More than double the entries this year
The semi-finalists of the 2023 Algarve Business Awards have been announced.
“We are delighted to say that we had more than double the entries for this year’s Algarve Business Awards! All the judges were very impressed by all entries and the positive impact, dedication, and the way these businesses inspire those around them,” organisers say.
“However, there can only be five semi-finalists which go through to the next stage of the awards and will attend the semi-finalists event at Lunar Diamante, Albufeira on Thursday, September 21,” they add.
Here are this year’s semi-finalists:
Team of the Year Award
- Pole with a View
- Sandy Blue
- O’Neills, Vilamoura
- Wired Home Automation
- Kiss FM
Outstanding Marketing / Branding Initiative Award
- Quinta do Lago
- Pole with a View
- Sandy Blue
- Golden Book
- Well, Vale do lobo
Lifetime Achievement Award
- Lilo Clauberg Kranendonck – Associação dos Amigos dos Animais Abandonados de Loulé
- Joaquim Leitão – Golden Book
- Mark Sebastian – Kiss FM
- Ana Paulo Neto
- Anibal Moreno
Pride of the Algarve Award
- Ana Paulo Neto
- Bombeiros
- Debby Burton
- Steve & Charlotte – Vila Sol Golf Academy
- Tubaroes Basketball Club
Health & Wellness Award
- The Campus
- Bian Vie
- Comfort Zone Concepts
- Pole With a View
- Saar @ Home
Taste of the Algarve Award
- Tribulum
- Sandbanks
- Donkey’s Bar & Restaurant
- Café Jesus
- PIE Lagos
The Best Digital Award
- Data Warrior
- Pole with a View
- Vendici Properties
- Dobro
Tourism & Hospitality Award
- Quinta do Lago
- Sandy Blue
- Pinetrees Riding Center
- Well, Vale do Lobo
- Bill’s Bar
Customer Excellence Award
- Wired Home Automation
- Sandy Blue
- Very Into Partying
- Tribulum
- The Natural Meat Company
Sustainability Award
- Quinta do Lago
- Algarve Solar Pool Heating Solutions
- Tribulum
- ADC Projects
- Wyndham Grand Algarve
Algarve Business of the Year Award
- Especial 1, Segurança Privada S.A
- Quinta do Lago
- Sandy Blue
- Blacktower Finance
- Lazer Telecom
Employee of the Year Award
- Ricardo Claro, Well, Vale do Lobo
- Lina Aponte, Very Into Partying
- Mark Sebastian, Kiss FM
- Carmen Santos, Vilas & Vacations
- Daniel Andrade, Pinetrees Riding Center
Entrepreneur of the Year Award
- Lauren Venters, Very Into Partying
- Samuel Tilly, O’Neills, Vilamoura
- Candice Everest, Honest Dragon
- Bruno Correira, Arcadia
- Benjamin, Holistfit
Best New Business of the Year 2023
- SPArty Algarve
- Lasting Lawns
- Donkey’s Bar & Restaurant
- PIE Lagos
- 2Algarve
Contribution to Charitable Causes Award
- Bombeiros
- Debbie Burton, Alerta
- Paka Dora Association
- Beverley Gibbons
- Rotary Club, Almancil
Best Business Growth Award
- Well, Vale do Lobo
- Pole With a View
- Sandy Blue
- Yolo Lounge
- Very Into Partying
Small Business of the Year Award
- Pole With a View
- Pinetree’s Riding Center
- Golden Book
- Very Into Partying
- Comfort Zone Concepts
Innovation Award
- Comfort Zone Concepts
- Tribulum
- Dobro Agency
- IBC Security
- DATA Warrior
Special Recognition or People’s Choice Award
- Vila Sol Golf Academy
- Uschi Kuhn, Almancil Rotary Club
- Debbie Burton, Alerta
- Barbara Bloomberg
- Nuno Martins
“Thank you to everyone who took the time to enter. It was a very hard decision for our judges as everyone deserves recognition. For those businesses which didn’t make it though this year, keep up your hard work and continue to grow your business from strength to strength,” the organisers say.
