Lift-off as top helicopter firm backs awards
The search for the best businesses in Gosport has been taken to new heights with the unveiling of the initiative’s headline sponsor.
Standardaero has stepped in to give its backing to the 2024 Gosport Business Awards following their launch earlier this year.
The company, which maintains, repairs and overhauls helicopters from its base at Fleetlands in Fareham Road, said it was delighted to be coming on board.
Simon Jones, group managing director, said: “Standardaero is proud to be the headline sponsor for the 2024 Gosport Business Awards.
“As the largest employer in the Gosport area, we are delighted to have the opportunity to recognise and celebrate our neighbouring businesses of all shapes and sizes.
“We are privileged to contribute to a commercial community of fantastic companies and people that together will improve the prospects and prosperity of our area.”
Gosport Business Awards 2024 is being driven in partnership by Gosport Borough Council, St Vincent College, The News and 22Midnight, with an evening of celebration being held at the college’s Jervis Gallery next month.
The aim is to showcase the wide range of businesses across the borough and the contribution they make to the local economy.
It is free to enter and the categories are: Independent Small Business of the Year, Commitment to Supporting Talent in Business,
Best Use of Heritage in Business, Independent Retail Business of the Year, Independent Tourism/ Hospitality Business of the Year, Independent Cultural and Creativity Business of the Year, Commitment to Sustainability Award, Startup Business of the Year (less than two years) and Overall Business Award (selected from winners of the above categories).
The deadline for entries is Friday, May 3, and the awards ceremony will take place on Thursday, May 23, from 6pm to 9pm.
To enter the awards, go to gosport.gov.uk/ Gosportbusinessawards.
We are privileged to contribute to a commercial community of fantastic companies and people