The prestigious evening, held in Portsmouth’s Historic Dockyard’s Boathouse 7 on Thursday, October 5, saw around 300 guests meet to shine a light on outstanding achievements, mix with key industry players and enjoy fine food and entertainment.
During a ceremony in which 13 companies and individuals were recognised for their hard work, guests were invited to step outside and enjoy music from military musicians and, as a special surprise, a group of Gurkhas gave an impressive kukri knife display.
Here are 13 photos from last night’s event:
![The trophies on display.](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmU3Yjk0ZmY1LWZhMjMtNDA3MC05YzE0LTQyMjMwNDJjNjJhMTphYWU0Y2RlYi1mOWJjLTQyNTAtOTM1Zi01ZDRlN2MzMDczYzM=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
![Guests enjoying the ceremony.](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjIyMTA0Y2ZjLTJkMmYtNDUzMC1hYzdjLTU0ZTYxZjE5NzIxNjowY2VlODZhMi1hOWYxLTQ4MmMtODkyZS0wNGMzMjhmNTU0Njg=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
![Graham Barnetson, CFO of Red Funnel.](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjJjYmY0MDQyLTdlNmMtNDA2My05NTA3LTU3NGU0ZGM5MDVlODoxNzI2Y2E5Yi1iYWU3LTRmYjEtYTg1OC1kMTNkNzIzYzAxZGE=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
![Penny Mordaunt MP speaking at the event.](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjlkOGI4ZDI1LWU0NGItNDBhMC04OTk5LTU5MTJhODYzMzA4OToyYWYxNDM4ZC1hOTAzLTQwYmUtODA5YS0wMjZmMDhhZTY0YzY=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
4. Maritime UK Solent Awards 2023
Penny Mordaunt MP speaking at the event.Photo: Dave Dodge