The Devon Women in Business Awards 2024

Join us as we celebrate the achievements of women in business across the county of Devon and present the 4th 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 Frankman Design and Marketing, Torquay
2. Small Business of the Year (female-led business) – Sponsored by Dawes Accountants, Newton Abbot
3. Sole Trader / Freelancer 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 Mercure Hotel, Paignton
6. Female Employee of the Year – Sponsored by TBC
7. Customer Service Excellence (female-led business) – Sponsored by Hoburne (Devon Bay), Paignton
8. Contribution to the Community (over and above normal business activity) – Sponsored by Howden Insurance, Newton Abbot
9. Community Group / Charity of the Year (run by a woman) – Sponsored by Santé Care at Home, Milton Combe
10. Best Supporting Act (male or female individual) – Sponsored by East Devon & Exeter Enterprise Zone
11. Female Apprentice of the Year – Sponsored by South Devon College, Paignton
12. Eco-Friendly Business of the Year (female-led business) – Sponsored by Dartmoor Reach Alpaca and Glamping Farm, Bovey Tracey

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 2025.

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 Wellbeing in Action. Please let us know if you would like to donate a prize. Wellbeing in Action is a fantastic organisation led by Lindie Wadlan and Emma Warren. Wellbeing in Action won the Female-Led, Charity / Community Group / Project of the Year 2023.

Entertainment

We will be entertained again this year by Meghan Rae Music. Meghan is a Devon-based singer and has sung at the Devon Women in Business Awards since 2022.

Venue

We are delighted to be able to hold this event at The Forge at Winslade Manor who are 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

Beef Rump with Dauphinoise Potato, Mushrooms and Tarragon

Fillet of Sea Bream with Romesco Sauce, Mashed Potato and Tenderstem Broccoli (GF)

Free Range Roast Chicken Breast with Fondant Potato, Buttered Leeks and Lemon & Garlic Sauce

Mushroom and Celeriac Pithivier (V) (GF) (DF)

Desserts

Winslade Signature Chocolate Delice with Salted Caramel (Vegan option available)

‘Little pod’ Vanilla Panna Cotta, with Passionfruit and Coconut Sorbet (GF)

Sticky Toffee Pudding with Clotted Cream

(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.

There is plenty of parking at the venue and car-sharing is encouraged!

Tickets

Scroll down to book your tickets now.  Members’ discounts apply.

To book a whole table of  8 or 10, please buy your tickets and then email us a list of names so we can ensure you are all seated together!  Email: [email protected]