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Fortek scoop top prize at 4th annual Business Awards
Hosted by Wave 105’s Steve Power, the fourth Gosport Business Awards’ gala ceremony held at The Alverbank Hotel on 25th November was a glittering night celebrating achievement in the Borough.
The theme of this year’s Awards was “rewarding excellence” and local companies were invited to enter one or more of seven Award categories, including Customer Service Excellence, Benefit to the Community and Business Achievement. The winners from each category were also considered for the coveted prize of ‘Business of the Year’ - which this year went to Fortek Computers Ltd (pictured right).
Fortek was awarded this year’s top accolade and has grown to be a market leader in its field, both nationally and internationally. Working with partners such as Fujitsu, Motorola, Oracle and Microsoft, they provide specialist support and develop integrated IT and Communication systems for emergency service providers around the globe. Achieving success, despite the economic downturn, the winner is described by the judges as ‘a shining example of British design and manufacture’. This family-owned firm has been established in the Borough for nearly 30 years and impressed the judges with the pride they had in their heritage and their loyalty to Gosport.
As well as winning the Business of the Year title, Fortek also scooped the Business Achievement Award. Louise Godliman, the firm’s Executive Director said: “We are delighted to receive this Award, which recognises not only our achievements but also the commitment we have to our clients, staff and to the Borough of Gosport”.
The other category winners were:
Customer Service Excellence: Langdale Nursing Home
Manufacturing Excellence: STS Defence
Benefit to the Community: Gosport Community Association
Most Promising New Business: Fedden USP
Contribution to Tourism: Explosion Museum
Independent Retailer: Bizzie Bees
Supported by local businesses and Gosport Borough Council, the Awards are held to showcase the achievements of all types of companies, from sole traders to multi-nationals.
Cllr Lane, Chairman of Economic Development: “Once again, these awards demonstrate the commitment that our businesses have to delivering excellence to their local, national and international clients. I am delighted that we are able to publicly acknowledge the contribution these individuals and organisations make to the economic vitality of the Borough at this fantastic event.”
Wave 105’s Steve Power also said: “I’m thrilled to have been invited back to host this year’s Gosport Business Awards. The awards recognise talent in the local business community and celebrate the contributions that have been made throughout the year by both businesses and individuals. It’s good to see that talent, hard work and commitment is being acknowledged especially in these difficult economic times.”
