JUDGES had a very tough task on their hands- narrowing down the excellent entries for the Dorset Echo Industry Awards to make a shortlist.
The celebration of the sparkling customer service, innovation and hard work of businesses in our readership area, will take place on July 7. The judging panel consisted of Dorset Echo editor Diarmuid MacDonagh, Andrew Prowse from the Society of Dorset Men, Steve Davies from WPBC and South Dorset MP Richard Drax.
Mr MacDonagh said: “These awards will celebrate the best of local industry. and We look forward to welcoming our finalists to the ceremony.”
Here are the top three in each category in alphabetical order.
Best Overall Retailer – Sponsor Fleetline Taxi
Chalbury Stores
Mole Country Stores
Woods Furniture
Best Customer Service Provider – Sponsor Dowsetts
Al Molo
Clover Property
Dorset Digital Solutions
Best Social Media Marketing – Sponsor Dorset Echo
Bluebird Coaches
Bridal Reloved
Khaleesi
Best Business Development or Innovative Idea – Sponsor WPCC
Figure Eight
Permanent makeup by Claire Louise
Rendezvous
Best New Business – Sponsor Basepoint
Dorset Health and Safety
Morrish and Banham
The Dorset Hideaway
Best Contribution to Local Tourism – Sponsor Pengillys
Great Dorset Steam fair
Pommery Dorset Seafood Festival
Best Product or Service – Sponsor New Image
Dream Doors Dorset
Jurassic Electric Bikes
The Living Tree
Best Community Engagement – Sponsor Active Mobility
Bluebird Care
Osprey Leisure Centre
Best Business Engagement with Education – Sponsor Weymouth College
Cefas
Side by Side Training
Synergy Farm Health
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