COMPANIES big and small from across Chippenham were honoured for their success following the Chippenham Business Awards.

More than 150 guests attended the 1920s themed ceremony which was held at the Neeld Community and Arts Centre on Thursday (February 23).

Simon Philpott, Chippenham BID Manager, said: “I was proud to witness the vibrant, dynamic, successful business community that is Chippenham.

“We have been too modest about this for too long and now is the time to crow about Chippenham as a great place to live, to shop and, as was evidenced last night, to do business.”

Eleven awards were presented on the night across a range of categories, with all winners receiving an iconic trophy, designed and created by Wiltshire 3D Centre.

Small Business of the year was won by Active Potential Therapy, and Start-up Business of the Year was clinched by Atlas Gyms 24/7.

Jordan Gill also from Atlas Gyms 24/7 claimed Young Entrepreneur of the year, Alex Cowley from Avagio ITS won Apprentice of the Year and Chippenham’s Business of the Year was won by Polydeck Resins.

Purpol Marketing and Alison Edgar, The Entrepreneur’s Godmother clinched Business Services Provider of the Year, while Digiprint Group won Creative Business of the Year and the Customer Service Award went to 24-7 Staffing.

Environmental Business of the Year went to Good Energy and Independent Business of the Year went to Brinkworth Dairy, while a special Lifetime Achievement Award went to Councillor Sandie Webb for her contribution in the town.