Ricardo claims hat-trick at Worthing Business Awards 2016

The Adur and Worthing Business Awards, held annually, celebrates business excellence within the circulation of the Worthing Herald.

Now in their sixth year, the awards are organised by JP South Events.

The black tie awards ceremony kicked off at 6.30pm and was presented by BBC One Show presenter, Nick Wallis and the ceremony was introduced by Blaise Tapp, communities content editor of Sussex Newspapers, which publishes the Herald.

Guests enjoyed a drinks reception and three-course meal before the awards were presented.

Ricardo scooped a hat-trick of awards including the Overall Business of the Year and said they were ‘delighted’ to have won the trio of awards, which ‘contribute to people’s work and efforts in the business’.

The first award of the night was for Customer Service and went to electrical wholesaler and DIY supplier, Gardner and Scardifield.

The award was sponsored by Worthing and Adur Chamber and was presented by Tina Tilly, from Worthing and Adur Chamber.

The winner needed to ‘demonstrate a creative and dedicated approach to customer service and demonstrate that going that extra mile for customers is integral to positive business’.

Managing director from Gardner and Scardifield, Nick Neale, said he was ‘surprised’ to have won and that it was the company’s first award at the annual ceremony.

“It is our first time here and it is very well organised and well attended,” he added.

Henry House claimed the Highly Commended award in the category.

The Best Start-Up award went to Bespoke You Beauty Retreat, who are based in Broadwater, Worthing.

The award was sponsored by Adur and Worthing Council and was presented by councillor’s, Bryan Turner and Brian Boggis.