More than 400 guests saw the best business people in Worcestershire and Herefordshire recognised for their achievements.

Run by the Chamber of Commerce Herefordshire and Worcestershire, the sixth chamber awards, held at Worcester Rugby Club, was hosted by current and former chamber chief executives Mike Ashton and Christine Jones.

Mr Ashton said: "This evening recognises and rewards those businesses and individuals who have made the most amazing contribution to business life in Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

"These two counties are full of talent, creativity and business acumen and I'm very proud to be able to serve such well deserving enterprises.

"I must thank everyone who entered the awards, but particularly the finalists, sponsors and, of course, the winners."

THE WINNERSBusiness of the YearWinner: MilSysHighly commended: BizzEnergy, Bioganix, OnTracks.co.uk Pontrilas, Wye Valley Brewery, Stoke Lacey Brewery.Entrepreneur of the YearWinner: John Fulford, DytecnaHighly commended: Tony Killeen, Allpay.net; Jill Angell, Fish for Dogs ; Geoff Jones, Clikingo; Nick Mabe, FlyghanaMost Promising New BusinessWinner: ClikingoHighly commended: KC3.net, Fusion Brasserie, The Glasshouse, Professional Call MindersEmployee of Year HerefordshireMeg Fallon, Lynhales Nursing HomeEmployee of Year worcestershireKelly Salter, Nexus CreativeAward for Skills DevelopmentWinner: 7Y ServicesHighly commended: Garvins, Dytecna,Kiddies Day Nursery, Thomas Vale ConstructionInnovation through TechnologyWinner: Jaga Heating ProductsHighly commended: Arcos, BizzEnergy, KC3.net, OnTracks.co.uk PontrilasBusiness Commitment in the CommunityWinner: Kingspan InsulationHighly commended: Poston Mill Park, Holland Funeral Services,Oakland International, Thomas Vale ConstructionExcellence in TourismWinner: Severn Valley RailwayHighly commended: Poston Mill Park, Cotswold Conference CentreLifetime AchievementBobbie Heavens, former managing director of the Association for the Promotion of Herefordshire