A leading provider of British Sign Language (BSL) and other deaf and deafblind qualifications in the UK has launched its search for the South West’s most inspirational people involved in the deaf and deafblind community.
Signature has announced the opening of nominations for its eighth Signature Annual Awards, which celebrates people across the UK who are involved in providing a positive impact on the lives of some of the 11 million deaf and hard of hearing people living in the country.
Signature executive director Lindsay Foster said: "We are overwhelmed every year by the...
The Exeter Science Park Centre, designed by LHC Architecture + Urbanism, has been named Project of the Year with a value between £2-7 million at the annual Michelmores Property Awards. The iconic, multi-tenanted building at the heart of the Exeter Science Park opened in June 2015 and has since become home to a range of science and technology based fast growth businesses, start-ups and entrepreneurs. The three-storey, BREEAM Excellent building offers tenants a flexible working space, with virtual services, co-working and hot desking spaces and a diverse range of offices and laboratories....
Seven outstanding Devon farming businesses are celebrating tonight (Wednesday May 18) after picking up the top prizes in the 2016 Devon Farm Business Awards, organised by a partnership of the Devon County Agricultural Association, the Addington Fund and Stephens Scown.
The awards were presented at a dinner and awards ceremony held at Westpoint, home of the Devon County Show, attended by EU Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Affairs Phil Hogan.
Devon’s Farmer of the Year for 2016 and also Best Dairy Farmer is 52 year old Gordon Davis of Westcott Farm, Westleigh, near...
Two Exeter School Combined Cadet Force (CCF) cadets have been awarded the Jack Sadler Award for outstanding contribution to the combined cadet force contingent (CCF). Warrant Officer and Head of Army section Amanda Herring and Flight Sergeant and Head of the RAF Section Ollie Brady were presented with the brass trophy of an artillery shell case and an engraved medal by Colonel David Carson, Colonel Cadets for the South West.
This is the first time a joint Jack Sadler Award has been made in Exeter School’s history. Contingent Commander, Lieutenant Commander (RN) Dr Geoff Chapman...
Members of staff who have gone the extra mile for patients have received special recognition at the RD&E’s third annual Extraordinary People ‘Winner of Winners’ awards.
The ceremony was hosted by broadcaster David Fitzgerald from BBC Radio Devon.
The Extraordinary People awards have several categories and celebrate members of staff and volunteers who have been nominated by colleagues or patients for their ability to exceed expectations in delivering high quality care and services.
The awards are run quarterly and at the end of every year there is a special ‘...
Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital has been shortlisted for the Top Hospitals data quality independent award for its commitment to ensuring the quality of its data is of the highest standard possible.
The data quality award recognises the importance of clinical coding and data quality and the essential roles they play in ensuring appropriate patient care.
Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital was shortlisted following an evaluation of depth of coding, percentage of uncoded spells and percentage of coded episodes with signs and symptoms as a primary diagnosis.
SUEZ and East Devon District Council have being shortlisted for a prestigious national award, reflecting their collaborative approach to improving levels of recycling.
The judging panel for the Materials Recycling Week (MRW) National Recycling Awards 2016 has decided that the successful recycling trials conducted in new Feniton and The Colony in Exmouth warrant recognition, with the winners of each category to be announced on 6 July at a ceremony in London.
Andy Williams, Senior Contract Manager at SUEZ, recycling and recovery UK, said: “From the outset there was a mutual...
A housing team from Exeter is in the running for a top national award.
The team from Exeter City Council has been shortlisted for the MJ Achievement Awards, which are widely recognised as one of the most high profile awards in local government.
The Housing Customer Relations Team, who visit and provide support for the Council’s housing tenants is among eight finalists in the Best Council Services Team Award, which covers all aspects of frontline service delivery, not just housing.
Roger Coombes, Assistant Director - Housing, said: "This is fantastic news and...
Exeter's highly successful staging of the Rugby World Cup 2015 in the city last year has been recognised at an award ceremony.
The City's hosting of RWC2015 won the Event award at the Exeter Living Awards last night (14 April), as well as the Platinum Award for the strongest category winner.
The Royal Albert Memorial Museum was shortlisted in the Arts category and the Leisure & Tourism category, which were won by The Bike Shed Theatre and Exeter Street Food.
Victoria Hatfield, Economy & Tourism Manager for Exeter City Council, said: "I am delighted that we...
A domestic the RD&E has been shortlisted for ITV Good Morning Britain’s Hospital Health Star Awards.
Linda Shelton is a cleaner on the Clyst stroke ward and was nominated for the popular awards by Margaret Ford, the daughter of Roger Johnson who spent several weeks on the ward this year and was looked after by Linda and the ward team.
In her nomination, Margaret praised Linda for being ‘always cheerful and welcoming’ while working in the ‘challenging environment’ of a stroke ward.
She went on: “Linda is very dedicated in carrying out her cleaning duties, often...
