Hobbledown has been named ‘Best New Business’ runner-up at a prestigious awards ceremony.

We came a close second in the hotly contested category at the Gatwick Diamond Business Awards 2014.

Finalists had to show determination, drive and passion to start and grow a successful business during tough financial times, as well as overcome hurdles along the way.

Awards founder Jeremy Taylor said: “This was another record year for entries. The competition was very hotly contested and there were a number of businesses that, in any other year, could have been winners.”

Judge Malcolm Brabon added:  “I’m full of praise for Hobbledown and the decision was a very close one.”

Sponsored by RBS, Nestle and Gatwick Airport, the awards ceremony took place on March 20^th in front of an audience of 600 of the top business people across the region.

Hobbledown was narrowly beaten by Opus Innovations Ltd.