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Devon Business Awards People First Award

'People First' Award for Simpkins Edwards

South West accountancy firm Simpkins Edwards was thrilled to collect the People First Award at the Devon Business Awards 2026, run by Devon Chamber.

Sponsored by Great Devon LSIP, this category recognises businesses investing in employee wellbeing, development and workplace culture.

The judges said: “The winning entry stood our because it was clear that people are at the very heart of the organisation. The panel were impressed by the strength of their development pathways, the visibility of leadership support, and the tangible evidence of high engagement and retention. A...

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Sports Personality of the Year 2014 finalists revealed

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 10/16/2014 - 4:53pm

Sportsmen and women, volunteers, coaches, committee members and community champions around Teignbridge have been revealed as finalists in the prestigious Teignbridge Sports Personality of the Year Awards, run by Teignbridge District Council.

The council today reveals the committed and talented people who have been selected as finalists for the Awards, which recognise sporting success and contributions at all levels around the district.

Winners will be announced at the annual awards ceremony on Friday 28 November at the Langstone Cliff Hotel, Dawlish Warren.

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Green awards finalists announced

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Mon, 10/13/2014 - 12:07pm

The shortlist for the 2014 Devon Environmental Business Initiative (DEBI) Awards has been announced with a good showing from Exeter businesses.

A total of 55 entries were received, with judges implementing tough criteria to select the finalists in each category.

DEBI Chair Andy Vickery, said: “We’re delighted to have such a wide range of businesses and educational initiatives from all areas of Devon represented in the shortlist.

“The judges will be visiting all of them over the coming weeks in order to make an informed decision on the outright winners in each...

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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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