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Spring 2025

2024 Winners

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