Winners have been revealed in this year's Cirencester Business Awards - staged by the town's chamber of commerce.

It is the ninth year of the event which seeks to champion the very best in business the Cotswold market town has to offer.

And as usual, the showcase event at The Corn Hall in Market Place saw plenty of entries, and did not disappoint.

Winners of the night were as follows...

Business Person of the Year

Winner - Kelly Keen

Many thanks to @cirencoll for sponsoring Business person of the Year, Congratulations to the winner Kelly Keen @TheOldCafe pic.twitter.com/vNqgpjC2Dn

— Cirencester Chamber (@CCoCChat) May 11, 2019

Runners Up - Brett Russell of Tierra & Marr

Team of the Year

Winner - Cirencester Opportunity Group

Many thanks to @FRCFinicialPlanning for sponsoring Team of the year Congratulations to the Winner Cirencester Opportunity Group pic.twitter.com/8MwjGXz1Ie

— Cirencester Chamber (@CCoCChat) May 11, 2019

Runners Up - Phoenix Festival

Cirencester Corporate Social Enterprise Award of the Year

Winner - Lounge Design

Adam Vines, director of Lounge Design, said: "Social responsibility for the community we work in shouldn't just be the domain of larger business. Small organisations can make a huge impact on their local environment. Work shouldn't just be about the bottom line.

"Lounge Design's ethic is that the team also needs to enjoy coming in to work and being involved in the business as a whole. We also are passionate about giving back to the community and feel this is a crucial element of our work - we spend a percentage of our time every month delivering charitable work to support worthy causes."

Runners Up - Cirencester Friendly

New Business of the Year Award

Winner - The Old Café

Many thanks to @RoyalAgUni & @growthhubciren for sponsoring New Business of the year Congratulations to the Winner @TheOldCafeCiren pic.twitter.com/5DhVRqnkm6

— Cirencester Chamber (@CCoCChat) May 11, 2019

Runner Up - Non Solo Pasta

Retailer of the Year

Winner - Persephone Violet

Emily Hepworth, from Persephone Violet, said: "Winning both the young entrepreneur award and retailer of the year was a massive highlight for Persephone Violet. We appreciate the recognition that all our hard work is paying off. As a small business these awards mean so much and encourage us to do better year on year."

Many thanks to Soroptimist International Cirencester for sponsoring young Enterprise of the year Congratulations to the winner Persephone Violet pic.twitter.com/PL4tVmE2NN

— Cirencester Chamber (@CCoCChat) May 11, 2019

Runner up - Jesse Smiths

Once again many thanks to all.... We hope you enjoy the rest of the weekend and we will be back on Monday.
Apologies if anyone has been missed out, we will be in touch with you all very soon. pic.twitter.com/BhBnelWKQ0

— Cirencester Chamber (@CCoCChat) May 11, 2019

Professional Services of the Year

Winner - Kay Ransom Photography

"I was photographing the awards as a sponsor in the knowledge I was also a finalist. When my name was read out on stage the reality of 'yay I've won' and 'ah how am I going take to my own photo' - struck! A great boost for my business and a fun night!," said Kay.

Many thanks to Folk2Folk for sponsoring Professional Services of the year Congratulations to the Winner Kay Ransom Photography (Unfortunately Kay couldn't take this photo) pic.twitter.com/SW7QHwSwVr

— Cirencester Chamber (@CCoCChat) May 11, 2019

Runners Up - Wildwood Ecology

Hospitality & Entertainment Provider of the Year

Winner - The Kings Head Hotel

Many thanks to Bluestone Insurance Services Ltd for sponsoring Hospitality & Entertainment of the year Congratulations to the Winner Kings Head Hotel pic.twitter.com/LZkMTvgJbl

— Cirencester Chamber (@CCoCChat) May 11, 2019

Runner Up - The Golden Farm

Business of the Year

Winner - Jesse Smiths

Many thanks to @HowieTNC for sponsoring Business of the year Congratulations to the winner @JesseSmith1808 pic.twitter.com/MfDgyb6ixz

— Cirencester Chamber (@CCoCChat) May 11, 2019

Runner Up - UBCUK Cirencester

Many thanks to @HowieTNC for sponsoring Business of the year Congratulations to the winner @JesseSmith1808 pic.twitter.com/MfDgyb6ixz

— Cirencester Chamber (@CCoCChat) May 11, 2019

Apprentice of the Year

Winner - Eryn Sergeant of Cirencester Friendly

Runner Up - Sophie Stephens of Cirencester Sales & Lettings

Many thanks to @mcgillsca for sponsoring Apprentice of the year Congratulations to the runner up Sophie Stephens of @CirenSalesLetts pic.twitter.com/XbW1kQH5Fe

— Cirencester Chamber (@CCoCChat) May 11, 2019

Young Enterprise of the Year

Winner - Persephone Violet

Runner Up - Maria Parry of Glittaglo

Cirencester Scene Creatives Champion Award

Winner - Sandra & Trevor Dukes of The Corinium Players Guitar Ensemble

Many Thanks to our media sponsor @CirenScene
Congratulations to Trevor and Sandra Dukes pic.twitter.com/XqDz33QBNK

— Cirencester Chamber (@CCoCChat) May 11, 2019

Cirencester Chamber of Commerce Award

Winner - Simon King

And finally our own Awards presented by Annemarie Thurgood Athena Web Designs to Simon King pic.twitter.com/W9HXdraj8G

— Cirencester Chamber (@CCoCChat) May 11, 2019

Wilts & Glos Standard Customer Service Award

Winner - UBCUK Cirencester

Many Thanks to our media sponsor Wilts and Glos Standard
Congratulations to United Business Centre pic.twitter.com/MCBBZ6DGJB

— Cirencester Chamber (@CCoCChat) May 11, 2019

Cotswold Business and Professional Life Cirencester Ambassador Award

Winner - Clare Bartlett

Many Thanks to our media sponsor Cotswold Life Magazine
Congratulations to Clare Bartlett pic.twitter.com/T6IFhReQPv

— Cirencester Chamber (@CCoCChat) May 11, 2019