Three hundred people came together to celebrate the best of island business at the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce, Tourism and Industry Business Awards for Excellence.

There was a party atmosphere at Cowes Yacht Haven, as well as some nail-biting moments as shortlisted businesses waited to hear the final results.

The Chamber’s special awards were presented by Chamber President Steve Porter to Vikoma International (Business of the Year Award); Southern Vectis (Member of the Year Award); and John Giddings (Business Person of the Year Award).

In keeping with the fire and ice theme, fire breathers and an ice queen teamed up with jazz and dance bands to provide high quality entertainment, and a prize draw raised more than £830 for LACES, which cares for looked after children on the island.

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