BUSINESSES were out in force last night for the South Wiltshire Business of the Year Awards at Salisbury Cathedral.

More than 600 guests enjoyed live entertainment provided by pop-rock legends Texas, who earned a standing ovation.

The award winners were as follows:

Wiltshire College Apprentice Employer Award: JAS Hair

Enterprising Woman in Business Award: Molly Fisher (Landford Stone)

Sandy Balls Tourism and Hospitality Award: Cathedral Hotel

St Thomas's Church Young Entrepreneur Award: nJac

An.X Agency Marketing Excellence Award: Bassets Sales and Lettings

Spire FM New Business Award: Body Lounge

Salisbury Journal Independent Retailer Award: Wilton Flooring

Wessex Fire and Security Customer Service Award: Jumparoo

Barclays Business of the Year (£5m+ a year turnover): David Hart Aerospace Pipes Limited

Moore Stephens Business of the Year Award: (£500k — £5m a year): Landford Stone

Elite Care Micro Business Award: The Sound Emporium

Bassets managing director David Clayton won the lifetime achievement award.

For the full report and pictures, see the Journal, out on Thursday.