An annual business awards event has celebrated its 20th year of success.
The INSPIRE Business Awards 2025, held on Wednesday, July 17, at Oakley Hall, recognised the achievements of businesses across Basingstoke and Deane.
Finalists were named in 12 categories, with an additional Winner of Winners prize also awarded.
Mark Jones, partnership manager at Destination Basingstoke, said: "This is clearly a big milestone for INSPIRE, and also for Destination Basingstoke whose team have organised and delivered the awards for almost all of those 20 years.
"It's been a memorable two decades, showcasing and celebrating the best people and businesses that help to make Basingstoke and Deane, and indeed the wider North Hampshire and Hampshire region, an economic powerhouse."
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Mr Jones also thanked those who have supported the event over the years.
He said: "Thank you so much to all the key partners and sponsors.
"Your backing is priceless and it speaks volumes for your own support for the Basingstoke and Deane business community."
He highlighted the value of the awards for those who take part.
He said: "It means a lot to the finalists to be here. Just ask them and they'll tell you how much taking part has raised their profile, increased the feel-good factor at work, and in many cases brought in more business."
Pictures taken by Sarah Gaunt for Destination Basingstoke show the fun of the night, click the top image to scroll through the gallery.
A breakdown of the winners will be in this Thursday's Basingstoke Gazette.
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