Red Funnel has again sponsored the Technology Game Changer Award at the Maritime UK Solent Awards 2024.

Red Funnel's Chief Executive, Fran Collins, presented the award to Simon Meritt of Carisbrooke Shipping Ltd in 2023.

The awards celebrate the Solent region's position as a global maritime centre of excellence.

Many of the region's leading businesses are set to sponsor the acclaimed event, having already experienced the benefits of aligning with its successful record.

Organisations still have a chance to join these businesses and play a significant role in the awards ceremony on October 17 at the Hilton Southampton, Utilita Bowl.

Proud sponsors for the 2024 Awards include Associated British Ports, Wightlink, the Royal Navy, Vulcan Offshore, Womble Bond Dickinson, South Hampshire College Group, the University of Southampton, BAE Systems, Solent Stevedores, and Red Funnel.

Sponsors gain extensive brand visibility, make connections with industry leaders and support the growth of the region's maritime sector.

Red Funnel's continued sponsorship affirms the importance of the awards in highlighting business commitment to excellence, innovation and sustainability.

In 2023, South Hampshire College Group (SHCG) sponsored the Apprentice of the Year Award, which was won by Jamie Bamforth from BAE Systems.

Now, they are set to return as a sponsor for this year's awards, reflecting a successful synergy among firms and educational institutions in the region.