Full list of winners from the Winchester Business Excellence Awards 2022 

SEE ALSO: Winchester Business Excellence Awards: Winners' gallery, who won, what they do and why they were honoured