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SUMMARY:Devon Women in Business Awards 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Devon Women in Business Awards 2025\nJoin us as we celebrate the achievements of women in business across the county of Devon and present the 5th 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 11 categories this year: \n\nStart-Up of the Year (female-led business) – Sponsored by City College\, Plymouth\nSmall Business of the Year (female-led business) – Sponsored by Dawes Accountants\, Newton Abbot\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 Biz Fest SW\nFemale Employee of the Year – Sponsored by The Dream Job Coach\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) – Judged in association with Devon RCSAS\nBest Supporting Act (male or female individual) – Sponsored by Astrality Business Services\nFemale Apprentice of the Year – Sponsored by South Devon College\, Paignton\n\nWinners 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 2026. \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 Devon Rape Crisis and Sexual Abuse Services (DCRSAS). 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\nWe are delighted to announce that we have booked a magician for this year’s DWIB Awards. 🪄\n\n\n \n\n\nRichard John MMC is a close-up magician with nearly 20 years of experience captivating audiences across the UK. Richard’s unique mix of card magic\, mind reading\, and mentalism never fails to leave people amazed. With a perfect balance of charm\, wit\, and skill\, his performances are always unforgettable.\n\n\n \n\n\nAs a proud member of the Magic Circle\, Richard is regarded as one of the country’s finest sleight-of-hand artists\, having wowed celebrities\, corporate clients\, and audiences at weddings and parties. He even lent his expertise to the film Now You See Me 2. Get ready for an experience like no other!\n\n\n \n\n\nRichard will be performing during the reception and around the tables during dinner.\n\n\nDinner Menu\nYou will be served a delicious 3 course dinner followed by tea/coffee and after dinner mints. \nStarters \nBasil marinated heritage tomatoes\, black olive tapenade\, baby mozzarella & rocket salad (NF\, GF) Dairy-free & Vegan options available on request. Contains dairy\, sulphite. \nOR \nPressed Ham hock terrine\, peas\, broad bean & lovage emulsion\, melba toast & frisée salad (NF\, DF) Gluten-free option available on request. Contains wheat gluten\, soya\, egg\, mustard. \nOR \nGrilled halloumi\, glazed oranges\, quinoa & pickled carrots\, pomegranate & watercress salad (NF\, GF) Dairy-free option available on request. Contains dairy. \nMains \nRoasted chicken breast\, smoked potato & parsley terrine\, carrot puree\, buttered spring greens\, pea fricassee\, red wine sauce (NF\, GF) Dairy free option available on request. Contains celery\, mustard\, dairy\, sulphite. \nOR \nSlow-cooked shoulder lamb\, fondant potato\, slow-cooked onions\, peas & mint puree\, herb roasted aubergine\, rosemary sauce (GF\, DF\, NF) Contains celery\, mustard\, sulphite. \n  OR             \nWild mushroom ravioli\, chargrilled vegetables\, sage butter\, roasted sunflower seeds\, watercress (V\, NF) Dairy-free & Vegan options available on request. Gluten-free option (Wild mushroom and celeriac open ravioli) available on request. Contains wheat gluten\, dairy\, egg. \nDesserts \nDark chocolate torte\, date & coconut crumb\, orange mascarpone cream (NF) Dairy-free & Gluten free options available on request. Contains dairy\, wheat gluten\, egg. \nOR \nLemon & lime posset\, poached strawberry & honey madeleine (NF) Gluten-free option available on request. Contains dairy\, egg\, wheat gluten \nOR \nPoached Rhubarb upside-down cake\, brown sugar cream\, confit orange (NF) Gluten-free & Dairy free option available on request. Contains wheat gluten\, dairy\, egg. \nPLUS \nFreshly brewed coffee\, tea & after-dinner mints to finish. \n*NF- nut-free\, DF- dairy-free\, GF – gluten-free\, V – vegetarian\, VG – vegan \n(The menu will be sent after booking so you can pre-order your meal. Deadline for pre-orders is 26th October 2025.) \n  \nDrinks \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) and 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. Ticket sales close: 30th October 2025 \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 and Magician\n6.30 pm –  Starter\n7.00 pm –  Main Course\n7.45 pm –  Awards Ceremony Part 1\n8.15 pm –  Dessert\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-2025/
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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