| The wait is over, our esteemed judges have made their decisions on their shortlists for the 11 categories.  We congratulate all those who have made it through to the final round, you’ll all be receiving a Finalist Pack in the next few days. |
| Bright Star Jade Avery – Bluelite Graphics Jason Payne –  EBISS Mike Abbott – Mid Sussex Golf Club Karen Bradshaw – Ridgeview   |
| Green Champion Bio-Productions Consort Frozen Foods Sussex Floor Restoration   |
| Charity Champion Bennett Christmas Consort Frozen Foods Rubix VT |
| Team of Stars Flexibility Matters Epassi Ridgeview Retail & Hospitality Team Travail   |
| Star Apprentice Niamh Daniels – Edwards Jaden Corner –   PVL Nazia Arshed – Rewards Training Alexander Simmons – The Woolpack   |
| Future Talent & Skills Champion Bluelite Graphics BSE 3D Edwards Rose Media Group   |
| Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Champion Edwards EBISS ILG |
| Community Champion Community Transport Sussex C onsort Frozen Foods Steve Willis Training   |
| Winning Workplace Bennett Oakley Bluelite Graphics Epassi Travail   |
| Business Person of the Year Darren Robathan – Comply Sense James Shillaker – Epassi Emma Cleary – Flexibility Matters Tim Rylatt – Growth Coach   |
| Best Business EBISS PVLUK Growth Coach   |