Award Categories
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Female Start-Up of the Year 2024
For a Devon-based business founded by a female that started trading after March 2022. The judges will be looking for a sound business idea, how that has been brought to market, taken up to date, with a clear plan for the future.
Sponsored by Frankman Design, Print, Marketing & Web
2023 Winner: Grace’s Giclée Art Print Shop, Exmouth
2023 Highly Commended: The Wellness Angels, Exeter
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6 June 2024
Female Apprentice of the Year 2024
For a female apprentice who is shining in their role and showing huge potential for the future. Judges will be looking for someone who has embraced their workplace, is creative, supports their colleagues and has a clear vision for their career path.
Sponsored By: South Devon College
2023 Winner: Carol Pengilly, M L Eden & Sons Plumbing & Heating Ltd, Blackawton.
2023 Highly Commended: Elise Prowse, Falcon Digital Ltd, Newton Abbot.
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6 June 2024
Inspirational Leader of the Year 2024
For a female business person based in Devon, someone who is seen as a leader inside and outside of her core business, a source of advice and expertise. This person motivates others and inspires other women in business. She may be employed or self-employed.
Sponsored by Mercure Paignton.
2023 Winner: Marie Cleave, Educated Recruitment, Newton Abbot.
2023 Highly Commended: Rachel Buckley, The Family Law Co, Exeter.
2023 Highly Commended: Sally Cope, Koru Connections, Torquay
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6 June 2024
Female Employee of the Year 2024
For a Devon-based female employed by a business who has demonstrated a positive and proactive contribution to their employer and is valued by their colleagues and manager. Someone who has proactively developed their skills and has ambitions for the future.
2023 Winner: Holly Truhol, Jones & Son Pest Control, Bovey Tracey.
2023 Highly Commended: Evi Dunphy, Falcon Digital, Newton Abbot.
2023 Highly Commended: Rosie Gitsham, MMC Ltd, Newton Abbot.
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6 June 2024
Female Sole Trader/Freelancer of the Year 2024
For a female sole trader/freelancer based in Devon, trading for at least 18 months, who can demonstrate business growth & success, effective marketing strategy, customer satisfaction and a clear plan for the future. (Sole Trader can include owners/co-owners of a Limited Company.)
2023 Winner: Eleanor Carr, Unique Boutique Events, Seaton
2023 Highly Commended: Charlotte King, The Pebble Ridge Practice, Torquay
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6 June 2024
Female Led Small Business of the Year 2024
(up to 10 Employees)
For a female-led (or jointly-led) business based in Devon, employing between 2 & 10 people, that can demonstrate business growth & success, effective marketing strategy, customer satisfaction and a clear plan for the future.
Sponsored by Dawes Accountants
2023 Winner: Sam Hastings, North Devon Hog Roast, Winkleigh.
2023 Highly Commended: Kate Bunn and Kirsty Gibbons, K&K Legal Consulting, Exeter
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6 June 2024
Contribution to the Community of the Year 2024
For a female business person based in Devon who goes above and beyond her core business activity to make a positive contribution to her community in terms of social, charitable or environmental impact. This woman may be employed or self-employed.
Sponsored by Howden Insurance
2023 Winner: Theresa Benson, Adopstar, Cullompton
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6 June 2024
Female-Led Community Group / Charity / Project of the Year 2024
For a female-led community group, charity or project based in Devon that demonstrates a significant impact and positive contribution to those they are set up to serve.
2023 Winner: Lindie Wadlan & Emma Warren, Wellbeing In Action, Newton Abbot.
2023 Highly Commended: Pete’s Dragons, Exmouth.
2023 Highly Commended: Community Support Team CIC, Newton Abbot.
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6 June 2024
Customer Service Excellence of the Year 2024
A female-led business, based in Devon, that can demonstrate excellent customer service including good customer retention, testimonials and reviews.
Sponsored by Hoburne Devon Bay
2023 Winner: Poppy Jakes Photography, Torquay
2023 Highly Commended: Nicki Perry nProve Fitness, Honiton
2023 Highly Commended Jazmin Smith & Abi Ward Jones & Son Pest Control, Bovey Tracey
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6 June 2024
Female Employer of the Year 2024
For a female manager based in Devon who is recognised by their staff as a good leader, a fair employer and who motivates the team to exceptional results. Judges will be looking for testimonials from staff and sound training and development ethos, employee engagement and testimonials.
Sponsored by Margaret Oscar Employee Engagement
2023 Winner: Karen Meadows, Pushed, Plymouth
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6 June 2024
Eco-Friendly Business of the Year 2024
For a Devon Woman In Business demonstrating a commitment to great environmental ethics, eco-friendly products or services, sustainability, local purchasing or lowering their carbon footprint.
2023 Winner: Natalie Hyson, Dartmoor Reach Alpaca Farm & Glamping, Bovey Tracey.
2023 Highly Commended: The Sign Maker, Umberleigh.
2023Highly Commended: St Michael’s Nursery, Barnstaple.
Reopen for entry
6 June 2024
Supporting Act of the Year 2024
For a partner or colleague who demonstrates exceptional support for a Devon Woman in Business – this award is open to male and female entrants and the application can be submitted by the person receiving the support.
Sponsored by Exeter & East Devon Enterprise Zone
2023 Winner: Christopher Wills, Wellbeing In Action, Newton Abbot.
2023 Highly Commended: James Astles, Pier Point Bar & Restaurant, Torquay.
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6 June 2024
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