There was plenty to celebrate for the victorious Brighton and Hove Business Awards entrants on Thursday.

Bahba winners included flood specialist Ambiental, executive recruitment agency Stelfox, e-commerce newcomer Gene Commerce, the world’s oldest aquarium Brighton Sealife Centre and retiring Fireco managing director Neil Purssey.

Other winners included The Young People’s Centre, The Treatment Rooms, Paddle Round the Pier, The Book Nook, DC Storm, Bozboz and The Kitchen Store Executive director of the city’s economic partnership was also awarded with Best Brightonion in a This is Your Life-style surprise presentation.