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🏆 Devon Women in Business Awards 2026 – Our 6th Annual Celebration! 💖Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the achievements, ambition, and contribution of women in business across Devon!
Launched in 2021 by Louise Jenner and Maureen Townsend, the Devon Women in Business Awards have grown into a wonderful annual celebration of our county's businesswomen and the people who support them.
This year, we're returning to the fabulous Estuary Suite at Sandy Park, Exeter, for an evening of recognition, entertainment, networking, and, of course, celebrating!
📅 Friday 20th November 2026
📍 Sandy Park Conference Centre, Exeter
⏰ 6.00 pm – 11.00 pm
**🏆 The Awards**
We'll be presenting awards across 12 categories, recognising everyone from inspirational leaders and successful business owners to exceptional employees, apprentices, community champions, and those unsung heroes who make such a difference behind the scenes.
Our categories and sponsors are:
• Start-Up of the Year – Fran Minifie Photography
• Small Business of the Year – The Dream Job Coach
• Sole Trader / Freelancer of the Year – Dartmoor Reach Alpaca Farm
• Employer of the Year – Margaret Oscar Employee Engagement
• Inspirational Leader of the Year – Business Fest SW
• Female Employee of the Year – Midlife Harmony
• Customer Service Excellence – Ladram Bay
• Contribution to the Community – Newton Abbot Racecourse
• Community Group / Charity of the Year – Presented by Memory Matters
• Unsung Hero – Accentuate Visuals
• Female Apprentice of the Year
• Female Director of the Year – Dawes Accountants
Our winners will each receive a trophy, kindly sponsored by Platinum Member Dawes Accountants, a certificate, and a coveted 'Golden Buzzer' taking them straight through to the semi-finals of the West Country Women Awards 2027!
**🥂 What to expect**
Enjoy a delicious three-course dinner, entertainment, the excitement of the awards presentations, and plenty of opportunities to connect with Devon's fantastic business community.
We'll also be holding a charity raffle in aid of Memory Matters. Donations of raffle prizes are very welcome!
**👗 Dress code:** It's not black tie, but it IS a party, so feel free to dress up!
**🎟️ Tickets**
Everyone is welcome to join us, whether you're a finalist, sponsor, supporter, DWIB member, or simply someone who loves celebrating the achievements of women in business.
Standard tickets are £85, with discounted tickets available for DWIB members and finalists. Tables of 8 or 10 can also be booked.
Visit our website to secure your place. If you're booking a table, please email us with your guest list so we can ensure you're all seated together.
📧 [email protected]
🌐 devonwomeninbusiness.com
Come along, raise a glass, make some wonderful connections, and help us make the 6th annual DWIB Awards a night to remember!
We can't wait to celebrate with you! 💖
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