Start-up of the Year
This award is for businesses that:
• Have started to trade no earlier than three years from the date of entry.
• Are‘independently owned’. This is defined as a business that is substantially owned by its founders and/or a group of independent investors, is not quoted on the stock market or any other stock market; and is not a subsidiary or associated company of another business.
• Are a maritime business, or in the supply chain, and based in the Solent.
And the winner is….
Anchoright
Congratulations to Anchoright, winner of the Start-up of the Year Award!
Having started with a limited range of products, Anchoright now provide products manufactured in Hampshire, packed in Poole and sent all over the world in four different languages. The company is rapidly building a reputation for high quality products, made in the UK and about to expand into a new office
providing room for additional staff and manufacturing capabilities.
This winner demonstrated how their innovation has made a difference to the sector, with a solution, that started small and is growing exponentially.
As a result they have made a significant impact in the region and are now entering the global stage.
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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