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,...
Last year's Tour of Britain has been shortlisted as a finalist at the prestigious Sport Industry Awards.
The 17th edition of the modern Tour is nominated in the Event of the Year category of the awards.
It’s up against Wimbledon – The Championships 2021, the EFL Sky Bet Play Off Finals, The Hundred, and the BLAST Premier Fall Final.
Devon hosted Stage Two of the 2021 Tour, attracting the biggest crowds of the race with around 200,000 spectators turning out along the 115-mile route from Sherford to Exeter.
A leading national property consultancy has been shortlisted for a prestigious award which celebrates excellence in undergraduate employability.
Fisher German, which has an office in Exeter, has been announced as a finalist for the ‘Best Development Programme’ award in the National Undergraduate Employability (NUE) Awards for the second year in a row.
The award recognises employers who go above and beyond to develop students' technical and soft skills, and empower them to be more effective and successful employees.
Outstanding customer service is just one of the reasons that Tracks of Exeter are celebrating this new year after being crowned both Regional and National Suzuki Dealer of the Year 2021.
The top honours were awarded to the family-run business at a prestigious awards ceremony at the National Dealer Conference in Manchester held by Suzuki GB PLC.
These accolades added to the celebrations of the business who were also marking a big milestone in trading, as Stephen Ody, Managing Director explains:
“We are thrilled to be named as the best in the UK, it’s a fantastic...
A University of Exeter lab manager has been named a "Sustainability Champion" in the 2021 Green Gown Awards UK & Ireland .
Daniela Farina , who works at the Penryn Campus in Cornwall, won the staff sustainability category.
The judges said she showed "great application" and leadership, leading to results across University of Exeter labs that can also be replicated elsewhere.
The University also had three finalists in the awards, which recognise the exceptional sustainability initiatives being undertaken by universities and colleges.
Digital Minister praises Fargo Systems for driving innovation in golden age of UK tech
Fargo Systems has been confirmed as the UK’s leading logistics software supplier as voted for by the sector, winning the prestigious Technology Company of the Year at the recent Multimodal Awards 2021 at the Vox, Birmingham.
Multimodal news readers, exhibitors and industry peers were asked to vote for the technology company they considered the best in the UK from a strong field comprising nine finalists, respectively.
Digital Minister Chris Philp said: "It's great to see companies like...
Law firm Browne Jacobson has won two major awards for promoting diversity and inclusion in the legal sector.
The firm won the Innovation in Diversity & Inclusion Award at the 2021 Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Awards. It also scooped the Innovation Award at the fifth annual UK Social Mobility Awards 2021 on the same day.
Browne Jacobson has established a national reputation for its commitment to promoting greater diversity and inclusion in the legal profession and is currently ranked as one of the top 5 businesses in the UK by the Social Mobility Foundation....
Internationally acclaimed Salcombe Distilling Co. is delighted to have won the prestigious Export Business of the Year category at the Devon Chamber of Commerce Awards, which honours the very best in entrepreneurship and enterprise.
Just over half-a-decade after creating its very first bottle of gin, Salcombe Distilling Company’s brands, Salcombe Gin and New London Light are seen in some of the biggest and most important markets around the globe.
Leading figures from the South West business community were out in force at the newly refurbished Schiller Hall at Buckfast...
Keran Fletcher, an assistant accountant at Bristol Street Motors Renault Exeter, has been recognised for his exemplary performance with a national award.
He received the Masters Respect Award – awarded to the colleague who consistently demonstrates outstanding levels of respect in their role.
Keran was nominated by general manager at Bristol Street Motors Renault Exeter Daniel Mann who stated that “Keran is a role model employee. Not only is he currently undergoing his Vertu Motors training programme to become an accountant, but he has also taken on the role of health...
An innovative environmental event born in Bovey Tracey, South Devon has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award.
The Planet Earth Games first took place in Exeter in July 2019 as a sports event, but became a big lockdown hit through the pandemic reaching over 1.5million people across social media, with a unique series of virtual challenges encouraging people to live more active, sustainable lives.
Planet Earth Games has now been shortlisted in the Social Impact, Engagement and/or Education Award Category for the British Sustainable Sport Awards , which will...
