Lighthouse Poole retained the title it had won in two of the last three years after a three-month judging process. The panel of independent judges visited 72 sites across the county before announcing the winners on Thursday, October 16, at Weymouth Pavilion. Lucy Funnell, corporate development and events manager at Lighthouse, said: "There’s no business like showbusiness and this award goes to show that business and culture make a powerful combination. "Lighthouse works incredibly hard to make sure everyone who comes here has a great experience, whether they come to see a show, attend a conference, take part in a course, or present a trade fair." Ms Funnell added: "Not only is Lighthouse able to support business users deliver their events our clients find that hosting events in an inspirational arts space offers them a welcome change of pace from their usual business environment.”