Our Sponsors

​The Mercure Hotel, Paignton sponsors the Inspirational Leader Award 2024.

The Mercure is a modern seafront hotel overlooking the English Riviera and Paignton Green.  Guests can find state-of-the-art equipment in our fully-equipped gym. For a slower pace, head to our international restaurant for a relaxing meal; in the bar, our sun terrace is a perfect place to enjoy a drink overlooking the seafront and beach.  Both the restaurant and terrace are open to non-residents. 

​Dartmoor Reach Alpaca and Glamping Farm are sponsors of the Female-Led Eco-Friendly Business of the Year Award 2024.

Dartmoor Reach Alpaca & Glamping Farm is located near Bovey Tracey on the edge of Dartmoor in Devon. It’s a peaceful and serene place that provides a perfect retreat for people seeking relaxation. Josh and Natalie made it their home in 2015 and started an alpaca farming venture in 2019. In 2021, they opened their gates to the world of ‘glamping’ to offer a unique experience to their visitors. 

Dartmoor Reach is also the home of Love Yoga Tree with Natalie

South Devon College based in Paignton, sponsor the Female Apprentice of the Year Award 2024.

Our wide-ranging provision means that you will always be able to find the right course and all here on your doorstep in South Devon. We offer excellent qualifications in professional and technical vocational diplomas at all levels, a huge range of apprenticeships, university degrees, English and maths support, part-time adult qualifications and bespoke professional training.

Howden Insurance (Newton Abbot branch) sponsor the Contribution to the Community of the Year Award 2024.

Manager, Amanda and Advisor, Louise are often found at Devon Women in Business events and are happy to discuss your insurance requirements face-to-face from their shop in the town centre or by telephone.

Dawes Accountants sponsor the Female-Led Small Business of the Year Award 2024.

Emma Woodward, director at Dawes Accountants, has been involved with the DWIB Awards from the beginning and is on the core judging panel. Dawes also sponsor the trophies for all the categories. 

Louise Jenner, The Dream Job Coach has a background in retail and hospitality management and provides career coaching and business coaching, from her home near Newton Abbot. She works one to one with her clients to move them from frustration to fulfilment in their professional lives.

Louise also runs Devon Women in Business and launched the DWIB Awards in 2021. She will be judging again this year, alongside Maureen Frost and Emma Woodward.

“When I took over the Devon Women In Business facebook group in 2021, I quickly realised how many hugely talented business women we have in the county.

After a couple of really tough years, I thought it would be great to showcase and celebrate these amazing women and their businesses. It’s simply wonderful that we’re back for our second year of the DWIB Awards with such a brilliant team of sponsors.” – Louise Jenner

​Astrality Business Services work with businesses to give direction through business and marketing planning & strategy.  Also experienced in Event Management they are helping to organise the Awards again this year. Founder, Maureen Frost will also be one of the main Judges at this year’s awards.

“Small businesses are the lifeblood of our economy and yet so many great examples go unnoticed.  The DWIB Awards gives visibility to successful women in Devon and also provides a showcase of achievements to inspire others.” – Maureen Townsend

Poppy Jakes Photography is our regular photographer and will be sponsoring the DWIB Awards by capturing some beautiful shots of our winners and guests on the night. You’ll be able to see them in the Gallery after the event.

Poppy specialises in headshots and people as well as interiors for the hospitality sector and is based in Torquay.

​Black Swan Printers (Dawlish) Ltd. Back for a third year, we are delighted that Black Swan will again be sponsoring our printing .  A family run business established in 1977 they offer specialist lithographic and digital printing services, using the very latest Heidelberg and Xerox Digital Presses.

“Black Swan Printers are proud to support the Devon Women in Business Awards which celebrates the successes of local business women. We look forward to working with them this year & in the future to promote their fantastic achievements.” – Richard Masters

One Life Training are Gold members. They offer fun & enjoyable First Aid & Health & Safety training from their Open Public ​Courses area in Marsh Barton, Exeter. Courses are also available online.

“As a local business we are thrilled to sponsor the Devon Women in Business Awards. It is a fantastic celebration of inspiring women across the region, and we wholeheartedly encourage female run businesses to be recognised for the hard work and achievements they make.” – Carole Johnson

​Falcon Digital are our Website Sponsor and we are delighted with the look and feel that they have created in collaboration with our Brand Partner, Qball Creative.

“DWIB is a great cause and one we are passionate about here at Falcon Digital. We are forever striving for more women in STEM and will always facilitate this as much as possible. DWIB is doing a great job and we will continue to advocate for them.” – Charlie Penney

Q Ball Media based in Newton Abbot, Devon is our Design & Brand Sponsor and created the fresh, new exciting look for Devon Women in Business and the DWIB Awards. Q from Qball Media Group (QballCreative) has created all brand and marketing material to keep the DWIB brand up to date with a modern look and feel.

They are digital design & brand identity development experts. They create tailored branding and graphic design that works and wins business for you. They are specialists in creating a strong brand presence. From the conception of a logo to the design of your business and corporate identity.

“We are proud to help and support Devon Women in Business as their brand partner because we want to help and encourage good local talent to become the best of themselves. I am a great believer that anything can be achieved through self-motivation and confidence in yourself and DWIB is one of the great platforms to offer a stage to make that happen.” – Q O’Gorman

Devon Chamber of Commerce is the largest network of businesses in the South West – small, medium and large organisations who want to be better at business.

We help you connect with other businesses, support your company’s growth with our expertise and use our knowledge to help you succeed, all while campaigning on your behalf.

We provide business support, events & training and unparalleled expertise in everything from access to grant funding to international trade.