The awards recognise 100’s of local companies for delivering business excellence across South Wiltshire.
This year, there were 11 different categories to enter. The judges, who sponsor the awards, are all experts in their field and bring a great deal of depth to the judging process and give their time to visit EVERY SINGLE entrant to these awards.
Success in tourism, retail and marketing were among the achievements celebrated last night.
But as well as the accolades everyone expected, there was also a lifetime achievement award given to the Chair of the Federation of Small Businesses, George Trytsman.
The Judges described him as "the ultimate supporter of Salisbury businesses", and "a man who's clarity of what makes businesses successful is much needed in these difficult times."
Watch the highlights from the South Wilts Business of the Year Awards:
The South Wilts Business of the Year Awards 2011 Nominees and Winners -
Category | Finalists | Winner |
| Retailer of the Year | Allum and Sidaway | Anokhi |
| Over 500k | Value Cars Group | M L Electronics Ltd |
| New Business | Cathedral Close Dental Practice | Hilltop Diner |
| Under 500k | Kingsley House Publishing | Fisherton Mill |
| Hospitality | Hilltop Diner | Hox Brasserie |
| Tourism | Best Western Red Lion Hotel | Best Western Red Lion Hotel |
| Marketing | Hox Brasserie | Salisbury Cathedral |
| Training | Wiltshire Enterprise | Nurse Plus |
| E-Commerce | Knightwood Leisure Ltd | Glover & Smith |
| Environmental | Ayres Heating & Plumbing | Keystone Brewery |
| Personality |
| Patrick Duffy |
