

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: DWIB Awards 2025
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 14 Nov, 2025 at 06:00 pm – Fri, 14 Nov, 2025 at 11:00 pm
- **Event Description**: The Devon Women in Business Awards 2025

Join us as we celebrate the achievements of women in business across the county of Devon and present the 5th annual DWIB Awards. The DWIB Awards were launched in 2021 by Louise Jenner and Maureen Townsend and get bigger and better each year!

Categories
There are 12 categories this year:

? Start-Up of the Year (female-led business) – Sponsored by City College, Plymouth
? Small Business of the Year (female-led business) – Sponsored by Dawes Accountants, Newton Abbot
? Sole Trader / Freelancer of the Year (female-led business) – Sponsored by TBC
? Employer of the Year (female-led business) – Sponsored by Margaret Oscar Employee Engagement
? Inspirational Leader of the Year (female) – Sponsored by Biz Fest SW
? Female Employee of the Year – Sponsored by TBC
? Customer Service Excellence (female-led business) – Sponsored by Ladram Bay
? Contribution to the Community (over and above normal business activity) – Sponsored by TBC
? Community Group / Charity of the Year (run by a woman) – Sponsored by (tbc)
? Best Supporting Act (male or female individual) – Sponsored byTBC
? Female Apprentice of the Year – Sponsored by South Devon College, Paignton
? Eco-Friendly Business of the Year (female-led business) – Sponsored by Dartmoor Reach Alpaca and Glamping Farm, Bovey Tracey

Winners receive a trophy sponsored by Platinum Member, Dawes Accountants, a certificate and a ‘golden buzzer’ through to the finals of the West Country Women Awards 2026.

The Judges
The DWIB Awards are judged by Louise Jenner, Maureen Townsend and Emma Woodward in conjunction with the Category Sponsors.

? Charity
This year we will be holding a raffle in aid of Devon Rape Crisis and Sexual Abuse Services (DCRSAS). Please let us know if you would like to donate a prize. DRCSAS won the Female-Led, Charity / Community Group / Project of the Year 2024.

? Venue
We are delighted to be able to hold this event at Sandy Park, Exeter.

? Entertainment
We are delighted to announce that we have booked a magician for this year’s DWIB Awards.

Richard John is a close-up magician with nearly 20 years of experience captivating audiences across the UK. Richard’s unique mix of card magic, mind reading, and mentalism never fails to leave people amazed. With a perfect balance of charm, wit, and skill, his performances are always unforgettable.

As a proud member of the Magic Circle, Richard is regarded as one of the country’s finest sleight-of-hand artists, having wowed celebrities, corporate clients, and audiences at weddings and parties. He even lent his expertise to the film Now You See Me 2. Get ready for an experience like no other!

Richard will be performing during the reception and around the tables during dinner.

?️ Dinner Menu

You will be served a delicious 3-course dinner followed by tea/coffee and after dinner mints.

The menu (shown on our website) will be sent after booking so you can pre-order your meal.

? Drinks

The bar will be open all evening for you to buy your own drinks.

? Dress Code

It’s not ‘black tie’ but it is a party, so feel free to dress up.


? Transport &amp; Accommodation
There is plenty of parking at the venue (chargeable) and car-sharing is encouraged!

? The Marriott Courtyard Sandy Park Hotel is situated next to Sandy Park Conference Centre and has 250 Bedrooms.
Should you wish to make a group booking of 10 rooms or more please contact your Sandy Park Event Coordinator to receive preferential rates. Alternatively, you can book individual discounted rooms through the link on our website.

EARLY BIRD TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW! ? Visit: https://devonwomeninbusiness.com/dwib-events2/devon-women-in-business-awards-2025/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/exeter/dwib-awards-2025/200028610138239
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, nonprofit, charities, business, parties, performances, festivals, workshops, art, magic-show, conferences
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 30

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://devonwomeninbusiness.com/dwib-events2/devon-women-in-business-awards-2025/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=exeter-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Exeter
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Sandy Park Way, Exeter, EX2 7, United Kingdom
- **lat**: 50.70934
- **long**: -3.46989
- **full address**: Sandy Park Way, Exeter, EX2 7, United Kingdom

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Devon Women in Business (https://allevents.in/org/devon-women-in-business/25964767)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 14 Nov, 2025 at 06:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sandy Park Way, Exeter, EX2 7, United Kingdom
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Devon Women in Business
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** entertainment, nonprofit, charities, business, parties, performances, festivals, workshops, art, magic-show, conferences
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about DWIB Awards 2025 ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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