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Devon Women in Business - The Devon Women in Business Awards 2024

Join us for dinner as we celebrate the achievements of women in business across the county of Devon and present the annual DWIB Awards. The DWIB Awards were launched in 2021 by Louise Jenner and Maureen Frost and get bigger and better each year!

Venue

We are delighted to be returning to Winslade Manor who are one of our Platinum Members and our Event Sponsor.

You will be welcomed at The Forge with a glass of fizz, a bottled beer or a sparkling elderflower on arrival. You will then be served a delicious 2 course dinner.

Categories

There are 12 categories this year:

Start-Up of the Year (female-led business) - Sponsored by Frankman Print, Design, Marketing Web

Small Business of the Year (Sponsored by Dawes Accountants)

Sole Trader / Freelancer of the Year (female-led business)

Employer of the Year (female-led business) Sponsored by Margaret Oscar

Inspirational Leader of the Year (female) - Sponsored by Mercure Paignton

Female Employee of the Year

Customer Service Excellence (female-led business)

Contribution to the Community (over and above normal business activity) Sponsored by Howden Insurance

Community Group / Charity of the Year (run by a woman) Sponsored by Sante Care at Home Ltd

Best Supporting Act (male or female individual) Sponsored by Exeter & East Devon Enterprise Zone

Female Apprentice of the Year - Sponsored by South Devon College

Eco-Friendly Business of the Year (female-led business) Sponsored by Dartmoor Reach Alpaca and Glamping Farm

Winners receive a trophy sponsored by Platinum Member, Dawes Accountants, a certificate and a 'golden buzzer' through to the semi finals of the West Country Women Awards 2025.

The Judges

The DWIB Awards are judged by Louise Jenner, Maureen Frost and Emma Woodward in conjunction with the Category Sponsor.

Charity

This year we will be holding a raffle in aid of a local charity selected by our members. Please let us know if you would like to donate a prize.

There will be live music and dancing after the presentations

There is ample parking at the venue and plenty of local hotels and B&Bs, should you wish to stay over.

Early bird price available now

Event Organised By

Devon Women in Business

www.devonwomeninbusiness.com

A networking organisation open to female business owners and employees across Devon. We also organise the annual Devon Women in Business Awards as well as webinars and workshops

There are 4 membership options starting from £5pm but feel free to come along as a guest to see if we are a good fit for your business