Platinum Award
Winner:
EX2 Group
“Exemplar sustainability-focused business. One project alone for the NHS will save over £1m in operating costs and five million KWs of electricity. Outstanding year with sales up to £10m, EX2 are worthy Platinum winners.”
@ex2electrical | ex2electrical.com
Arts & Creative
Winner:
Exeter Library
“Inventive, vital role deep in heart of city’s cultural fabric, with impressive half a million visitors in 2023, many engaging events plus fostering of local talent.”
@Exeter.Library | devonlibraries.org.uk
Bar
Winner:
Barnova
“Sales at Christmas market up exceptional 33% plus bars for 70+ events in 2023. Ambitious, creative, successful: strong performance for Barnova in another excellent year.”
@barnovaevents | barnova.co.uk
Business Services
Winner:
Adopstar
“Momentous year, impressive metrics, bursting far through its £1m sales target with revenues up 63% for this team of now 40+ marketers and ad specialists.”
@adopstar_ltd | adopstar.com
Sponsored by Hotel Indigo Exeter
Charity
Winner:
Devon Air Ambulance Trust
“Record number of incidents handled in 2023 – 13% higher. Extended flying time to 19 hours a day. Notably innovative fund-raising, with Mishap Fashion initiative.”
@devonairambulance | daat.org
Civic
Winner:
Conversation Café by Devon Ukrainian Association
“Phenomenal impact welcoming Ukrainian refugees and supporting host families. Established Saturday school for children; approached by other councils due to success. A credit to Exeter.”
@execonvocafe | dua.org.uk
Employer
Winner:
AB Brand and Marketing Agency
“Considerate approach to team reflected in clean sweep of 100% internal ratings. Several bespoke new initiatives and a clear focus on health and wellbeing. Impressive.”
@abbrandandmarketing | ab-uk.com
Event
Winner:
Bear Town
“Extraordinary journey and growth with sales approaching £500K, it’s now the south west’s leading indoor role-play centre. Rapid sell-out Princess School was a highlight.”
@bear_town_play | beartown.co.uk
Sponsored by Warwick Event Services
Financial
Winner:
Old Mill
“Substantial organic and acquisition-led growth indicated by team increase of 32% to 385. Supportive of Exeter SMEs via strategic growth planning as well as through financial services.”
@oldmillafp | om.uk
Hair & Beauty
Winner:
Exthetics
“Watershed year for Exthetics with sales on course to double. Holistic approach with new services and treatments, clear business strategy and impressive client retention.”
@extheticssouthwest | exthetics.co.uk
Health & Wellbeing
Winner:
Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise
“Commercially successful with sales up to £10.6m and socially responsible with free treatment for the homeless. Invested in staff and increased appointments to nearly 7,000 annually.”
@PenDentalSE | peninsuladental.org.uk
Homes & Interiors
Winner:
System Six Kitchens
“Strong year for south west’s largest kitchen manufacturer. Sales up to £13.5m, aided by substantial investment increasing factory capacity by 30%. Excellent partnerships with local suppliers.”
@systemsixkitchens | systemsixkitchens.co.uk
Legal
Winner:
Stephens Scown Solicitors
“An Exeter powerhouse: its 340-strong team generated sales of £24m. Its excellent 2023 was underpinned by enhanced internal systems and a highly attentive approach to clients.”
@stephens_scown | stephens-scown.co.uk
Sponsored by Exeter Property Awards
Leisure & Tourism
Winner:
Luxury Coastal
“Smart and nimble growth in its five years culminated in holiday lettings sales in 2023 of £9.1m. Clear focus, burgeoning reputation, set fair for continuing success.”
@luxurycoastalholidays | luxurycoastal.co.uk
Sponsored by Alliance South West
New Business
Winner:
Cameron Mills Group
“Incredible growth from a standing start for this clever, creative offering. Works with over 1,000 children each week via 30 self-employed staff and with top musicians.”
@cameronmillsgroup | cameronmillsgroup.com
Sponsored by EntreConf
People Services
Winner:
Six Degrees
“2023 has been a transformative year! This movement has pure wow-factor, doubling its membership and profoundly impacting women’s lives.”
@sixdegreescommunity | sixdegrees-group.com
Property
Winner:
Acorn Property Group
“St Leonard’s Quarter is a pinnacle property highlight in Exeter and an exemplar for sustainable building. Proudly providing 41 affordable housing units – truly standout.”
@acorn_property_group | acornpropertygroup.org
Sponsored by Browne Jacobson
Restaurant
Winner:
Exe Restaurant & Bar
“Taking locally sourced and ethical to the next level, Exe started during uncertain times and has blossomed. Fully booked across winter, distinctive part of brand Exeter.”
@Exe_Restaurant | exerestaurant.co.uk
Sponsored by Clear Sky Publishing
Sustainability
Winner:
EX2 Group
“Environmental strategy powers these thoughtful engineers – developing four new specialist divisions, attaining Pas2030 accreditation, and growing its team by 50%. Has become THE hub for sustainable tech.”
@ex2electrical | ex2electrical.com
Technology
Winner:
Nexus Open Systems
“Showcased advanced tech expertise, supporting major names including Western Power, the Met Office, Vickery Holman and Bishop Fleming. New Birmingham office, sales through £7m, ambition rising…”
@nexus.os | nexusos.co.uk