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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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Deer Park celebrates prestigious award win

The team at the utterly exquisite Deer Park Country House Hotel, near Honiton, were celebrating on Monday 29th September when they were named the ‘Best Small Independent Hotel Employer of the Year’ in Caterer.com’s Best Employers in Hospitality Awards 2014. The awards were presented by TV personality Sue Perkins at a prestigious ceremony which took place at Lancaster London.

The epitome of a quintessential English country house, inspired by the best of British, the Deer Park fought off hundreds of competitor employers to join the heady ranks of the ‘Top 60 Best Employers in...

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Crowdcube voted best UK Crowdfunding Platform

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 10/02/2014 - 2:09pm

The world’s first and most successful equity crowdfunding platform, Exeter-based Crowdcube, has won yet another award in recognition of the work it does to help entrepreneurs and businesses access the funds they need to grow and thrive.

The company was selected as the best equity crowdfunding platform for startups and young businesses at the inaugural AltFi Awards last week.

This is the fifth award Crowdcube has won this year and is a testament to how Crowdcube has empowered entrepreneurs to bypass angel networks, venture capital firms and banks.

The AltFi Awards...

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Pebblebed scoops gold in prestigious awards

Authored by Metis Media
Posted: Tue, 09/30/2014 - 5:45pm

Devon vineyard Pebblebed, has been judged top sparkling wine in the South West winning a prestigious gold medal in the South West Vineyards Wine Awards 2014.

The increasingly popular Pinot Noir, red wine was also recognised with a bronze award.

The wine is produced at the Clyst St George winery just outside Exeter.

Owner Geoff Bowen said: “We have a very loyal following for our wines and its great to have this reinforced by a panel of wine experts. A lot of hard work by the Pebblebed team goes into making the wine, from the all those who help with the harvest; to...

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Trust scoops national healthcare award

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 09/30/2014 - 11:50am

The Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust has won a national award for outstanding efficiency and improvement in developing community services.

The Trust’s stroke therapy team added to its growing trophy collection with victory at the HSJ Value in Healthcare Awards on Tuesday night (23 September).

The team beat seven other finalists in the Value and Improvement in Community Health Service Redesign category.

The nomination related to the ongoing success of the team’s early supported discharge (ESD) and VISTA projects.

The team has introduced home visits and...

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Green Energy Awards shortlist announced

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 09/26/2014 - 11:49am

Cutting edge technology and innovation is at the heart of an impressive 2014 shortlist for the prestigious annual Green Energy Awards, organised by Regen SW.

The shortlist was compiled from a record flood of over 100 nominations for inspiring companies, projects and people pioneering the development of sustainable energy in the south west of England. The winners will be announced at a glittering awards ceremony and dinner attended by over 300 industry leadings that is held in Bath Assembly Room on 25 November.

The shortlisted nominees (listed below) will now go through to...

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Police Partnership honours volunteers

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 09/26/2014 - 10:34am

Volunteers who support the work of Devon and Cornwall Police in the communities it serves will be honoured at an awards ceremony tonight (Friday). The Devon and Cornwall Police Partnership Community Volunteer Awards will be held at Sandy Park, home of Exeter Chiefs rugby team. Awards will be presented by Chief Constable Shaun Sawyer, Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Hogg and by Julie Dowton, Chair of Devon and Cornwall Community Watch Association (DaCCWA). In previous years DaCCWA held an annual awards ceremony to acknowledge and celebrate the activities of watch schemes and their...

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Exeter’s SunGift up for two major awards

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 09/23/2014 - 11:28am

Renewable energy specialist shortlisted for national Solar Power award and South West Green Energy Award

Devon renewable energy specialist SunGift Solar has two major achievements to celebrate today after being selected as a finalist in two separate prestigious ‘Installer of the Year’ awards.

The Exeter company – which has designed and installed systems for organisations including the Met Office and Darts Farm – was selected by judges of both the nationally acclaimed Solar Power Portal Awards and the South West Green Energy Awards.

It’s the first time that the...

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Steffan wins prestigious Apprentice Award

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 09/19/2014 - 3:37pm

Steffan Davies has beaten off competition from hundreds of entrants to win the South West Learndirect Intermediate Level Apprentice of the year of the National Apprenticeship Awards 2014.

Steffan has been working at the prestigious Gidleigh Park Hotel for nearly two years. He started by doing an apprenticeship at Exeter College and has now progressed to a Commis Chef.

Steffan, originally from Wales, competed in many competitions including Springboard's Future Chef and through this competition made contact with Michael Caines.

Gidleigh Park is home to the much loved...

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Devon youngsters get chance to shine

Five community colleges in Devon have been taking part in a special competition aimed at developing their business and entrepreneurial skills.

It’s part of the Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership’s Rural Growth Network pilot – one of five nationally, tasked with stimulating economic growth in rural areas – Devon County Council commissioned Devon and Cornwall Business Council (DCBC) to work with pupils at five colleges.

The idea is to help develop young people’s entrepreneurial skills, setting them true to life challenges and to encourage them to work...

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Food & Drink Devon announces 2014 shortlist

With the esteemed Food & Drink Devon awards ceremony just a month away, the shortlist of the county’s most respected and influential artisan food and drink producers has just been announced.

Judges have tasted 134 of the finest meats, sweets and liquid treats, and checked out dozens of farm shops, breweries, restaurants and delis across Devon to select the pick of the crop. James Strawbridge will announce the winners at a foodie feast at Exeter Golf and Country Club on Monday 6th October, where the industry’s top players celebrate the best of Devon’s vibrant food, drink and...

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