IT was game on for a couple of independent retailers who scooped the top industry award for Reading last night.

Becky and Darrell Ottery who own Eclectic Games were crowned Retailers of the Year at the fifth Reading Retail Awards.

To a standing ovation they received excited applause as the couple picked up the gong from comedian Bobby Davro.

"We are amazed," said Darrell.

"It's validation from an external source from what we have already had from our customers," said a shocked and stunned Becky.

The pair were among the many retailers and restaurant owners honoured at the awards ceremony held at the Hilton Hotel and presented by ITV Meridian presenter Sangeeta Bhabra.

"You know you do too much shopping when you recognise so many faces here," Sangeeta told the audience.

Winners of the night were:

Service with a Smile - Specsavers

The Shop I Can't Live Without - T&T Nails Studio (Independent) John Lewis Partnership (Multiple)

My Favourite Coffee Shop - Quantum Internet Cafe

The Lovely Lunch - Zest

Restaurant of the Year - Cerise

Trainee of the Year - Lewis Floyd

Shooting Star - Jacqui Miles

Manager of the Year - Richard Larsen

Promotional Initiative of the Year - Caversham Traders Association

Visual Display or Design of the Year - Smiggle

Independent Retailer of the Year - Wordplay

Multiple Retailer of the Year - John Lewis

Retailer of the Year - Eclectic Games

For a full round-up of the evening and all the picture see this week's Reading Chronicle out Thursday.