Winner: Bowman Power Group

"Bowman Power. It is a worthy winner of an award focused on technology and innovation. "Its technology is proven in terms of the efficiency gains it can produce - several units are operating in customers’ facilities and have had no significant operating issues - and the payback period for most applications is so short that conversion would seem like an easy decision for any large scale operators of diesel engines. The company is well placed to make the most of this exciting and worthwhile technology on a global scale."

Winner: R&M Electrical Group

"R&M is a well-deserving winner of the Company of the Year Award. It is a truly international business delivering sophisticated products to a demanding global audience as evidenced in particular by the gas project in Australia. The team here at KPMG wish R&M every success for the future and hope that it will inspire other local firms to expand into global markets." Advanced Resource Managers (ARM), an award-winning recruitment and training consultancy with offices in Havant and Bourne-mouth, scooped the RBS Management Team of the Year award."

Winner: Advanced Resource Managers

"Over the last few years ARM has been transformed from a boutique consultancy to an organisation with £100m turnover, high staff retention and increased market recognition and respect throughout the recruitment industry. The management team behind the firm has been absolutely instrumental in leading this evolution of the company into a highly dynamic local business expanding I across the country."

Winner: i20 Water

"The judges were extremely impressed by how i20 Water identified a serious problem and then succeeded in developing a new technology that has the potential to make a significant contribution."
Bond Pearce

Winner: The Southern Co-operative

"Achieving such an outstanding financial performance at a time when the retail sector has been hit extremely hard makes The Southern Co-operative worthy of a win in this category. The judges were particularly impressed by the culture of ambitious growth and innovation that now drives the business."
KPMG

Winner: Novatech Ltd

"The vision and flair for strategic planning displayed by Novatech convinced us that this was a management team worthy of our award. We are confident that Novatech is well placed to benefit as the economy recovers. "
RBS

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: 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: 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: 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."