Platinum Award
Winner:
Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery
“We were truly blown away by RAMM’s submission: the quality and range of work, and the sheer number of people who have enjoyed its offering. Here’s to another 150 years!”
@RAMMuseum | rammuseum.org.uk
Arts
Winner:
Thelma Hulbert Gallery
“Thelma Hulbert Gallery offers a remarkable range of exhibitions, and is an innovative, unsung hero in the community.”
@thelmahulbert | thelmahulbert.com
Bar
Winner:
Lloyd’s Lounge
“Lloyds Lounge gets consistently good reviews, and it’s easy to see why – it has responded to Exeter’s needs. A determined business with the drive to succeed.”
@chillatlloyds | lloydslounge.co.uk
Business Services
Winner:
Air Marketing Group
“This is an intelligent company, clearly getting results for their clients. What a cracking 2018 they’ve had! A stellar company doing Exeter proud.”
@airmarketinggrp | air-marketing.co.uk
Café
Winner:
Apple Blossom Cafe
“Appealing décor, an abundance of light and local produce served by friendly staff: what more could you want?”
@applecafeuk
Charity
Winner:
Balloons (Devon)
“A true inspiration for Exeter, doing heaps on a small budget, making a big difference to people’s lives. Impressive profile and reach achieved this year.”
@fund4balloons | balloonscharity.co.uk
Civic
Joint Winner:
CoLab Exeter
“A vital service for Exeter’s most vulnerable – and often overlooked – people. This is a highly complex undertaking and CoLab are rising to the challenge superbly.”
@CoLabExeter | colabexeter.org.uk
Civic
Joint Winner:
Exeter Library
“With so many libraries across the country facing closure, Exeter Library’s nomination blew us away. Huge community offering, and an astonishing number of events.”
@exeterlibrary | www.devonlibraries.org.uk/web/arena/exeterlibrary
Creative
Winner:
Luminous Show
“Superb combination of technical and imaginative creativity delivering high-impact projects for some huge household name clients. Adds a splash of magic to major events – thrilling!”
@luminousshowtec | luminous-showtech.com
Education
Winner:
Cornerstone Academy Trust
“A very strong application. Demonstrating outstanding achievement from a highly technical, practical and successful organisation which is achieving nationally as well as locally.”
tcat.education/en/
Event
Winner:
Exeter Pride
“A fantastic 10th year for Exeter Pride, celebrating the LGBTQ+ community in a public and wholly inclusive way. A truly brilliant event for the region.”
@ExeterPride | exeterpride.co.uk
Food/Drink Producer
Winner:
Good Game
“Clear growth, strong brand, an admirable ethos and some seriously impressive business development five years into their journey.”
@goodgametopsham | good-game.co.uk
Hair & Beauty
Winner:
Radiance Medispa
“Operating to an extremely high national standard, comparable to those on Harley Street. Putting Exeter on the map for quality beauty treatments and services.”
@RadianceMedispa | radiancemedispa.co.uk
Health & Wellbeing
Winner:
Exeter City Community Trust
“Inspirational advocates for the importance of children living healthier, fitter lives through exercise. Having a huge impact in the city.”
@ExeterCCT | exetercitycommunitytrust.co.uk
Homes & Interiors
Winner:
Sapphire Spaces
“This what it’s all about! These guys really know their industry and are using internationally recognised suppliers whilst remaining connected to their community. Stunning results.”
@SapphireSpaces | sapphirespaces.co.uk
Leisure & Tourism
Winner:
Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery
“An extraordinary place celebrating 150 years of sparking curiosity in both young and old. We can all be proud of this world class attraction in Exeter.”
@RAMMuseum | rammuseum.org.uk
Legal & Financial
Winner:
The Exeter
“Talk about growth and success! Added 49 new team members in 2018, whilst increasing income rapidly. Trading on a national scale with a city name.”
@_theexeter | the-exeter.com
New Business
Winner:
Luminous Show Technology
“The mixture of experience and talent brought by the company founders, along with some serious hard work, has paid off. The future looks bright!”
@luminousshowtec | luminous-showtech.com
Retailer
Winner:
Nourish of Topsham
“A truly unique offering to Exeter, with a feel-good factor. Their continually increasing profits in a tough sector are highly impressive.”
@Nourish_Topsham | nourishoftopsham.com
Property
Winner:
Exeter Science Park
“An exciting development as a beacon of tech and innovation, bringing vital growth to the region, and reflecting the quality and talent in the city.”
@ExeterSciencePk | exetersciencepark.co.uk
Restaurant
Winner:
MEAT59
“It’s clear that these guys are pros, both at sales and producing amazing burgers! They really care about providing the best service possible. Mouth-watering!”
meat59.com
Retailer
Winner:
Nourish of Topsham
“A truly unique offering to Exeter, with a feel-good factor. Their continually increasing profits in a tough sector are highly impressive.”
@Nourish_Topsham nourishoftopsham.com
Technology & Innovation
Winner:
Degould
“Innovation in its purest form – Degould have used technology to create an impressive monitoring system saving time, money and resources. Very impressive, one to watch.”
degould.com