Platinum Award
Winner:
Coastal Recycling
“Envisioning Exeter’s sustainable future and contributing expert services to nearly 1,600 organisations including Exeter University and Devon County Show. Prompted a significant increase recycling while educating thousands – generating a better tomorrow, today!”
@coastalrecycling | www.coastaluk.co.uk
Arts & Creative
Winner:
Exeter Phoenix
“The phoenix has risen this year! Impressive efforts to host over 1,100 live events and sell thousands of tickets, with its ‘Big Screen in the Park’ a particularly strong highlight.”
@exeter_phoenix | www.exeterphoenix.org.uk
Bar
Winner:
Margoux Restaurant & Wine Bar
“Very bold and daring to move into a unique prime location within Princesshay. Bucks the trend with an exciting cocktail lounge appealing to all ages and rave reviews.”
@margoux_exeter | www.margoux.co.uk
Business Services
Winner:
AB Brand and Marketing Agency
“Phenomenal achievements in its 40th year! Highly impressive Christmas campaign for St Petrock’s; also strong awareness aid for South West Water. Creativity applied for community good.”
@ab_and_beyond | www.ab-uk.com
Sponsored by: Hotel Indigo Exeter
Charity
Winner:
FearLess
“Complex cases, highly active, challenging times. Referrals up 20% YoY. Vital work supporting 6,000 adults and children, on a mission to break the cycle of domestic abuse.”
@wearefear_less | www.fear-less.org.uk
Civic
Winner:
Exeter Phoenix
“Deeper and wider Exeter engagement: increased the number of ‘Pay What You Can’ events across its programme and successfully promoted mental health to hundreds at its Bloom Festival.”
@exeter_phoenix | www.exeterphoenix.org.uk
Sponsored by: Exeter Living
Education
Winner:
Life Chance Group
“National recognition for organisation and founder, 12% more students, exceptional attendance levels, important new outreach programme and charity: great year of significant growth for this therapeutic learning provider.”
@lifechance_uk | www.lifechance.org.uk
Event
Winner:
Colour Bomb by The Bear Trail
“An explosion of popularity saw growth from a one-off event to two action-packed, sold-out weekends, with free tickets for Ukrainians. Sprinkling Exeter with colourful entertainment!”
@the_bear_trail | www.thebeartrail.co.uk
Sponsored by: Warwick Event Services
Financial
Winner:
The Mortgage Quarter
“Demonstrated clear financial growth and impressively consistent since inception, with 40% increase in turnover and huge numbers of client mortgage applications completed. Noteworthy reliability too.”
@mortgagequarter | www.themortgagequarter.co.uk
Sponsored by: Yellowtail Financial Planning
Hair & Beauty
Winner:
Male Focus Salon
“Since opening in April this much-talked about, highly distinctive salon increased from two to six stylists, powered by five-star reviews. Excellent training portfolio for local barbershops!”
@malefocus | www.malefocus.co.uk
Health & Wellbeing
Winner:
EPIC Solutions
“Exponential growth for this high quality, young people’s healthcare specialist. New state-of-the-art premises, a dozen cross-disciplinary associates, and supported 600 young people across the region.”
Homes & Interiors
Winner:
Stovax & Gazco
“Exceptional year for this major Devon success story: a market leader and innovator. Developed hydrogen gas fires and led vital campaigns. New 205,000 sq ft facility reflects growth.”
@stovaxgazco | www.stovax.com
Legal
Winner:
Community Law Clinic at University of Exeter
“This forward-thinking clinic is heavily involving students with real-life experience and bringing through the next generation of lawyers. Providing invaluable access to the legal system.”
https://law.exeter.ac.uk/communitylawclinic/
Sponsored by: Yellowtail Financial Planning
Legal
Winner:
Stephens Scown Solicitors
“First south west law firm to receive B Corp certification. Initiated sophisticated and valued CX Evolved project to place client experience at heart of practice.”
@stephensscown | www.stephens-scown.co.uk
Sponsored by: Yellowtail Financial Planning
Leisure & Tourism
Winner:
Markets in Exeter
“Dynamic year with inventive pop-up and longer events increasing participation and footfall. Over 50 of city’s indies traded at the new Exeter Independent Market – a proper potpourri!”
@marketsinexeter | www.marketsinexeter.co.uk
New Business
Winner:
Butt Estates
“Clear entrepreneurial success going from few properties to advertise to over 60 listed and majority sales agreed. Smartly run by a promising young estate agent!”
@butt_estates | www.buttestates.co.uk
Sponsored by: EntreConf
People Services
Winner:
Avocet Recruitment
“A strong 2022 ensuring increased permanent placement business by 54% and profitability doubling. Undertook a clever rebrand and pivoted its marketing strategy to garner huge reach.”
@avocetrecruit | www.avocetltd.co.uk
Property
Winner:
Vickery Holman
“Record headcount and turnover levels for this multi-disciplinary, employee-owned property consultancy. High-profile deals included Revolution, lettings at SkyPark and Topsham Brewery. Also took on eight graduates.”
@vickeryholman | www.vickeryholman.com
Sponsored by: Exeter Property Awards
Restaurant
Winner:
Harry’s Restaurant
“Impressive longevity serving delicious locally-sourced food for 30 years to its loyal customer base. Launched its Harry’s at Home service that went down an absolute treat.”
@harrysexeter | www.harrysrestaurants.co.uk
Sponsored by: Crumbs
Retail
Winner:
Bernaville Nurseries
“Highly effective marketing strategy resulted in record December sales and took a huge leap with sustainable packaging efforts. A fantastic 65th anniversary!”
@bernavillenurseries | www.bernaville.co.uk
Sustainability
Winner:
Coastal Recycling
“A significant 2022 onboarding over 170 new clients seeking to improve their sustainability practices through analysis. Newly employee-owned, its recycling initiatives are a beacon for countless businesses”
@coastalrecycling | www.coastaluk.co.uk
Sponsored by: Oxygen House