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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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Exeter business recognised

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 05/28/2023 - 2:57pm

The Berry Recruitment branch based in Exeter won a major award at a ceremony in London.

It was the annual conference of Berry Recruitment Group (BRG) held at the Royal Thames Yacht Club.

The Exeter team picked up a ‘board recognition award’ for developing the ‘permanent’ recruitment side of the business.

Staff from the company’s near-40 branches across England and Wales attended the event.

Managing director Chris Chown, who presented the award to branch manager Cory Elliott, said: “Our Exeter branch very much deserved a board recognition award for its...

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UK Roofing Awards 2023 — winners announced

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 05/16/2023 - 9:27pm

The winners of the 2023 NFRC UK Roofing Awards were revealed last week (12 May) at the InterContinental London — The O2, in a glittering awards ceremony hosted by broadcaster Colin Murray.

Exeter-based firm Progressive Systems Ltd took home two awards - the only company to win in two separate disciplines.

The Headline Sponsor for the event was Radmat Building Products , and Recticel Insulation were the sponsor of the drinks reception and after-show party.

James Talman, NFRC CEO, said: "My congratulations go out to all those who have won at this year’s UK Roofing...

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Devon business honoured with first ever King's Award for Enterprise

Authored by Program
Posted: Fri, 04/21/2023 - 7:41pm

A scientific services business from Devon has been recognised by the UK’s most prestigious business awards.

Brixham-based Scymaris was today unveiled as a winner of the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise, in the International Trade Category. Founded in 2016, Scymaris is a leading provider of Ecotoxicology, Environmental Fate and Analytical Chemistry Laboratory Services to global agrochemical, pharmaceutical, industrial chemicals and biocides industries.

The firm responds to critical regulatory and research requirements, to understand how chemicals can impact the...

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Devon-based David & Charles bring home industry award again for 2023

David & Charles, the independent publishing house, started in Newton Abbot in 1960 now based in Exeter, have returned once more with ‘Specialist Consumer Publisher of the Year’.

The Independent Publishers Guild awards were held on March 22nd at London’s OXO Tower and brings publishers from across the country together to celebrate their success throughout the industry. Publishing houses including Bloomsbury, Canongate, and Nosy Crow were in attendance, alongside industry names and sponsors like Gardners, The Bookseller and ReadMedia.

David & Charles, who...

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The Positive Birth Company wins Parenting Brand of the Year for second year running

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 03/22/2023 - 10:53pm

The Positive Birth Company has been crowned Parenting Brand of the Year for the second year running in the prestigious Made for Mums Awards, dubbed by many in the parenting sector as the “baby brand oscars”.

The independent small business also celebrated two other wins; gold in the New Parent Product & Service category for their Postpartum Pack, and silver in the Pregnancy/Birth Product and Service category for their Pregnancy Pack.

Founder and CEO, Siobhan Miller, said of the win, “I’m so proud that The Positive Birth Company has been named Parenting Brand of the...

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Exemplary Exeter-based builder named Heavenly Builder of the Year - while his firm picks up a further award at top industry event

An Exeter building company has fought off competition across the South West to scoop up two gongs at a prestigious industry awards event.

Dale Chadwick Carpentry and Construction Ltd picked up the accolades at the Federation of Master Builders’ (FMB) 2023 South West Master Builder Awards, sponsored by Openreach and hosted by comedian Aurie Styla, held at Winchester’s Norton Park Hotel on Friday 17 March.

The awards recognise excellence in the region’s small and medium-sized construction companies and are run by the FMB, the largest trade association in the UK...

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Family Lawyer Imran Khodabocus

Exeter lawyer recognised in True Honour Awards

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Thu, 03/09/2023 - 2:23pm

The work of Imran Khodabocus from The Family Law Company was commended in the IKWRO (Iranian and Kurdish Women's Rights Organisation) True Honour Awards.

These awards are presented to a person or organisation that has taken a stand against “honour” based violence.

Imran said: “I’m in awe simply being in the company of like-minded people committed to tackling this horrible crime. Congratulations to everyone who was nominated.”

Appointed a Director in 2022, Imran heads up the Domestic Abuse Response team at The Family Law Company. His casework includes protecting...

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ProDog Raw Shortlisted for SME of the Year

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 11/16/2022 - 11:32pm

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...

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

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 10/31/2022 - 10:21pm

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...

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Whisky tasting events

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

Authored by Azu Spirits
Posted: Wed, 10/19/2022 - 1:40pm

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...

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