Awards

Will Jordan (centre) receives MAT Excellence Award for IMP Software.

IMP Planner named Product of the Year at MAT Excellence Awards 2026

IMP Planner, the flagship budgeting, forecasting and reporting platform for multi-academy trusts (MATs) from Exeter-based IMP Software, has won the Product of the Year award at the prestigious national MAT Excellence Awards 2026.

The awards, which give school trusts and organisations supporting the MAT sector the opportunity to celebrate their achievements and recognise their impact on pupils, staff and the community, were held in London earlier this month.

Judges commended IMP’s “impressive” submission, stating that it is “having a demonstrable impact on the MAT sector”,...

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ProDog Raw Shortlisted for SME of the Year

ProDog Raw are delighted to have been shortlisted for ‘SME of the Year’ by the South West Business and Community Awards.

The South West Business and Community Awards recognise businesses, charities, and individuals that have made an outstanding contribution to the region. As ProDog Raw proactively work to support the community through their charitable partnerships, they are proud to have been recognised by such a prestigious body. For example, ProDog Raw have moved central operations and dispatch centre to Highbridge, Somerset, creating 20 new jobs, whilst they provide Avon and...

Local director named ‘most influential client’ at Top 100 Women in Construction Awards

Jane Cartwright, Sales Director for Persimmon Homes Cornwall and West Devon, has been named as the country’s ‘Most Influential Client’ in the 2022 National Federation of Builders’ Top 100 Influential Women in Construction awards.

Jane picked up the award – judged by an independent panel of industry experts – at an exclusive event on Thursday 27th October at the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel in Manchester.

The NFB’s awards ceremony aims to shine a light on those that are working to support equality, diversity, inclusion and equity across the construction industry through their...

South West restaurants invited to offer exclusive tasting events at their premises

Local restaurants and food businesses are being invited to join Azu Spirits, a specialist Devon spirits company, to offer unique whisky tasting and food pairing events to customers.

Dartmoor-based Azu runs a range of popular whisky and gin tasting events, offering customers the opportunity to taste premium spirits through social, engaging group experiences.

Tastings range from informal celebrations to intimate, exclusive offerings exploring rare and much sought-after single malt whiskies or craft gins. The events also offer the opportunity for attendees to discover the...

James Rush named South West’s Most Promising Trainee Quantity Surveyor

James Rush, from Exeter, has been named the South West’s most promising trainee quantity surveyor at this year’s Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) Young Achiever Awards.

James joined South West Highways Ltd. as a Technical Support Administrator in 2019 and was promoted to Assistant Quantity Surveyor in February 2022. He received the award for his intelligence, drive and commitment to detail and is seeking promotion to full Quantity Surveyor within South West Highways in early 2023, before applying to undertake chartership with the Royal Institute of Chartered...

Exmouth Care Home receives Gold Standards Award for end-of-life care

Exmouth House Care Home in Exmouth, Devon has been awarded a national Gold Standards Framework (GSF) Quality Hallmark Award for end-of-life care.

The 31-bed care home provides specialist residential care for people with dementia and those who require end-of-life care.

The Gold Standards Framework (GSF) is an evidence-based, systematic approach to formalising best practice through improving the organisation and coordination of care for people nearing end of life.

Kerry Hunt, Operations Manager at Amica Care Trust, said: “I am proud of our team at Exmouth House for...

Local Plumbing and Heating Company Wins Regional Award

Local plumbing and heating company Synergi SW are delighted to have scooped 'Best Plumbing Maintenance & Repairs Company, South West England' in the 2022 BUILD Magazine Construction and Engineering Awards.

After a public nomination process, BUILD's research team judged the winners based on various criteria including business growth, online reputation, client feedback and client dedication.

Synergi's Office Manager Ameana Saunders said: "This award is a testament to our team of engineers and office support staff who have all worked so hard over the last year. We strive...

Exeter newcomer wins award

Exeter recruitment consultant Jipsy Quinn was named ‘newcomer of the year’ at a glittering awards ceremony in London.

Jipsy joined Berry Recruitment as an admin assistant but was soon promoted and has now been recognised across the near-40 branches as the best newcomer.

The event at the Tower of London was held by Berry Recruitment Group (BRG) that employs nearly 200 people across its four brands.

Lee Gamble, Berry Recruitment’s managing director, said: “Jipsy has demonstrated how enthusiasm, talent and hard work can pay off.

“We are always keen to...

Five Devon businesses win prestigious Queen’s Awards for Enterprise

South West Business Council have announced this year’s regional recipients of the prestigious Queen’s Awards for Enterprise.

The Queen's Awards for Enterprise is an awards programme for British businesses and other organisations who excel in one of four categories: International trade, innovation, sustainable development or promoting opportunity (through social mobility).

Promoted by the Devon Lord Lieutenant’s Office, the Award is the most prestigious award a UK based company can win and just 200 of these significant accolades are given out each year. This year’s Devon...

ECOE directors Andy Extance and Prina Sumaria join founding director Sonya Bedford to celebrate the

Exeter Community Energy wins award for saving 2,590 households £1.3m

Exeter Community Energy (ECOE) has been announced as the winning Community Energy Initiative at this year’s UK Green Energy Awards. Exeter Community Energy’s win primarily reflects its Healthy Homes for Wellbeing scheme, which has helped people far beyond the reaches of Exeter to fight their way out of fuel poverty.

The scheme has assisted 2,590 homes in 2021, saving clients an estimated £1.3 million. The scheme advising households on how to reduce their energy bills, cutting their carbon emissions, and fighting climate change in the process. Healthy Homes sits alongside ECOE’s...

Darts Farm Win Large Farm Shop of the Year Award

Darts Farm named Large Farm Shop of the Year at Farm Retail Association Awards

Nationally-renowned Darts Farm, based just outside Exeter, is thrilled to have been named ‘Large Farm Shop of the Year’ at the Farm Retail Association Awards held on 1st March. Darts Farm is an innovative, family-run business, which was established in 1971 and has grown from humble beginnings to become the unique shopping experience it is today, with a string of prestigious awards to its name.

Michael Dart, who runs Darts Farm alongside his two brothers, James and Paul, comments: “We are absolutely delighted to receive this latest accolade from the Farm Retail Association Awards,...

Awards

IMP Planner named Product of the Year at MAT Excellence Awards 2026

ProDog Raw Shortlisted for SME of the Year

Local director named ‘most influential client’ at Top 100 Women in Construction Awards

South West restaurants invited to offer exclusive tasting events at their premises

James Rush named South West’s Most Promising Trainee Quantity Surveyor

Exmouth Care Home receives Gold Standards Award for end-of-life care

Local Plumbing and Heating Company Wins Regional Award

Exeter newcomer wins award

Five Devon businesses win prestigious Queen’s Awards for Enterprise

Exeter Community Energy wins award for saving 2,590 households £1.3m

Darts Farm named Large Farm Shop of the Year at Farm Retail Association Awards

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