TONIGHT the top companies in Essex gathered to celebrate business success in our region.
Hundreds of guests turned out for the black tie Countywide Business Awards at Crowne Plaza, Five Lakes, Maldon, for the grand ceremony.
The awards welcomed back many of the finalists and winners from the regional heats as well as some new faces.
During the glitzy ceremony, winners and runners up were presented with prizes to mark their achievements.
Gary Pearson, head of content for the Echo, said: "The standard of entrants for this year's awards was the best yet.
"It was a fantastic evening, celebrating all that is good about our flourishing business community in Essex.
"A huge congratulations to all our worthy winners and nominees."
Michelle Thomson, event coordinator, said: "The Business Awards team would like to say a huge thank you to our sponsors with special mention made of our main sponsors Essex and Suffolk Water."
THE WINNERS...
New Company
Rosa & Bo
Small Business of the year
Catering Elite
Growing Business
The Beach House Agency
Excellent Customer Service Small Business
Brain Buzzz
Excellent Customer Service Large Business
Systematics International Ltd
Best Use of Social Media
Bubakes
Excellence in Marketing
Southend United FC
Environmental Awareness
Colchester Borough Council
Community Charity
Kids Backs 4 the future
Community Private
Blatella Films
Business to Business
Rossi Ice Cream
Apprentice of the Year
Tia Warren of Green Recycling
Young Entrepreneur of the Year
Danielle Everitt of Final Checks
Business Woman of the Year
Nathalie Farmer
Business Man of the year
Andy Green of Comfort Commissioning
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