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Devon firms dominate regional business awards nominations

Nearly 20 businesses and individuals from Devon have helped the county lead the way in the shortlist for the biggest awards contest for small businesses in the South West.

The regional FSB ‘Celebrating West Small Business Awards’, which will culminate at a final in Weston-Super-Mare early in March, has seen a near record-breaking amount of entries across 12 categories for both...

Why donkeys are the darlings of this awards season

With donkeys having their moment in the spotlight, thanks to award-winning films like The Banshees of Inisherin and the upcoming EO , The Donkey Sanctuary highlights why these engaging creatures are capturing hearts worldwide with their enduring appeal as one of the UK’s favourite animals*.

In his acceptance speech for best actor at the Golden Globes, Colin Farrell received the...

Plymouth’s Mini Police programme wins awards and grows into home-schooling

Plymouth’s Mini Police programme for 8 - 10-year-olds, which has been running in the city’s primary schools for over a year, has achieved an impressive series of milestones for its community.

The city’s Mini Police programme has been recognised with a series of national Police awards this year including the Mini Police Award, Innovation Award and Cadet Unit of the Year Award. The...

Food Drink Devon Award Winners 2022

Devon’s Finest Celebrate at the Food Drink Devon Awards

Devon’s talented food and drink scene was alive at Monday (3rd October) night’s 11th Food Drink Devon Awards. Over 330 individuals from the county’s finest food and drink producers, hospitality and catering businesses and speciality retailers celebrated in style at the esteemed awards’ ceremony, held at Crowne Plaza Plymouth with its breath-taking views overlooking Plymouth Sound. The...

SALCOMBE BREWERY CO. CELEBRATES GOLD AT THE EUROPEAN BEER CHALLENGE AND THE SIBA AWARDS

Salcombe Brewery Co. celebrates gold at the European Beer Challenge and SIBA awards

Salcombe Brewery Co. is delighted that its Pilsner has been awarded a Gold Medal at the 2022 European Beer Challenge following hot on the heels of a Gold for Belgica, its small batch Belgian Pale Ale, at the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) Awards.

Jordan Mace, Salcombe Brewery’s Managing Director, comments: “It is a tribute to our great brew team, led by Sam Beaman, that two of...

James Hopkins of NABC: ‘I tell my staff this is the toughest thing they’ve ever done’

After winning 2021 & 2022 Corporate Live South West Awards founder James Hopkins told Marcus Hepping what lies behind the success. James Hopkins is not the kind of person to do anything slowly. He speaks quickly, gesticulating to emphasise each point he makes; he thinks quickly; and, above all, he does business quickly. "NABC, the company the former Educational International Business...

Greg Parsons, Susy Atkins, Ian Cameron and Howard Davies (outside the Met Office)

Food Drink Devon Launches Sustainability Pioneer Award

A major new Devon-based award designed to celebrate and promote sustainability has been launched by Food Drink Devon, the county’s leading food and drink organisation which has over 350 members, at the Met Office headquarters in Exeter. Food Drink Devon’s Sustainability Pioneer Award will shine a light on businesses that go the extra mile in their endeavours to be environmentally friendly....

Susy Atkins appointed to Food and Drink Devon's board

Food Drink Devon, one of the county’s leading food and drink organisations, has appointed Susy Atkins to their board of directors. Renowned national drinks writer, drinks columnist for the Sunday Telegraph and drinks editor for delicious magazine, Susy will also head up the judging of the drinks categories in the 2022 Food Drink Devon Awards, which close for entries on 22nd April.

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Jurassic Fibre supports Devon Tourism Awards as their ultrafast full-fibre broadband roll out gathers pace in Devon

Devon-based ultrafast full-fibre broadband company, Jurassic Fibre has today announced that they will be supporting the Devon Tourism Awards.

The popular annual awards, which are now in their 12th year, recognise and showcase tourism businesses across the region who demonstrate excellence and innovation as well as resilience during the challenges of the pandemic. The awards cover the...

Tour of Britain shortlisted for award

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...

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