South West Communications Group has been named among the finalists for two categories of the Comms Dealer Sales Awards 2014.
The Exeter-based telephony, Internet connectivity and data centre company has been shortlisted for the Reseller Sales Team of the Year, for businesses with more than a £7.5 million turnover, and in the Reseller Marketing Campaign category.
The Sales Team entry was based around South West Communications Group’s rapid rise to ShoreTel’s Circle of Excellence and Gold Partner status in the first year of reselling its unified communications solutions....
From 700 nominations, John Crawley, a volunteer at St Petrock’s, Exeter’s charity for people who are homeless, has been announced as one of five finalists for the Britain’s Best Volunteers Award.
John first arrived at St Petrock’s eight years ago for assistance while sleeping in an unoccupied building. Keen to move forward, he offered to volunteer in St Petrock’s kitchen and now regular stands in for the kitchen manager in her absence.
John’s commitment to helping others is not limited to his mornings at St Petrock’s; in the afternoon he volunteers at Hospiscare and had...
Dorchester-based independent developer C G Fry & Son announce Poundbury development site manager Steve Walker has been revealed as a national runner-up as the house building industry celebrated its heroes at the NHBC ‘Pride in the Job’ Awards. This is the only UK competition dedicated to recognising the exceptional people on the ground who oversee housing projects from start to finish.
Steve (54) from the Dorset village Sydling St Nicholas, was rewarded for achieving the highest standards in all aspects of house-building, taking pride in everything from the wellbeing of his...
Devon and Somerset Trading Standards Service has been shortlisted for two separate awards by the Local Government Chronicle (LGC), recognising its ongoing work to protect residents and businesses against doorstep crime gangs and rogue traders.
The joint service, commissioned by Devon and Somerset County Councils, has been recognised from over 660 entries to this year’s awards, for its innovative partnership work in tackling rogue traders. Together with the Police, BBC local radio, businesses, Age UK and other agencies, the project team is helping to increase public awareness to...
Apprentice star Karren Brady is urging members of the public to nominate stroke survivors, carers and volunteers in the Stroke Association's 2014 Life After Stroke Awards (LASA).
The 2014 Life After Stroke Awards, which are sponsored by TONI&GUY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, recognise the courage and determination of stroke survivors, and celebrate the commitment and dedication given by carers and volunteers.
The Stroke Association is a chartity close to Karren's heart after she suffered a brain aneurysm in 2006, which could have lead to a stroke.
Leading South West law firm, Stephens Scown LLP is celebrating being crowned Private Client Team of the Year in the 2013 British Legal Awards at a glittering awards ceremony in Old Billingsgate Market, London.
The firm beat off tough competition from four leading London law firms and was the only firm shortlisted from the South West. This recognises the joint work of the family law and private client teams across the region.
Robert Camp, managing partner, said: “Stephens Scown was pitched against some of the best law firms both nationally and internationally and this...
It all began with a quiet nomination that made her smile and then a video which introduced Mariam Badavi and Purity Boutique Spa to the world. Now, she is nominated for the prestigious Employer of the Year Venus Award at the National Ceremony on November 22nd, 2013.
Some of you may know that some of the greatest challenges for Mariam occurred just before she opened the doors of Purity Boutique Spa. Her children gave her the courage in the face of adversity to build a strong team from scratch. She knows that showing compassion and listening to her team and supporting them in any way...
The Deer Park is celebrating after being awarded Silver in the Devon Tourism Awards, held in association with Visit Devon.
The country house hotel in Weston, near Honiton was awarded Silver in the Business and Venue Tourism Category, sponsored by Exeter International Airport.
The awards were announced a lavish ceremony at the Grand Hotel in Torquay last week.
Managing Director at Deer Park, Mark Godfrey commented: “We are utterly ecstatic to have been crowed Silver at the Devon Tourism Awards. We’ve heavily invested in the Deer Park over the last 12 months and it...
An NHS communications and community relations manager from Exeter has been recognised by the NHS Leadership Academy for the way he reaches out to involve local communities in decisions about healthcare.
Nick Pearson has been shortlisted for a prestigious ‘emerging leader of the year award’.
The award recognises NHS staff who have gone above and beyond in their role to make a difference to the way patients are cared for.
Nick’s role is to involve people in decisions about healthcare.
He said: “I always strive to put patients and those that use NHS services at...
