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Halo wins double at Bournemouth Business Awards
11/05/26
We’re delighted to share some brilliant news…
We’ve taken home Business of the Year and Business Innovation at this year’s Bournemouth Business Awards.
Winning both awards is something we’re incredibly proud of. Winning them for the second year running makes it even more special!
As a Southbourne-based agency, recognition like this means a lot to us. We’ve spent the last few years growing, evolving and pushing ourselves creatively, so to see that acknowledged locally, in the place we call home, feels particularly meaningful.
Built on 25 years of creativity, and still moving forward
Halo began life as a creative studio 25 years ago, and over time we’ve grown into the strategic, full-service agency we are today.
Over the last four years especially, we’ve worked hard to modernise the business while protecting the relationships, creative thinking and collaborative culture that have always been at the heart of who we are.
Jess and Nick had this to say about the win:
“Winning these awards again feels incredibly special because it reflects the consistency of what we’ve been building over the last few years. We’ve built a team that genuinely cares about doing exceptional work, and we think that passion and commitment are what people connect with.”
For us, these awards aren’t simply about commercial growth. They reflect the kind of business we’ve been committed to building – one where great work, strong partnerships and a genuinely supportive team culture all matter equally.
Recognition for the way we work
The judges described Halo as a business that continues to go from strength to strength, highlighting both our ambition and the value we place on our people.
We’ve always believed the best work happens when talented people feel trusted, supported and excited by what they do. Creating that kind of environment has been just as important to us as the work we deliver for our clients.
Innovation that keeps the human touch
Our Business Innovation award recognised the way we’re embracing AI across the agency.
For us, innovation has never been about chasing trends. It’s about finding smarter ways to think, create and solve problems, while making sure the human side of marketing never gets lost.
We’re using new tools and technologies to help clients move faster, uncover better insights and explore fresh ideas, but always with strategy, creativity and real-world understanding leading the way.
From Dorset roots to global brands
We’ve always been proud of our Dorset heritage.
Many people still know us for our early work with brands such as Dorset Cereals, Ringwood Brewery and House of Dorchester.
Today, we work with an exciting mix of ambitious organisations, from much-loved local names like Stewarts Garden Centre and Diverse Abilities, through to international brands including Menicon, KINTO and Too Good To Go.
That mix of local and global is something we genuinely love, and it keeps us curious, challenged and inspired every day.
A moment to say thank you
Awards like these are wonderful, but they only happen because of the people behind them.
To our team, thank you for the energy, care and commitment you bring every day.
To our clients, thank you for trusting us, challenging us and growing with us.
And to everyone who has been part of Halo’s journey over the last 25 years – thank you!
This latest recognition feels like a celebration of everything we’ve built so far, and we’re excited about where we go next.
Want to work with an award-winning agency?
If you’re looking for an award-winning agency that combines strategic thinking, creative ideas and genuinely collaborative partnerships, we’d love to hear from you. Whether you’ve got a clear brief or just the start of an idea, get in touch and let’s create something brilliant together.
