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Hornoring Outstanding Talent in Business.

Honouring Outstanding Talent in Business

The South West is a region brimming with innovation, creativity, and resilience. Yet, so many of the individuals and organisations driving this dynamic business ecosystem remain under the radar. That’s something the HOT List 2025 is set to change.

Recognising Unsung Business Heroes

Launched as part of the prestigious Business Fest South West, The HOT List 2025 is a new initiative designed to celebrate the unsung heroes of the business world across the South West. These are the individuals and organisations whose effort, ingenuity, and leadership are transforming...

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The Maynard scoops two prestigious UK awards

Authored by rachaelboard
Posted: Wed, 02/22/2017 - 12:28pm

The Maynard scoops two prestigious UK awards: - Social Media Performance of the Year - Best YouTube Performance

The Maynard School is celebrating another enormous marketing victory by winning the prestigious Edurank ‘Social Media Performance of the Year 2017’ to beat competition from all other independent schools from across the UK and Ireland.

The all-girls’ school based in Exeter, which regularly tops the DfE Performance Tables in the region whilst promoting its home-from-home atmosphere, also scooped the ‘Best YouTube Performance’ for its award-winning film #MadeForGirls...

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How to get your training programme the royal recognition it deserves

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 02/02/2017 - 7:12am

From improving staff retention to boosting business growth – learning and development has numerous benefits. But all too often it doesn’t get the recognition it deserves.

That’s why, last year the City & Guilds Group launched the Princess Royal Training Awards – a programme which celebrates the impact of training and development on business performance.

Those who apply are measured against three hallmarks of excellence:

1. Training/learning and development is integral to business performance. 2. The programme is delivered efficiently and effectively. 3. The...

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Do you know the UK's most fantastic commercial fishermen?

The nationwide search for the UK’s best fishermen, seafood restaurants and ports is set to close on 17 February and time is running out to nominate your favourite. The Fishing News Awards, the country’s only awards programme recognising the hard work of those serving in the fishing industry, is back for 2017 following its successful relaunch last year.

The awards cover twelve categories, including specialist awards for particular types of fishing, ports, technical achievements and restaurants, and prizes for the Young Fisherman of the Year and Lifetime Achievement. The awards are...

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West Country baby mattress scoops national award

Authored by Exeter News
Posted: Thu, 12/08/2016 - 12:19pm

West Country mattress makers, Naturalmat, are celebrating today after winning silver in the ‘Best Natural Product’ category at the 2017 Mother & Baby Awards.

Rigorously tested by mums, Naturalmat’s Quilted Coco Mat Cot Mattress proved a hit with parents who loved the hand-made and organic mattress which is naturally anti dust mite, chemical free, non-toxic and naturally fire retardant.

Hand-made in Topsham, Devon using breathable materials including locally-sourced organic lamb’s wool, the baby mattress offers proper support for baby, with four of the five testers...

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Event Exeter plans for the future after gold award

Events company Event Exeter has exciting plans to end the year after winning big at the 2016 Devon Tourism awards.

The company, which represents event venues at The University of Exeter, is now ready to host its Christmas parties for local businesses and residents.

Kate Durward-Akhurst, the Marketing Manager for Commercial Services at the University, said: “We will be welcoming back the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra to our Great Hall for their concert season and there is even another wedding before the year is out!”

Event Exeter won the Gold award for the Venue and...

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Rory Bremner joins national fishing awards in hunt for best commercial fishermen in UK & Ireland

A national awards programme is looking for the foremost commercial fishermen in the UK and Ireland, and the public are being asked to put forward their nominations. Designed to celebrate the dedication, skills, and ingenuity of those working within UK and Irish commercial fishing, the Fishing News Awards 2017 will shine a spotlight on those fishermen and fishing organisations who have excelled in commercial fishing throughout 2016.

The 2017 Fishing News Awards will recognise excellence in commercial fishing across 12 categories, including ‘Young Fisherman of the Year’, ‘Fishing...

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Let a firefighter wash your car

Firefighters up and down the country are preparing to roll up their sleeves to take part in the National Car Wash this Saturday, 10 September to raise vital funds for The Fire Fighters Charity.

Bring your car along and have it washed in return for a donation to The Fire Fighters Charity, the UK’s leading provider of services that enhance quality of life for serving and retired fire service personnel and their families.

Lee Howell, Chief Fire Officer for Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Servicer said: “Monies raised through national fundraising initiatives provide a...

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Great Taste awards success for Luscombe Drinks

This year’s highly anticipated Great Taste award winners have just been announced and Buckfastleigh-based Luscombe Drinks is once again celebrating success. Winning a total of 11 stars at the coveted nationwide awards, which are credited as the world’s largest and most trusted food and drink awards, Luscombe Drinks has now won 58 stars since 2003.

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Exeter student duo win national education awards

Two Exeter College students have been crowned winners at a coveted national educational awards in London.

Samuel Guy, from Sampford Peverell, near Tiverton, won Outstanding Sport Student of the Year at the National BTEC Awards, and James Steel, from Crediton, won Outstanding Hospitality and Travel and Tourism Student of the Year, at the National BTEC Awards.

The event, which celebrates achievement in the country’s most widely taken vocational qualification, was held at the Royal Horticultural Halls in London on Thursday 7th July 2016.

The awards recognise the nearly...

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