GALLERY: Worthing Business Awards

The shortlist was wide-ranging, including new micro businesses, charity organisations and new technology gurus '“ right through to restaurants and established retailers.

And the success came from the votes of those who matter the most to them '“ their customers.

The event on Saturday, October 6, was organised by the business partnership Worthing First.

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The winners

MicroBiz of the Year sponsored by Durrington Business Centre

Parklife Coffee Bar run by Mike and Beverley Corrigan.

Mike said: "We have a very strong following and this award is down to our brilliant customers.

"We feel really honoured.

Small Business of the Year sponsored by ProfitNet

GB Electronics, which also won the Business of the Year

Geoff Bullen, the man behind GB said: "I can't believe it."

Medium to Large Business of the Year sponsored by Chamber of Commerce

Argyll Insurance.

Chairman Kevin Young said he was "over the moon" with the win.

New Business of the Year sponsored by The Brand Doctor

Kay Phillips and Andy Bevis collected the award for Takeawaymenu.com.

"We are ecstatic," said Kay.

"Our manager is over in Vegas getting married so he can't be here.

"He will be so thrilled when he finds out."

Marketing and Promotion Award sponsored by Spring Marketing

Worthing Churches Homeless Project, accepted by the charity's head of PR and marketing Alison Godfrey.

New Technology Award sponsored by Northbrook College

Won by ETI Ltd, the electronics manufacturing company with owners Miriam and Peter Webb collecting the trophy.

Peter said: "It makes all the hard work worthwhile."

Customer Care Award sponsored by MGM Assurance

GSG Cargo Ltd

Education Training and Development sponsored by Worthing College

HSBC Invoice Finance.

Tourism and Leisure Award sponsored by David Lloyd Leisure.

The English Bowling Association.

Renowned bowler and CEO, Tony Allcock MBE collected the award.

He said: "It's good to be acknowledged.

"We play a major part in the English Championships and it's great to know that people appreciate that."

Business in the Community Award sponsored by the Worthing Herald

MGM Insurance.

Healthy Workplace sponsored by HSBC

C-Tech Electronics Ltd

Daniel Crother said: "Our staff were behind the whole idea of having a garden and a gym."

"They deserve it and they were the ones who backed it," added Mike Crowley.

Retail Award sponsored by MiStore.co.uk

Pearmains Jewellers

Charles Broadbelt and Karen Davey accepted the award and said: "We are so pleased and so grateful to our customers.

"It's a fantastic night for us."

Restaurant of the Year sponsored by Just Hospitality

Room 4 Living.

The two owner chefs were busy in the kitchen on the day itself, but the award was accepted on their behalf by chef Mark Whittaker's sister Jo.

She said: "I can't wait to tell them.

"They will be so happy with this. It's such an honour."

Creativity in Business sponsored by RAG

CAM Central, director, Steve Cusack said: "We are amazed and delighted."

The Worthing Business of the Year Award sponsored by Carpenter Box

GB Electronics and Design

Founder and chairman Geoff Bullen, said: 'I am shocked, delighted and amazed.

"I wish my sons could be here because they are so much a part of this, as are our brilliant team.

"I could not do any of this without them, their ideas and their technical brilliance.

"We have the technology that medical science needs today, and to be able to design products that actually help people and medical professionals is wonderful."

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