Platinum Award
Winner:
CoLab
“CoLab drives £5m+ impact through creative, business, and community collaboration—transforming Exeter’s entrepreneurial landscape with outstanding results.”
Arts & Creative
Winner:
Exeter Phoenix
“Powerhouse of creativity: 1,500+ events, 200 films, 30 exhibitions, 350k visitors. From grassroots talent to global artists, Exeter Phoenix inspires at every level.”
Business Services
Winner:
Adopstar
“Adopstar excels in innovation and growth: 28 staff, £1.34m turnover, 61 apprentices trained. A shining example of excellence in business services.”
Charity
Winner:
CoLab
“CoLab’s most impactful year: 11,531 visits, 280 courses, new initiatives. Transforming lives across Exeter with compassion, systems change, and measurable impact.”
Community
Winner:
Parental Minds
“Parental Minds empowers 1,000+ caregivers through counselling, workshops, and peer support—strengthening families, networks, and embedding lived experience in every service.”
Exeter Hero
Winner:
Gillian Travis & Jen Harris, The Baby Room Exeter
“Supporting 1,000+ families annually with empathy, creativity, and care, Gillian and Jen’s Baby Room shines as a true community hero.”
Food & Drink Producer
Winner:
Little’s Coffee
“38 years strong: £6.5m sales target, 34 staff, viral reach, B Corp certified. Little’s Coffee disrupts markets while championing Devon.”
Health & Beauty
Winner:
Georgie Glow
“From one room to 12 staff, 300+ new clients, ethical skincare and community events. Georgie Glow blends growth with conscious beauty.”
Legal & Financial
Winner:
The Mortgage Quarter
“37% turnover growth, £903k revenue, 945 mortgages completed, £10k raised for charity—The Mortgage Quarter thrives on expertise, community, and impact.”
Leisure & Tourism
Winner:
Stuart Line Cruises
“Stuart Line Cruises delivers unforgettable trips with innovation, wildlife care, and community commitment—making every journey more than just a cruise.”
New Business
Winner:
12 Bar Music and Social
“12 Bar redefines independent culture: music, coffee, and creativity bringing people together in an inspiring, community-driven space. .”
Property
Winner:
NooKo
“NooKo transforms historic buildings into thriving, future-focused spaces. Developments like Paternoster and Concord House set the standard for urban regeneration.”
Restaurant, Pub & Bar
Winner:
Inglenook Hospitality
“Inglenook proves pubs can be profitable and purposeful—creating memorable experiences while supporting local producers and charities.”
Retail
Winner:
The Old Well Garden Centre
Sustainability
Winner:
Metpow
“Metpow leads sustainability—combining technology, community, and climate action, setting sector standards while backing local green initiatives.”
Technology
Winner:
Metpow
“With £1m+ turnover, Metpow redefines utilities with smart, carbon-cutting solutions, making marinas and holiday parks intelligent, future-ready spaces”
Young Business Person (Under 30)
Winner:
Bethany Taylor, City Science
“Bethany Taylor leads 71 decarbonisation projects worth £4m, launches Women in Net Zero, and inspires through technical expertise and community leadership.”