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SUMMARY:Devon Women in Business Awards 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Devon Women in Business Awards 2026 (Save the Date!)\nJoin us as we celebrate the achievements of women in business across the county of Devon and present the 6th annual DWIB Awards. The DWIB Awards were launched in 2021 by Louise Jenner and Maureen Townsend and get bigger and better each year! \nCategories\nThere are 12 categories this year: \n\nStart-Up of the Year (female-led business) – Sponsored by Fran Minifie Photography\nSmall Business of the Year (female-led business) – Sponsored by Louise Jenner\, The Dream Job Coach\nSole Trader / Freelancer of the Year (female-led business) – Sponsored by Dartmoor Reach Alpaca and Glamping Farm\nEmployer of the Year (female-led business) – Sponsored by Margaret Oscar Employee Engagement\nInspirational Leader of the Year (female) – Sponsored by Business Fest SW\nFemale Employee of the Year – Sponsored by Jo Douglas\, Midlife Harmony\nCustomer Service Excellence (female-led business) – Sponsored by Ladram Bay\nContribution to the Community (over and above normal business activity) – Sponsored by Newton Abbot Racecourse\nCommunity Group / Charity of the Year (run by a woman) – Presented by Memory Matters\nUnsung Hero (formerly Supporting Act) (male or female individual) – Sponsored by Accentuate Visuals\nFemale Apprentice of the Year – Sponsored by tbc\nFemale Director of the Year – Sponsored by Dawes Accountants\n\nWinners receive a trophy sponsored by Platinum Member\, Dawes Accountants\, a certificate and a ‘golden buzzer’ through to the semi-finals of the West Country Women Awards 2027. \nThe Judges\nThe DWIB Awards are judged by Louise Jenner\, Maureen Townsend and Emma Woodward in conjunction with the Category Sponsors. \nCharity\nThis year we will be holding a raffle in aid of Memory Matters. Please let us know if you would like to donate a prize.  DRCSAS won the Female-Led\, Charity / Community Group / Project of the Year 2024. \nVenue\nWe are delighted to be able to hold this event in The Estuary Suite at Sandy Park Conference Centre\, Exeter. \nEntertainment\n\nThe entertainment for the evening is to be confirmed.\n\n\nDinner Menu\nYou will be served a delicious 3-course dinner followed by tea/coffee and after-dinner mints. Menu to be confirmed. \n Drinks\nThe bar will be open all evening for you to buy your own drinks. Or you can request a pre-order form for your drinks by emailing devonwomeninbusiness@gmail.com and then sending your completed form to Sandy Park. \nDress Code\nIt’s not ‘black tie’\, but it is a party\, so feel free to dress up.  \nTransport & Accommodation\nThere is plenty of parking at the venue (chargeable). Car-sharing is encouraged! \nThe Marriott Courtyard Sandy Park Hotel is situated next to Sandy Park Conference Centre and has 250 Bedrooms. Should you wish to make a group booking of 10 rooms or more please contact your Sandy Park Event Coordinator to receive preferential rates. Alternatively\, you can book individual discounted rooms through the link below: \n\n\n\nBook your corporate rate for Sandy Park Affiliates \n\n\n\n*Please note this link will allow you to book up to 3 rooms at a time. When booking through this link\, you also receive parking and a 24 hour cancellation with no pre-payment. \nTickets\nScroll down to book your tickets now.  Members’ and Finalists’ discounts apply.   \nWhen booking a 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! \nEmail: devonwomeninbusiness@gmail.com \nTimings for the Evening\n6.00 pm –  Arrival\n6.30 pm –  Starter\n7.00 pm –  Main Course\n7.45 pm –  Awards Ceremony Part 1\n8.15 pm –  Dessert & Entertainment\n8.45 pm –  Awards Ceremony Part 2\n9.15 pm –  Coffee and mints\n9.30 pm –  Charity Raffle\n10.00 pm – Networking and Celebrating\n11.00 pm – Goodnight!
URL:https://devonwomeninbusiness.com/dwib-events2/devon-women-in-business-awards-2026/
LOCATION:Sandy Park\, Sandy Park Conference & Banqueting Centre\, Sandy Park Way\,\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX2 7NN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Devon Women in Business
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