Test Valley Business Awards

08/09/2025

🎉 Tickets for the Test Valley Business Awards Gala Dinner are SOLD OUT!

We’re delighted to see such an incredible response as we get ready to celebrate the very best of Test Valley’s business community on Monday 15 September at The Lights, Andover.

This week’s coverage in the Andover Advertiser highlighted two fantastic categories that truly reflect the spirit of our local businesses:

🌱 Sustainability Award (sponsored by Test Valley Borough Council)
– Cobra Hydro UK
– Grateley Business Park
– R & B Industrial Ltd

🌾 Rural Business Award (sponsored by Addis Locksmiths)
– Gambledown Farm
– KBL - Kieron Beattie Landscapes
– The Duke on the Test - Romsey

A huge thank you to our sponsors, our finalists, and everyone who has supported — we can’t wait to celebrate together next week!

31/08/2025

🎟 There are a few tickets left for the 21st Test Valley Business Awards and and only 4 hours to buy them! We close the ticket sales at midnight tonight (Sunday 31st August)

Book your event ticket(s) here: https://tvba2025.eventbrite.co.uk

🍽 Don’t forget to submit your meal choices: https://www.tvbawards.org.uk/home/gala-dinner-2025/

31/08/2025

🎟 There are a few tickets left for the 21st Test Valley Business Awards and not long to buy them! We close the ticket sales at midnight tonight (Sunday 31st August)

Book your event ticket(s) here: https://tvba2025.eventbrite.co.uk

🍽 Don’t forget to submit your meal choices: https://www.tvbawards.org.uk/home/gala-dinner-2025/

29/08/2025

🎟️ Have you booked your tickets yet?

We’re thrilled to see the Test Valley Business Awards 2025 featured in today’s Andover Advertiser – with keynote guest Jordan Wylie MBE announced!

The Gala Dinner takes place at The Lights Andover on Monday 15 September, bringing together 170 of Test Valley’s most innovative and inspiring businesses for a night of celebration, networking and recognition.

⚡ Ticket sales close this Sunday at 10pm – don’t miss out!

👉 Book your tickets now: https://tvba2025.eventbrite.co.uk

🍽️ Submit your meal choices here: https://www.tvbawards.org.uk/home/gala-dinner-2025/

28/08/2025

WE ARE IN THE DAILY ECHO
Our news story about our special guest speaker Jordan Wylie MBE for the Gala Dinner on 15th September (there are still a few tickets available) appeared in the Daily Echo

https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/25416976.test-valley-business-awards-gala-dinner-returns-21st-year/

Great to see our amazing sponsors mentioned too!

Monopoly Insurance
Absolar Solutions Limited
Stannah Stairlifts
Parker Bullen
Addis Locksmiths
Southampton Science Park
Test Valley Borough Council
Barratt Homes / David Wilson Homes

Tickets available at:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tvba-2025-gala-dinner-tickets-1520485897249

Tickets are now on sale for the event, taking place at The Lights in Andover on Monday, September 15.

25/08/2025

🎟 There are a few ticketsleft for the 21st Test Valley Business Awards!

Book your event ticket(s) here: https://tvba2025.eventbrite.co.uk

🍽 Don’t forget to submit your meal choices: https://www.tvbawards.org.uk/home/gala-dinner-2025/

24/08/2025

🎟 Still need your ticket? There are a few left for the 21st Test Valley Business Awards!

Book your event ticket(s) here: https://tvba2025.eventbrite.co.uk

🍽 Don’t forget to submit your meal choices: https://www.tvbawards.org.uk/home/gala-dinner-2025/

16/08/2025

A warm invitation to all our sponsors, finalists, and VIP guests! 🌟

Don’t forget to use your code from your email when booking Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony tickets and submitting your menu choices.

📅 Monday, 15th September
📍 The Lights, Andover
⏰ Starting at 6:00pm

🎟 Book your event ticket(s): https://tvba2025.eventbrite.co.uk

🍽 Submit meal choices by 15th August: https://www.tvbawards.org.uk/home/gala-dinner-2025/

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

13/08/2025

🌟 Sponsor Spotlight: Stairlifts 🌟

A cornerstone of Andover since the 1970s, Stannah is a fifth-generation family business with a proud history of innovation and community support. From passenger lifts and escalators to stairlifts and homelifts, Stannah has helped over 1 million people worldwide live more independently.

As sponsors of the Young Business Person Award at this year’s , Stannah is passionate about recognising and nurturing the next generation of entrepreneurs.

“Young business people will dictate the economic future of Test Valley… Sponsoring this award is not only an honour but also an investment in the future.” – Fiona Neil, Head of Group Communications

💻 Learn more: https://www.stannah.com

11/08/2025

🌟 Proud Sponsor Spotlight - Parker Bullen LLP 🌟

We’re delighted to highlight Parker Bullen , a full-service law firm with offices in Andover, Romsey, Salisbury, Totton, and Witney. For generations, they’ve provided trusted legal support to individuals, families, and businesses across the South of England - from Family Law and Employment to Property, Dispute Resolution, and Wills & Probate.

As long-standing supporters of the Test Valley Business Awards, Parker Bullen are once again sponsoring our Small Business of the Year category.

“Small businesses are the backbone of our local economy… we are proud to sponsor this category once again.” – Karen Clarkson, Partner

Learn more about their work: 👉 https://www.parkerbullen.com

28/07/2025

👏 That’s a wrap on the 2025 Finalists Reveal!

We’ve now announced all of this year’s finalists – a huge congratulations to every business that made the shortlist.

Our sponsors are now deliberating carefully to select their winners ahead of the big night. 🥂

💙 Thank you again to everyone who nominated and took part – you’re what makes the Test Valley business community so brilliant.

👉 See all finalists in one place: https://www.tvbawards.org.uk

28/07/2025

🎉 Young Business Person Award Finalists Revealed!

We’re delighted to announce the three finalists for the Young Business Person Award, sponsored by Stannah at this year’s Test Valley Business Awards!

👏 Congratulations to:
🔹 Back in Shape
🔹 Nibula Treats
🔹 Top Dog Canine Hydrotherapy

Thank you to everyone who entered – the standard was incredible this year. We can’t wait to celebrate with all our finalists soon.

👉 See all the finalists here: https://www.tvbawards.org.uk