Winner: Cleansing Service Group (CSG)

"CSG stood out as the winner for their three innovative processes introduced in the last year to recover or recycle valuable components from waste. Its clear support of the environment was a key factor in our decision. The business has proved that innovation is alive and well in Hampshire, which is exactly what we set out to demonstrate and celebrate. "
Bond Pearce

Winner: ACW Technology

"The RBS Management Team of the Year Award aims to highlight teams that have shown leadership, drive and commitment, along with the ability to think and plan ahead. ACW Technology has demonstrated these characteristics and is an example of a well-managed, profitable and highly successful business. Its management team has demonstrated strategic planning, flexibility, problem solving and a willingness to invest in its staff, its processes and its facilities."
RBS

Winner: Chemring Group

"The Whitely-based defence firm is a world leader in expendable countermeasures and has shown business excellence in a niche market. The business has delivered a sustained growth rate of over 40% per year since 2005 and is deserving of the Company of the Year accolade. "
KPMG

Winner: Milmega Ltd

"By combining genuine innovation with market leading business leadership, Milmega proves that through innovation it’s possible to be a global leader from the furthest corner of Hampshire."

Winner: Raymond Brown Minerals & Recycling Ltd

"Raymond Brown Minerals & Recycling stood out as the winner for its clear commercial strategy and business practises which have the added benefit of enhancing and protecting Hampshire’s environment."

Winner: Garmin (Europe) Ltd

"Garmin’s commitment to international trade has resulted in huge growth in sales and the number of locally-based staff, making it a worthy winner."

Winner: Gurit UK

"Gurit has successfully developed its existing technology – traditionally used in wind turbines and race boats – to create a lighter material for use in the automotive sector. This looks set to revolutionise the industry and it shows that innovation is alive and well in Hampshire."

Winner: VT Group plc

"VT’s ability to manage change really impressed the judging panel. Not only does it have a higher number of employees in Hampshire now, the changes were instrumental in the company announcing record results earlier this year."

Winner: IAC Ltd

"Export now accounts for more than half of IAC’s sales and we were hugely impressed by how international trade has transformed the business. IAC’s role in maintaining Hampshire as a great location for international trade makes it a deserving winner. "

Winner: Hippowaste

"This is a fantastic idea which became commercial reality thanks to the Hippowaste team’s commitment to securing a route to market. The idea has translated into a sound business with a strong environmental focus, which now employs 85 people. "

Winner: Scott Wilson

"Scott Wilson certainly radiates excellence across all areas of its business. From its financial performance, reflected by a successful flotation earlier this year, to its strong people agenda, the company is an outstanding example for other Hampshire businesses to aspire to."

Winner: Wartsila Propulsion Ltd

"Wartsila’s outstanding track record of international trade speaks for itself. Dominating some of its chosen markets, and using this success to enter others, makes it a worthy winner."