Bideford-based Haines Watts North Devon LLP sponsors the Bideford and District Snooker League. Haines Watts recently celebrated national success being named as ‘Accountancy Firm of the Year – Small, Medium Size Entities (SMEs’) at the annual Financial Directors (FDs) Excellence Awards. It is a double celebration as the Haines Watts ‘Hustlers’ team from the 2013/14 season won the first division title.
Haines Watts Partner Jonathan Gifford together with work colleague Jamie Thompson and fellow ‘Hustlers’ team members have been playing together for 5 years. In two out of the last...
Exeter-based law firm, Veitch Penny is celebrating having retained its Lexcel and Investor in People quality marks, which the firm has held for 16 and 15 years respectively.
In a simultaneous audit of both awards the assessor praised the firm for its use of plain language in its client care letters, commenting, “ The letters are amongst the best examples I have seen ” and noted that the firm’s significant investment in its IT infrastructure “ should have beneficial effects on client care .”
The assessor concluded his report by saying: “ I was impressed by what I saw in the...
I am absolutely overwhelmed and honoured to be blessed with the title of Employer of the Year for the Venus Awards for Devon 2013, very kindly sponsored by Cathedral Appointments.
A warm thank you goes out to all of you, especially my dear mum who played a pivotal role in getting me nominated all the way through to my remarkable victory. Without her support and that of so many of you, none of this would be possible!
I believe the key to being a good employer is to create a secure and happy environment for your staff in the first place, so that they do their work excellently...
Purity Boutique Spa is proud and honoured to announce that our very own Mariam Badavi is a finalist for Employer of the Year in the Venus Awards 2013 – Devon. A heartfelt thank you goes out to all of you for your votes and for supporting Purity Boutique Spa! In the past year, Mariam Badavi of Purity Boutique Spa Limited has proven that despite even the most difficult circumstances, mustering courage and strength from within breeds success. Her role as a mother in her personal life imparts rare qualities for her business that keep employees happy and motivated to accomplish any goals set...
It's an honour to announce that Mariam Badavi has been nominated for the well-deserved Venus Awards - Devon 2013 for Employer of the Year, sponsored by Cathedral Appointments.
Even after seven months of personal setbacks, she got right back up and displays inspiring strength as a businesswoman and mother. She balances her role as a mother to her family and as owner and director of Purity Boutique Spa with grace and vigour.
While making sure to put her clients' needs and expectations first, she creates a loving environment for her beauty and skincare staff who are happy to...
The nominations for the NatWest Venus Awards in Devon will close at midnight tonight, with hundreds of nominations sent in so far.
This is the first year the Venus Awards have launched in Devon, following three successful years in neighbouring counties.
The Venus Awards recognise the efforts and talents of local business women, and are split into 11 categories covering all aspects of business and personal achievement.
Founded by Tara Howard, a mother-of-four and managing director of the Historic Langtry Manor Hotel in Dorset, the Venus Awards were created to give...
Exeter City’s annual awards ceremony took place at the End of Season Gala Ball with 12 awards being dished out in total for achievements on an off the field.
Supporters’ groups and fans had elected their nominations for those that deserved special recognition, and it gave some individuals a chance to have their moment in the spotlight.
Artur Krysiak got a decent workout on the night as he had to leave his chair on no less than four occasions to go up to the stage to collect his gongs. He was voted Player of the Year by the...
Hilary Edwards, of the Exeter and District Netball League, has been shortlisted as one of three final candidates for the Sports Coach UK Children's Coach of the Year 2012.
400 nominations were received and Hilary has been selected out of all of those candidates across 35 different sports to represent netball.
Hilary has coached High Five netball for Exeter Netball NC's U12 and U14 teams, as well as the England Netball 'Back to Netball' scheme that encourages adults back into the sport. She is a hugely talented and appreciated coach in Exeter, with her...
The award winning Cineon Productions team are once again the proud official sponsor of the “Two Short Nights” film festival and will be moderating the festivals popular ’48 hr Film Challenge’.
Exeter Phoenix and Cineon Productions challenge film makers to create, shoot and edit a film in the space of just 48 hours. Entrants will have the chance for their work to be screened at the opening night of Two Short Nights Film Festival and voted by the audience for the Best Film Award. Full details of how to register can be found via the Exeter Phoenix official page.
