FIVE businesses in Hampshire were the centre of attention at last night's inaugural Test Valley business Awards at Chilworth Manor, near Southampton.

They were chosen from 15 finalists out of 123 entries, across 97 businesses.

The winning companies are:

The Stannah Group Award for Achieving Business Excellence through People: ENHAM.

The Hampshire County Council Small Business of the Year Award: Compact (UK).

The Town Centre Management Award for Retail Excellence: Solitaire Jewellers.

The Waitrose Business in the Community Award: Testway Housing.

The Test Valley Borough Council New Business of the Year Award: Fusion.