Local businesses across Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole (BCP) recently gathered to celebrate their achievements at the inaugural BCP Business Awards. The event recognised outstanding innovation, entrepreneurial spirit, and excellence within the community, highlighting the vital role these independent businesses play in the region’s prosperity and appeal.
Inaugural BCP Business Awards celebrate local excellence
The first BCP Business Awards ceremony was held at Bournemouth University, marking a significant milestone in recognising the vibrant business landscape of the region. Organised by Marketing West SW Ltd, the awards aim to promote and support local businesses, with organisers emphasising that the businesses themselves are the true stars of the event, not just the ceremony.
Key takeaways
- The BCP Business Awards celebrated the success and entrepreneurial spirit of local businesses across Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole.
- The awards recognised a wide array of sectors, including hospitality, health and wellbeing, professional services, and B2B.
- Two businesses, Halo Design and La Mia’s, were jointly awarded the prestigious ‘Overall Businesses of the Year’.
- The awards also acknowledged the contributions of local charities, with Poole Waste Not Want Not, Forest Holme Hospice, and Home-Star Wessex receiving recognition.
Diverse sectors honoured
The awards celebrated a diverse range of businesses across 13 categories, with over 30 winners. Hospitality businesses featured prominently, including Bournemouth’s Key West Bar & Grill, La Mia’s, and FIKA Bournemouth, as well as Christchurch’s The Priory, MAW Cocktail Restaurant, and Honey Cake Patisserie. Highcliffe’s The Castle Pantry and Bistro My Way were also recognised.
In the health, beauty, and fitness sectors, winners included Christchurch’s Bridge Health & Wellbeing, Mojo Chiro, and Christchurch Derma Spa, alongside Bournemouth’s Your Life Matters. Bridge Health & Wellbeing, a family-run business founded in 2019, expressed immense pride in winning gold in the Health and Wellbeing category, thanking their team and nominators for their support.
Professional services recognised included Whitefox Chartered Surveyors in Bournemouth, and HG Walker Solicitors and Oakwood Independent Mortgage Consultants, both from Christchurch. B2B winners spanned Bournemouth businesses such as Streetwise HR, Total Business Network, Halo Design, Holt Recruitment, and Talent Drive, with Poole’s The Foundry, The Spark, Cordoba Rewards, Brown Booth, and Pro2col also receiving accolades.
A testament to community support
Nigel Reeve from Marketing West SW Ltd highlighted the positive impact the awards have on businesses, noting that winners often report increased profile, enhanced morale, and new business opportunities. The success of the BCP Business Awards underscores the strong community support and the dedication of local businesses to the prosperity of the Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole area, even amidst economic challenges.
Sources
- Pictures: Basingstoke Inspire Business Awards 2025 winners revealed, Basingstoke Gazette.
- BCP Business Awards: Full list of 2024 winners, Bournemouth Echo.
- Health and wellbeing business wins gold at BCP awards, Bournemouth Echo.
