GALLERY: Worthing Business Awards
The shortlist was wide-ranging, including new micro businesses, charity organisations and new technology gurus '“ right through to restaurants and established retailers.
And the success came from the votes of those who matter the most to them '“ their customers.
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Hide AdThe event on Saturday, October 6, was organised by the business partnership Worthing First.
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The winners
MicroBiz of the Year sponsored by Durrington Business Centre
Parklife Coffee Bar run by Mike and Beverley Corrigan.
Mike said: "We have a very strong following and this award is down to our brilliant customers.
"We feel really honoured.
Small Business of the Year sponsored by ProfitNet
GB Electronics, which also won the Business of the Year
Geoff Bullen, the man behind GB said: "I can't believe it."
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Argyll Insurance.
Chairman Kevin Young said he was "over the moon" with the win.
New Business of the Year sponsored by The Brand Doctor
Kay Phillips and Andy Bevis collected the award for Takeawaymenu.com.
"We are ecstatic," said Kay.
"Our manager is over in Vegas getting married so he can't be here.
"He will be so thrilled when he finds out."
Marketing and Promotion Award sponsored by Spring Marketing
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Hide AdWorthing Churches Homeless Project, accepted by the charity's head of PR and marketing Alison Godfrey.
New Technology Award sponsored by Northbrook College
Won by ETI Ltd, the electronics manufacturing company with owners Miriam and Peter Webb collecting the trophy.
Peter said: "It makes all the hard work worthwhile."
Customer Care Award sponsored by MGM Assurance
GSG Cargo Ltd
Education Training and Development sponsored by Worthing College
HSBC Invoice Finance.
Tourism and Leisure Award sponsored by David Lloyd Leisure.
The English Bowling Association.
Renowned bowler and CEO, Tony Allcock MBE collected the award.
He said: "It's good to be acknowledged.
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Hide Ad"We play a major part in the English Championships and it's great to know that people appreciate that."
Business in the Community Award sponsored by the Worthing Herald
MGM Insurance.
Healthy Workplace sponsored by HSBC
C-Tech Electronics Ltd
Daniel Crother said: "Our staff were behind the whole idea of having a garden and a gym."
"They deserve it and they were the ones who backed it," added Mike Crowley.
Retail Award sponsored by MiStore.co.uk
Pearmains Jewellers
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Hide AdCharles Broadbelt and Karen Davey accepted the award and said: "We are so pleased and so grateful to our customers.
"It's a fantastic night for us."
Restaurant of the Year sponsored by Just Hospitality
Room 4 Living.
The two owner chefs were busy in the kitchen on the day itself, but the award was accepted on their behalf by chef Mark Whittaker's sister Jo.
She said: "I can't wait to tell them.
"They will be so happy with this. It's such an honour."
Creativity in Business sponsored by RAG
CAM Central, director, Steve Cusack said: "We are amazed and delighted."
The Worthing Business of the Year Award sponsored by Carpenter Box
GB Electronics and Design
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Hide AdFounder and chairman Geoff Bullen, said: 'I am shocked, delighted and amazed.
"I wish my sons could be here because they are so much a part of this, as are our brilliant team.
"I could not do any of this without them, their ideas and their technical brilliance.
"We have the technology that medical science needs today, and to be able to design products that actually help people and medical professionals is wonderful."
To find out more about Worthing First visit www.worthingfirst.org.uk
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