An evening of celebration was marked at a glittering annual business awards ceremony, which recognises the best of the best.

And organisers have hailed the "absolutely overwhelming" response as the Suffolk Chamber East Suffolk Business Awards took centre stage.

For more than 15 years the annual Suffolk Chamber Business Awards in Lowestoft and Waveney has been celebrated.

But marking a memorable milestone this year - with the 140th anniversary of the Suffolk Chamber - a new name was unveiled for the glittering gala.

A total of 10 prestigious awards were presented at a ceremony held at Ivy House Country Hotel in Oulton Broad, Lowestoft last Thursday, November 14.

More than 170 local business representatives and special guests attended with the evening compered by business owner Ashley Riley, of Blue Soul Shoes.

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