VFS Partners, Carswell Gould, win ‘Innovation/Growth Catalyst of the Year’ at the Southampton Business Success Awards

Carswell Gould, the integrated marketing agency, has been honoured with the prestigious ‘Innovation/Growth Catalyst of the Year’ award at the Southampton Business Success Awards.

The presentation took place on Wednesday 14th May at the Southampton Guildhall as part of the 803rd Annual Mayor Making Ceremony of Southampton City Council. The award was presented to Gareth Miller, Managing Director, and Ed Gould, Creative Director, by Councillor James Baillie the newly sworn in Lord Mayor of Southampton.

In his official notification letter advising Carswell Gould of the award win, Peter Taylor, Chair of the Southampton Chamber of Commerce said, “Carswell Gould is such a dynamic Southampton agency, which demonstrates remarkable business agility and growth whilst maintaining their commitment to regional and economic development. Their work is outstanding, particularly in regard to the organisation and running of Venturefest South, which is such a major ecosystem connecting entrepreneurs, investors and established businesses across our region together.”

Ed Gould, Creative Director at Carswell Gould said, “We are thrilled to receive this award and honoured to have been invited to be part of the esteemed Mayor Making Ceremony. I am proud of our team and this award is recognition of the way we go beyond marketing. Our collective thinking supports brand leaders, tech innovators, entrepreneurs and decision-makers, applying creativity as a catalyst for growth and change.”

Gareth Miller, Managing Director at Carswell Gould commented, “It’s really pleasing to achieve this sort of recognition from our business peers and what made the occasion even more special was that one of our clients, Green Snow, were also recognised with an award for Ecommerce/Online Business of the Year.”

Carswell Gould works with a wide range of regional, national and international brands across different industry sectors. It also dedicates time to help to stimulate regional collaboration and growth, through its work organising the Venturefest South programme and working with Hampshire Chamber of Commerce to organise the forthcoming SOGROW business event.

Find out more about Carswell Gould: www.carswellgould.co.uk