Exeter Chamber has declared its first ever standalone business awards, The Exeter Impact Awards a huge success. Over 220 attendees came together to celebrate business success in Exeter and the greater Exeter area, at The Forge, at Winslade Manor on Thursday 20^th April 2023.

The awards received over 70 entries and nominations across the six categories: People, Place, Business, Next Generation, Team Achievement and Chamber Member.

The winners of the categories are;

People: Ciara Eastell, University of Exeter Business School

Place: Sonya Ellis of Exeter Craft Hub – sponsored by One Voice Media

Business: Mumie (Mama Health Ltd) – sponsored by bespa

Next Generation: Sean Tilson of Checkit Plus Ltd – sponsored by SETsquared Exeter

Team Achievement: Football Fun Factory – sponsored by Building Greater Exeter

Chamber Member: Coastal Recycling

The judges were so impressed by the entries that Highly Commended awards were also presented to four additional people and businesses. Among the standout recipients were Andy Hood of Westbank, Princesshay’s Soft Services Team, Generator Hub and Smart Cookie Virtual Assistant.

Richard Marsh, CEO of Exeter Chamber, speaks about the success of this year’s event, “It’s always so inspiring to see the incredible impact that individuals, teams and businesses are making in our local community. We were thrilled to receive so many nominations and to see so many deserving winners recognised for their contributions.”

The Exeter Impact Awards will now form part of the annual events calendar for Exeter Chamber and will continue to showcase the diverse and inspiring work being carried out by businesses in Exeter and the greater Exeter area.

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