The Devon Women in Business Awards 2023

Join us as we celebrate the achievements of women in business across the county of Devon and present the annual DWIB Awards. The DWIB Awards were launched in 2021 by Louise Jenner and Maureen Frost and get bigger and better each year!

Categories

There are 12 categories this year:

1. Start-Up of the Year (female-led business) – Sponsored by Dawes Accountants
2. Small Business of the Year (female-led business) – Sponsored by Astrality Business Services
3. Sole Trader of the Year (female-led business) – Sponsored by Louise Jenner, The Dream Job Coach
4. Employer of the Year (female-led business) – Sponsored by Margaret Oscar Employee Engagement
5. Inspirational Leader of the Year (female) – Sponsored by enlightenHR
6. Female Employee of the Year – Sponsored by Coops & Co
7. Customer Service Excellence (female-led business) – Sponsored by Hoburne (Devon Bay)
8. Contribution to the Community (over and above normal business activity) – Sponsored by Winslade Manor
9. Community Group / Charity of the Year (run by a woman) – Sponsored by Falcon Digital
10. Best Supporting Act (male or female individual) – Sponsored by Q-Ball Media
11. Female Apprentice of the Year – Sponsored by South Devon College
12. Eco-Friendly Business of the Year (female-led business) – Sponsored by East Devon & Exeter Enterprise Zone

Winners receive a trophy sponsored by Platinum Member, Dawes Accountants, a certificate and a ‘golden buzzer’ through to the finals of the West Country Women Awards 2024.

The Judges

The DWIB Awards are judged by Louise Jenner, Maureen Frost and Emma Woodward in conjunction with the Category Sponsors.

Charity

This year we will be holding a raffle in aid of Children’s Hospice South West. Please let us know if you would like to donate a prize.

Entertainment

We will be entertained again this year by the wonderful Meghan Rae Music.

Venue

We are delighted to be able to hold this event at The Forge at Winslade Manor who are one of our Platinum Members and our Event Sponsor.

You will be welcomed at The Forge with a glass of fizz, a bottled beer or a sparkling elderflower on arrival. You will then be served a delicious 2 course dinner.

Mains

Free Range Chicken Breast with Dauphinoise Potato, Forest Funghi Mushrooms and Tarragon.

Catch of the Day

Roast Cauliflower Steaks with Couscous (V)

Desserts

Winslade Brownie with Clotted Cream

Caramelised White Chocolate Brûlée

Chia Seed Panna Cotta with Coconut Sorbet (V)

(Menu will be sent after booking so you can pre-order your meal.)

Drinks

The bar will be open all evening for you to buy your own drinks. ? ? ? ? ? ?

Dress Code

It’s not ‘black tie’ but it is a party so feel free to dress up and remember your dancing shoes! ????

Transport

Hilton Ames Chauffers are offering DWIB members a 15% discount for travel to and from the venue. Call 01392 338 443 or
07498 595 255 to book your cars. Car-sharing is encouraged!