Excellence in commerce across the borough was celebrated once again at this year's Richmond Business Awards.

Organised by Richmond Chamber of Commerce with Richmond and Twickenham Times, the black tie gala evening at Twickenham Stadium was a celebration of all that is great about business in the borough.

A magician entertained guests at their tables while guests ate before the awards started in earnest with speeches from Chamber CEO Anne Newton and MPs Zac Goldsmith and Sir Vince Cable.

Anne Newton said: “On behalf of Richmond and Twickenham Times and the Richmond Chamber of Commerce, we are delighted to confirm that the Richmond Business Awards 2017 was the best yet!

“We thank our headline sponsor St Mary’s University and our sponsors.

“Without our experienced and professional judges, the awards would not exist and I thank them too on behalf of us all for their personal time and consideration.

Also our local MPs Sir Vince Cable and Zac Goldsmith were excellent with their warm addresses to the more than 300 assembled guests and also individually congratulating all our happy and worthy winners.

“We thank too RFU Chair Andy Cosslett, Mark Maidment director of resources and deputy CEO of Richmond and Wandsworth Councils, Deputy Lieutenant Gillian Norton and Sunday Times’ Ian Coxon all for joining us, as well as all the non profit and Business entrants and guests.

“Despite our Awards Presenter Greg Dyke falling ill, all went exceptionally well on the night with our VIP BAFTA’s Anne Morrison valiantly saving the day!”

The winners in full:

Best Business, sponsored by London Square – Butterworth Laboratories Ltd

Best Business Innovation, sponsored by Minesoft – Earthdome Ltd

Best Customer Service, sponsored by The Lensbury – The Maris Practice

Best Retailer, sponsored by Richmond & Twickenham Times – Bathrooms By Design

Best Small Business, sponsored by Harlequins FC - Gate8 Luggage Ltd

Best Training and Development, sponsored by the National Physical Laboratory – The Crown in St Margarets

Best International Trade, sponsored by Santander – Startle International Ltd

Best Professional Practice, sponsored by Richmond Chamber of Commerce – Bluebird Care

Best Website, sponsored by Richmond & Twickenham Times – Speclean

Best New Start-Up, sponsored by St Mary’s University – House Cats London

Best Achievement in Corporate Social Responsibility, sponsored by Butterworth Laboratories – Harlequins FC

Best Charity or Social Enterprise, sponsored by St Mary’s University – Room for Work

Best Female Entrepreneur, sponsored by Natwest – Andrea Vida

People’s Choice, sponsored by Bluebird Care – Vocal Tonix