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:
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.
![Portsmouth Lord Mayor councillor Tom Coles.](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjZmYjE5OTE5LWIyNTAtNDVhYy04NTI5LTkzYmJlMTEwMmNlMzo2Y2M3YTk2Mi02ZTI1LTRmNjUtODQ3Yy03NmRmNWIwMWZlYWM=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
9. Maritime UK Solent Awards 2023
Portsmouth Lord Mayor councillor Tom Coles.Photo: Dave Dodge
![Winners at the Maritime UK Solent Awards 2023.](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjZmYjFlZWE3LWUxMGEtNGUzYy05OGYzLWEyMDY2YzU0NjYxYTo3MjMyY2FhZS04MjhlLTRlNjctOGI2Mi0yZDQ1MTE3ZTI0NmM=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
10. Maritime UK Solent Awards 2023
Winners at the Maritime UK Solent Awards 2023.Photo: Dave Dodge
![Chair of Maritime UK Solent Anne-Marie Mountifield.](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjk5MDBjMGRlLWEzYzgtNDU5OC04YzcwLTJlMGYxZTliZTk4MzoxMjczMDRhOC1lZWEzLTRiOTMtOWYxZS1hODE5YWJlZmUzNjQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
11. Maritime UK Solent Awards 2023
Chair of Maritime UK Solent Anne-Marie Mountifield.Photo: Dave Dodge
![Guests at the Maritime UK Solent Awards 2023.](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjQ3YjllMGM4LTcwN2UtNDVkMy1iMWE2LWQxMjcxOGEzNWYwNDpkYjNkOWExMy1jMzQxLTQ1MDQtOGE0Zi1lOTE3NTgyNThjYzM=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
12. Maritime UK Solent Awards 2023
Guests at the Maritime UK Solent Awards 2023.Photo: Dave Dodge