Business of the Year: We Won!
A proud moment! Accepted by Paul Chadwick at the 2026 Southampton Business Awards on May 20th, we are honoured to have been crowned Business of the Year.
Offering a snapshot of Southampton's thriving Business Community, the awards recognise achievements which demonstrate that Southampton is a great city for business. We are proud to be celebrated through these awards and to be acknowledged as part of Southampton’s commercial success story.
Paul Chadwick, who accepted the award said, "It was a privilege to be there with people like Graham Cotton, who set up his bakery in the Bitterne Park Triangle in 1974 and ran it for 50 years. That kind of local history and commitment is exactly what the event celebrated, and it's something we're proud to be part of."
Why this matters!
As a family run business with a long history, we believe our success is down to our customers. Without you we would not be able to continue growing as a business after 184 years. This award marks another chapter of Elliotts which would not be possible without you! So, thank you for your continued support as we continue to grow and expand.
Awards like this are really about recognising the people and businesses that contribute to Southampton. Elliotts has been a Southampton business since the start back in 1842, and over generations we've played our part in building the fabric of the city - and we continue to do so today.
Paul Chadwick, Elliotts COO
A business looking forwards....
Praised by the judges, as a business that combines deep local roots with consistent reinvestment in its people, branches and digital trade, Elliotts was described as "A Southampton institution that has never stopped looking forwards".
With a number of exciting developments underway, our journey is not stopping here. Our customers remain at the heart of our business with recent acquisitions, including New Forest Hire and Futuremost Group. By helping us expand our offering, moving closer to our aim of becoming a one-stop shop, we will be able to provide for more of our customer's needs.
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