Chichester City Centre Businesses Scoop Top Honours at Business Awards
Chichester city centre businesses were among those celebrating at this year’s Chichester & District Business Awards, taking home a host of accolades recognising excellence, innovation, customer service and business success.
From independent retailers and hospitality venues to professional services and creative businesses, the awards showcased the talent and diversity of Chichester’s business community, with several city centre businesses named winners or receiving Highly Commended recognition.
Among the winners were Comics, Games and Coffee, named Medium Independent Business of the Year, and Q Hair and Beauty, which took home the Large Independent Business of the Year award. Blue Spire Accountants was also Highly Commended in the latter category.
Fandango Digital scooped Innovation Project of the Year, while Fernleigh and Rocking Horse were both crowned winners of the Tourism, Hospitality or Retail Business of the Year category.
There was further success for city centre businesses in the Highly Commended categories. Continue Arcades Chichester and Q Hair and Beauty were recognised for Best Customer Service Initiative, while Cathedral Wealth Management was Highly Commended for Professional Services Business of the Year. Vintro Vintage and Retro was also Highly Commended in the Sustainable Business of the Year category.
Fernleigh also received Highly Commended recognition for Start Up / New Business of the Year, alongside Chichester Urban Winery at The Ghost at the Feast for Innovation Project of the Year.
Natasha McLeod, CEO of Chichester BID, attended the awards evening and said:
“It’s been wonderful to see so many Chichester city centre businesses recognised at this year’s awards. I was incredibly proud to be there celebrating their achievements and seeing first-hand the talent, hard work and dedication that goes into making these businesses such a success.
“From established businesses to exciting new ventures, our city centre has so much to offer. These awards are a fantastic opportunity to recognise the people behind the businesses and everything they contribute to Chichester. Congratulations to all the winners, Highly Commended businesses and finalists.”
The Chichester & District Business Awards, organised by the Chichester Observer in partnership with Chichester District Council and supported by Chichester BID, celebrate outstanding businesses, organisations and individuals from across the district, recognising their achievements and contribution to the local economy and wider community.
Chichester BID congratulates everyone recognised at this year’s awards.