About this category:

The Inspiring Employer of the Year demonstrates the value of investing in their people in order to achieve great things. They prove the value of a strong culture with an empowered and cohesive workforce in their outstanding contribution to Torbay’s economy, or community. They set an example that others can follow.

About this category:

The winner of the Best New Business Award will go to an organisation that has been established within the past two years and demonstrates innovation in its industry and entrepreneurial flare. The judging will look for evidence of a clear growth plan for the future, whilst understanding the current performance coming out of the global pandemic and cost of living crisis.

About this category:

This award will recognise a business, organisation or individual who has gone the extra mile to improve, protect and champion lives of people out in the community.

About this category:

This category is open to businesses with a turnover of up to £1m and will be looking for companies that demonstrate all-around excellence in business. The judging will focus on trading performance and future objectives, the competitive advantage of the business, and will look at examples of specific strategies which have driven business growth. 

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This award is for the employee who is rising through the ranks of their business/organisation showing exceptional talent, dedication and potential along the way.

They will already be making an impact on, and contribution to, that business with a view to being a leader-of-tomorrow.

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Recognising a business that has been a beacon of hope and shining example for the tourism and hospitality industry by showing resilience, grit, determination and entrepreneurship to battle through a series of some of the biggest challenges the sector has ever faced.

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This award is open to any business or organisation that recognises the importance of climate change and is committed to playing a leading role in the green economy and its development.

It could be with new products and services and/or pioneering sustainable business models. It will show how it has adopted new policies and actions to reduce its own carbon footprint and how it is moving towards a net zero position for the benefit of its own business, clients and customers and community at large.

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This award will recognise the person who has led from front and put the interests of the industry/sector/business at the forefront of all they do.

They will be a champion, role model and true leader whose inspiration, determination, enthusiasm and never-say-die spirit will have helped and changed the lives of so many others

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This award will recognise the person, business or organisation that has forged their own path, who have demonstrated new ways to solve common problems, shown great creativity and have brought new tools or practices that have been innovative in their sector.

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Key to this award is adaptability and responsiveness to consumer feedback, showing how you’ve refined your strategy to maintain strong connections with your audience. If your business has launched a groundbreaking campaign that redefined your brand and achieved tangible success, we want to hear your story. Share the research behind your approach, the innovative techniques you used, and the impact your campaign has had on your business and customers.

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This is awarded to an individual who is recognised for their outstanding achievements where they are making a positive impact on their course and in their workplace to advance themselves, their organisation and the community around them.

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This award recognises businesses, organisations, groups, individuals or initiatives that promote physical activity, improve health outcomes, and enhance overall well-being  and mental health, focusing on positive impact and community engagement.