An heroic former Devon and Cornwall Police officer who confronted the gunman during the shootings in Keyham, Plymouth, in August 2021 has received a bravery award from King Charles.
Zach Printer was named on the monarch’s first Civilian Gallantry List and was decorated with the honour at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday 11 December.
A senior leader at Devon’s foremost health and wellbeing charity, Westbank Community Health and Care, has won a prestigious regional award that recognises the work of Care Professionals across the South West.
Andy Hood, who oversees Westbank’s Carers Services including Devon Carers, was named Team Leader of the Year at the Care and Support West awards 2024, now in their 11th year....
Cranbrook Town Council is proud to announce that it has received the Saving Devon's Treescapes Award from Devon Wildlife Trust on behalf of the community.
This is the second prestigious recognition the Town has earned for its commitment to nature and conservation.
Earlier in July, Cranbook Country Park was honoured with the Green Flag Award 2024, which recognises and rewards...
Rowcroft Hospice is proud to announce that it has been shortlisted for the national Frontline Team of the Year Award at the upcoming Third Sector Awards 2024. This prestigious accolade highlights the exceptional dedication and compassionate care provided by the hospice team who work tirelessly to support patients with life-limiting illnesses and their loved ones across South Devon.
Teacher Matt Buck from Chances Alternative Education School in Dawlish, is the Silver winner for Pearson National Teaching’s ‘Unsung Hero’ Award.
Selected from thousands of nominees across the UK, the win highlights the remarkable impact that Matt and Chances have on shaping the lives of the young people in their care.
Chances is an OFSTED registered ‘Good’ school. They...
Exeter Philharmonic Choir is among only a handful of organisations in the city to have received a special Commendation Award from the Lord Mayor.
Two representatives of the Choir, Vicki Henderson and Geoff Poad, attended a reception at the Guildhall on Friday 10th May to receive the Award from the Lord Mayor of Exeter, Councillor Kevin Mitchell, for the Choir’s services to vocal music...
A five-star hotel in Devon has been crowned the South West’s best after coming out on top at a major regional awards ceremony.
Bovey Castle has won the gold award for Large Hotel of the Year in South West Tourism Excellence Awards, with over 300 delegates attending the event in the Great Hall at the University of Exeter.
The hotel, which is part of the Eden Hotel Collection...
Cofton Holidays, an eco-friendly tourist destination managed by a local Devon family, has earned some well-deserved acclaim with three prestigious awards, honouring their years of dedication to enhancing the visitor experience on-site.
Amidst fierce competition from various businesses across the South West, Cofton Holidays proudly clinched Bronze for Holiday Park Of The Year at the...
Condy Mathias, a prominent accountancy firm with offices in Plymouth and Tavistock, is proud to announce its shortlisting in both the SME of the Year and Employer of the Year categories at the esteemed South West Business & Community Awards.
This recognition comes as a testament to the firm’s significant growth and commitment to excellence over the past year, which has seen the...
The Donkey Sanctuary’s on-site Gift Shop has won the Best Devon Attraction Retail Shop of the Year award.
The venue at the Sidmouth sanctuary has been named as the overall Devon winner for its best range, choice, appropriateness, local sourcing, display and pricing in the Devon’s Top Attractions’ 2023 awards.
The Gift Shop, in the heart of the Sidmouth sanctuary, is stacked...
