They came, they saw, they partied - and they celebrated.

The 2015 Ely Standard Business Awards - held in the Lady Chapel of Ely Cathedral - was enjoyed by a sell-out audience who not only enjoyed a sumptious dinner but toasted the very best of local enterprise. Editor John Elworthy welcomed sponsors, finalists and civic guests and told them them there was “much to champion, much to anticipate and, for tonight, much to celebrate”.

Our gallery of photos shows some of the guests enjoying the evening - a special four page section of the paper devoted to all the winners and finalists begins on Page 22 of this week’s Ely Standard.

Councillor Michael Allan, chairman of East Cambs District Council, spoke of their drive to “encourage investment into the area and to see growth in local employment”. It was an evening to highlight “both success and potential”.

Go to our second gallery of the night to see all the winners and the awards presentations.