awards

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,...

Celebrating the very best of British business, www.britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk are proud to announce that entries are now open for the second year running. The prestigious awards showcase the most notable businesses in the country, celebrating the creativity, innovation and resilience within a variety of industries.

After a turbulent couple of years for businesses, the awards are uniting the business community across the UK to celebrate thriving businesses that deserve recognition and praise.

The awards host a total of 16 award categories, with five brand new...

An innovative small business from Cornwall admitted they were ‘amazed’ to be recognised for the second time as being among the ‘best in the West’ at the FSB South West small business awards final this week.

Bodmin firm ARCO2 Architecture Ltd won the FSB South West Ethical-Green Business of the Year trophy in 2019 and this year they were crowned as champions once again in the same green category which now has the title of the Environmental/Sustainability award.

ARCO2 Architecture Ltd were among ten Cornish firms shortlisted for honours at the FSB ‘Celebrating Small...

Following the success of the inaugural Breakthrough Cider Maker Awards, entries are now open for 2022. These remarkable awards are free to enter and offer aspiring cider makers advice, guidance and guaranteed listings with the on and off trade.

The closing date for applications is 28th February.

Barny Butterfield, Chief Cidermaker at Sandford Orchards explains:”The Breakthrough Cider Maker Awards are nothing like any other cider competition. It’s the competition that I wish I could have won when I was starting out. Without a budget, without much help and support, it can be...

Following on from the hugely successful tenth anniversary awards’ celebration last autumn, entries are now open for the prestigious 2022 Food Drink Devon Awards, supported by 2022 platinum sponsor Partners&. The gold standard industry accolades, which celebrate Devon’s finest food and drink, recognise the county’s most talented producers and establishments and this year will also include the new ‘Chef of the Year’ category. The competition is open for entries until Friday 22nd April 2022, with applications welcome from Food Drink Devon members and non-members.

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Winners of this year’s Tech South West Awards have been revealed at a live ceremony at the new multi-million pound Market Hall and Immersive Dome venue in Plymouth.

Artificial reef systems, satellite-powered earth observation and filtration systems to tackle microplastic pollution were among the innovations celebrated at the annual technology awards covering the entire South West region.

Tech leaders and organisations from across the South West tech sector attended the event, now in its third year, which showcases the region’s fastest growing sector.

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Top 40 law firm Trowers & Hamlins' Exeter office has recently enjoyed positive outcomes at both the National Paralegal Awards and the South West Property Awards.

In what was an incredibly successful night for Trowers at the recent National Paralegal Awards, Exeter-based Harvey Lavis was highly commended for his work in the Best Civil Litigation Paralegal category.

Harvey said: "I was thrilled to have been recognised for my work at the National Paralegal Awards," said Harvey "Our Exeter office is full of passionate individuals who are committed to making a difference...

A talented design engineer at Richter has been recognised by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) at a prestigious regional civil engineering event.

The winners of the ICE South West Civil Engineering Awards 2021 in association with Kier BAM were announced by Rob Bell, TV presenter and engineer, on Thursday 30 September at a gala ceremony in the Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel.

Sally Ameen, who is based at Richter in Exeter, was presented with a Highly Commended award in the Graduate of the Year category, sponsored by WSP.

CAPTION: Sally Ameen, Graduate of the...

Wax recycling eco-business The Recycled Candle Company has won an International Green Apple Environment Award in the campaign to find the greenest companies.

The Exeter-based business competed against more than 500 other nominations to scoop one of the coveted awards.

Sargon Latchin, co-founder with Richard Hills-Ingyon says “It’s a real honour to be named as one of the winners in these well regarded environmental awards and join a number of previous winners from the region.

“After the exceptional pressures of the past year and the impact of the lockdowns which...

After judging over 100 entries from across the South West, Literature Works is pleased to announce the six winners of the Quay Words Trading Places Flash Fiction Competition.

Young writers in two age categories were tasked with producing very short pieces of creative writing, 250 words for 14-18 year olds and 500 words for 10-14 year olds. Three talented young writers have placed first, second and third in each category. They have won cash prizes and publication in the forthcoming Quay Voices #1 Anthology of new writing from Exeter Custom House. The winners were: