Waterlodge UK have been nominated for a business award

We are delighted to be nominated for a New Forest Brilliance in Business Award 2023 after being shortlisted as a finalist from a possible 9,000 businesses based in the New Forest, in Hampshire. We look forward to finding out whether we have been successful in our category, at the annual awards event in November. Find out which award category have we been selected for and what our Director, Ian Watkins has to say about being nominated.

Celebrating New Forest businesses

For 18 years, the New Forest Business Partnership has been running the New Forest Business Awards, reviewing local businesses in the New Forest and celebrating and acknowledging their achievements over the past year. Each year, they nominate 200 businesses and then go on to select 54 finalists to fall within 18 award categories, so we are extremely excited to have achieved this stage of the selection process.

This year’s Awards are sponsored by the Southampton Business School at the University of Southampton, and we look forward to attending the awards ceremony and after party on Thursday, 30th of November at Brockenhurst College with the Celebration Party afterwards at Careys Manor Hotel.

Best in New Forest marine and maritime businesses

Our team are so proud to have been selected as one of three finalists within the Royal Lymington Yacht Club Award for Marine and Maritime category, for businesses that demonstrate a commitment to excellence, innovation and sustainability in this key sector in the New Forest economy.

The Royal Lymington Yacht Club formed in 1922, celebrating its centenary last year, and is home to yachting, dinghy sailing and motor boating in its wonderful location, just off The Solent.

Waterlodge UK set to continue expansion beyond the UK

Ian Watkins, Director of Waterlodge UK says, “Waterlodge UK takes great pride in being at the forefront of ecologically sustainable floating accommodation solutions within the UK. Collaborating with various clients, we strive to address the prevailing housing crisis by leveraging our innovative products to utilize available water space, particularly in regions where land is a limited resource.

“Since our establishment in 2018, our exponential growth has positioned us as the industry’s benchmark for affordable and luxurious waterborne accommodation. Widely acknowledged as the gold standard in our market, our products embody a harmonious blend of affordability and luxury.

“Looking ahead, our ambitious growth trajectory extends to international projects as we actively pursue tender opportunities overseas. Rooted in familial values, our company is proudly based in the New Forest area, and we are proud to be considered for an award at this time.”

We are delighted to be recognised as a business that demonstrates commitment, innovation and sustainability as these are values that we hold dear. If you are interested in a Waterlodge for your own private use or your holiday park or marina, please contact us as we would be happy to help you. 

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