Awards

'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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SW take action and raise awareness of Dementia

South West businesses, universities and local authorities are just a few of the organisations who have joined forces to raise awareness of Dementia and to improve the lives of those living with the disorder.

Some of the good work includes setting up cafes, singing and activity groups, becoming a Dementia Action Alliance, attending Dementia Friends awareness sessions and much more.

Organisations have rushed to become involved in raising awareness of Dementia since the Prime Minister's national challenge on Dementia two years ago.

The national challenge on Dementia...

Search is on for South West’s Top Business Leaders

Businesses across Devon and Cornwall are being urged to enter one of the South West region’s top award schemes recognising excellence and enterprise.

The South West’s Institute of Directors Awards 2014 seek to recognise outstanding business people and focus UK-wide attention on the region's success.

Award nominations are open to anyone working at director level in any type of business or organisation– they don’t have to be an IoD member.

Categories include: SME Director, Large Company Director, Family Business Director , Young Director, Public Sector Director,...

Chatham crowned Outdoor Brand of the Year

Exeter-based, British footwear brand Chatham was crowned Outdoor Brand of the Year at the Footwear Industry Awards 2014 for its outdoor and country range – outperforming other popular names including as Clarks, Hi-Tech and Superfit.

The prestigious national Footwear Industry Awards celebrate the successes of the past year, rewarding the brands, retailers and individuals that have captured the industry's attention. The awards were announced at MODA, the UK’s largest footwear and fashion show.

Philip Marsh, Managing Director of Chatham, said: “The award is a real coup for us...

Ruby, Ruby, Ruby! Pinhoe Slimming leader collects award

Slimming World Consultant Penni Ball has proved she's red hot after winning a Ruby Award for her work in helping tackle obesity in the area.

Penni who runs the Pinhoe Slimming World groups at America Hall, was delighted to receive the award for inspiring dozens of people in the local community to start losing weight and improve their health.

The accolade sees Penni, who lost 3.5 stone with Slimming World herself, become a Ruby Consultant.

The award was created in 2009 to celebrate Slimming Worlds 40th anniversary and is given to all Consultants in the UK and...

Exeter duo win coveted title at Radio 2 Folk Awards

Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin have proved they are in a league of their own after clinching the coveted Best Duo title at the 15th BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards at the Royal Albert Hall.

One of the most inventive and captivating rising acts on the acoustic roots scene, the Exeter-based pair triumphed over talented fellow nominees Josienne Clarke & Ben Walker, Ross Ainslie & Jarlath Jenderson and Catrin Finch & Seckjou Keita, receiving their award from another West Country duo that over the last two decades has become one of acoustic music’s most famous pairings – Steve...

Local author shortlised for the Romantic Novel of the Year 2014

Local author Margaret James is one of the contenders shortlisted for the Romantic Novelists' Association's (RNA) most prestigious award - the Romantic Novel of the Year 2014. This year the overall winner of the Award will receive a cheque for £5000 in addition to a trophy to mark the occasion.

Darcey Bussell CBE will announce the winner of each of five categories at the Gladstone Library, One Whitehall Place, London SW1 on 17th March at 6.45 p.m.

The categories from which the 30 final books have been drawn are: Contemporary Romantic Novel, Epic Romantic Novel, Historical...

National award for Devon cider retailer

A Devon based cider maker is celebrating its silver jubilee year in style after winning a national retailing award.

The Green Valley Cyder Barn and Ale House retail outlet based at Dart’s Farm at Topsham near Exeter has won the nationally recognized Drinks Retailing Award for Independent Cider Retailer of the Year 2014.

The Cyder Barn has grown from a small outdoor unit selling only cider pressed on site and made only from Devon apples to a large in-store retail outlet stocking 180 ciders and perrys from the UK and across Europe. It is now probably the largest retailer of...

Mobility scheme wins bronze

A charity based in Exeter has been awarded bronze in the Access for All category at this year’s South West Tourism Excellence Awards.

Countryside Mobility was presented with the award at a black tie ceremony held at the Holiday Inn in Plymouth last week.

Run by charity Living Options Devon, the Countryside Mobility scheme helps to make some of the South West’s top tourist attractions and countryside locations accessible to people with limited mobility.

The scheme has already successfully sited all-terrain mobility scooters known as ‘Trampers’ and wheelchair...

Taste of the West Awards 2014 now open for entries

The West Country is bursting at the seams with fresh local produce and top class pubs, restaurants and cafés. Now, Taste of the West, the leading food and drink organisation for the South West, is looking for the finest food and drink producers and foodie destinations to celebrate the magnificent food and drink of the region.

This is the largest regional awards programme in Britain and Taste of the West Gold, Silver and Bronze award winners’ logos are widely recognised as a sign of quality and provenance across the country, helping to boost business for the winners.

John...

Devon’s recycling heroes celebrated at the Recycle Devon Thank You awards

Devon’s super recyclers are being recognised in a special ceremony to thank them for their hard work in helping to protect Devon’s environment.

This will be the second year of the Recycle Devon Thank You awards which last year marked the 10 year anniversary of the Don’t Let Devon go to waste campaign.

Devon enjoys a recycling rate of 55% (2011/12) making it one of the highest recycling counties in the country. To celebrate and thank the residents of Devon, Recycle Devon is hosting the special event.

Chairman of the Devon Authorities Waste Reduction and Recycling...

Awards

'People First' Award for Simpkins Edwards

SW take action and raise awareness of Dementia

Search is on for South West’s Top Business Leaders

Chatham crowned Outdoor Brand of the Year

Ruby, Ruby, Ruby! Pinhoe Slimming leader collects award

Exeter duo win coveted title at Radio 2 Folk Awards

Local author shortlised for the Romantic Novel of the Year 2014

National award for Devon cider retailer

Mobility scheme wins bronze

Taste of the West Awards 2014 now open for entries

Devon’s recycling heroes celebrated at the Recycle Devon Thank You awards

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