A nursery provider has been recognised at an awards ceremony.

Tops Day Nurseries, which has more than 30 nurseries across the south and southwest, was recognised at the Solent SME Growth 100 Awards.

The awards honour the region's top-performing privately-owned small and medium-sized enterprises, ranked by growth in turnover.

Tops Day Nurseries, with over eight nurseries across Hampshire including in Fawley and Lymington, was awarded Leadership Team of the Year, led by S&W.

The organisation was commended for its standout performance in a challenging market and its eco-sustainable business model that has already achieved net zero.

The company was also praised for its strong colleague engagement and ongoing investment in outdoor spaces.

In addition to this win, Tops was named a finalist in two other categories: Most Outstanding Finance Team of the Year and Entrepreneurial Business of the Year.

Sam King, CEO of Tops Day Nurseries, said: "This recognition is a brilliant achievement and a reflection of the incredible work happening across every part of the organisation."