BRIGHTON and Hove Albion’s success story continued in glittering style last night.

The club was named Outstanding Brightonian at the 12th annual Brighton and Hove Business Awards (Bahbas).

Executive director Martin Perry was presented with the honour by Phil Green, director of MDHub.

Mr Green said: “Our winner tonight has taken Brighton beyond the UK and put us on the map of Europe.

“In fact, on August 13 we estimate that there were around 70 million people around the world who were chanting the name of Brighton.

“With an arena voted the best new stadium in the world in 2012, a world-class training facility, a multi-award- winning charitable arm, exceptional club and team management, the future looks bright for our Outstanding Brightonian.”

More than 300 guests from some 100 businesses were at the sell-out event – presented in association with The Argus – at Proud Country House in Stanmer Park.

They included Hove MP Peter Kyle and Brighton Pavilion MP Caroline Lucas as well as city mayor Mo Marsh and council leader Warren Morgan.

The most sought-after accolade of the evening – The Judges Award for Best Business of the Year – was presented to HOP Consulting by Argus advertising director Richard Harmer.

Three companies took home a brace of gongs – Mooncup Ltd picked up Best Place to Work andthe Green Business award, while the newly refurbished Saltdean Lido took the honours for Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism and Best New Kids on the Block.

Hop Consulting also won the Professional Services award.

Overseas healthcare professionals Work The World, which made the shortlist twice, won the award for Business Beyond the City.

Danielle Plowman of Ellie Ellie, who was a finalist for last year’s Managing Director of the Year award, walked home with the title this year.

James Dempster of Cobb Digital was named as One To Watch.

Sponsors this year included MDHub, the University of Brighton, Red7, Healys, Churchill Square and NatWest who joined City Cabs, Yelo Architects, Graves Jenkins, Chamber of Commerce, Cardens, Martin Searle Solicitors and Robinson Low Francis.

The awards are supported by the Big Lemon, Brighton and Hove Chamber of Commerce, Gemini Print, Brighton Business Curry Club, Proud Country House, the city council and Brighton andHove Tourism Alliance. Juice 107.2 FM, Platinum Business and Title Sussex join The Argus as media sponsors.

They have all come together to create a competition which acknowledges the diversity and uniqueness of Brighton and celebrates those companies, organisations and individuals who build the “Brighton brand”.

The Award for Business in The Community Sponsored by City Cabs

WINNER: LoveLocalJobs.com

FINALISTS: HOP Consulting Ltd; Search Seven Ltd

The Creative Industries Award Sponsored by Martin Searle Solicitors

WINNER: Koru Architects

FINALISTS: Cobb Digital; Ticketmedia

The Green Business Award Sponsored by Green Growth Platform – University of Brighton

WINNER: Mooncup Ltd

ONE TO WATCH: Brighton E-bikes

FINALISTS: Brighton and Hove Energy Services Co-operative; Creative Bloom

Hospitality, Leisure & Tourism Sponsored by Red7

WINNER: Saltdean Lido

FINALISTS: Brighton Palace Pier; Isaac At; The Salt Room

The Award for Best Independent Retailer Sponsored by Churchill Square

WINNER: The Book Nook

ONE TO WATCH: Bluebird Tea Co.

FINALISTS: Posh Totty Designs; Present in the Laine

The Best Event in The City Sponsored by Juice 107.2 FM

WINNER: Martlets Hospice

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Brighton Fringe

FINALIST: Impact Initiatives

The Award for Best Customer Service Sponsored by Yelo Architects

WINNER: Bluebird Tea Co.

FINALISTS: The Big Lemon CIC; Work the World

The Fastest Growing Business Award Sponsored by NatWest

WINNER: Avalara

FINALISTS: Circulate Digital; Pragmatic

The Award for Business Beyond the City Sponsored by Brighton & Hove Chamber of Commerce

WINNER: Work the World

FINALISTS: Madgex; Ticketmedia

The Best New Kids on the Block Sponsored by Healys

WINNER: Saltdean Lido

FINALISTS: Circulate Digital; Isaac At; PLATF9RM

The Best Place to Work Sponsored by Graves Jenkins

WINNER: Mooncup Ltd

FINALISTS: Haybury; Magenta Associates

The Professional Services Award Sponsored by Cardens Accountants

WINNER: HOP Consulting Ltd

FINALISTS: DMH Stallard LLP; Work the World

The Managing Director of the Year Sponsored by Robinson Low Francis

WINNER: Danielle Plowman, Ellie Ellie

ONE TO WATCH: James Dempster, Cobb Digital

FINALIST: Pam Loch, Loch Associates; Seb Royle, PLATF9RM

The Judges Award for Best Business of the Year Sponsored by The Argus

WINNER: HOP Consulting Ltd

Outstanding Brightonian Sponsored by MDHUB

WINNER: Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club