Large Business
This award is open to maritime businesses based in the Solent that have over 250 employees. Organisations have the opportunity to showcase how great their large business is and what they have achieved over the past few years. They may have grown rapidly, pivoted their operation to safeguard their future or explore an opportunity, invested in workforce development, improved sustainability, or secured key new contracts.
And the winner is….

BAE Systems Maritime Services
Congratulations to BAE Systems Maritime Services for winning the Large Business of the Year Award!
Based in Portsmouth, BAE Systems is one of the largest employers in the Solent area and a world leader in developing and providing products, technologies, and services to the maritime sector.



The Judges were impressed with how this large and established business is committed to pushing boundaries and striving for improvements, whilst demonstrating continued growth.
The Judges

Submissions open
June 2025
Submissions deadline
July 2025
Finalists Celebration Event
September 2025
Maritime UK Solent Awards 2025 Ceremony
23rd October 2025
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