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Meet All The Shortlisted Nominees

We are taking nominations from across the South West Region. Historically, we have received an enormous volume of nominations, often exceeding 1000 entries, so for anyone who does get shortlisted, it is a massive achievement!

Shortlisted nominees are announced on 3rd January 2025 

This year, the standard of entrants was so high that we shortlisted a record-breaking number for the awards across the award categories. While we cannot give them all an award, each winner is truly deserving of recognition for their achievements.

The South West Business and Community Awards judging process saw a range of esteemed entrepreneurs come together to scrutinise our finalists and select the short-listed nominees from the 460 nominations and the winners among them.

James Phipps, Chairman of Excalibur Group and renowned Entrepreneur was part of the judging panel and said:
Judging this year’s awards was tough. Every entry was of a very high standard and each one was unique which made the decision harder. I’m very proud of the quality of businesses that we have in this region and these awards give them the true recognition that they deserve.
Alec Jones-hall, Director of South West Business and Community Awards said
We are proud and excited to be celebrating outstanding achievement across the region and rewarding those who are making a huge impact throughout the South West. It is also a time for the business community to come together, not only to celebrate the accomplishments of those shortlisted and the deserving winners of each category, but also to mark the fact that we all continue to play a vital role in the success of our region and that its future achievements will be built on the foundations we lay today.

Awards Categories

Business of the Year

Shortlisted Nominees

  • Shortlisted nominees are announced on 3rd January 2025. Enter today, as your name may be listed here!

Male Entrepreneur of the Year

Shortlisted Nominees

  • Shortlisted nominees are announced on 3rd January 2025. Enter today, as your name may be listed here!

Female Entrepreneur of The Year

Shortlisted Nominees

  • Shortlisted nominees are announced on 3rd January 2025. Enter today, as your name may be listed here!

New Start-Up of The Year

Shortlisted Nominees

  • Shortlisted nominees are announced on 3rd January 2025. Enter today, as your name may be listed here!

Young Entrepreneur of The Year

Shortlisted Nominees

  • Shortlisted nominees are announced on 3rd January 2025. Enter today, as your name may be listed here!

The SME of The Year

Shortlisted Nominees

  • Shortlisted nominees are announced on 3rd January 2025. Enter today, as your name may be listed here!

The Employer of The Year

Shortlisted Nominees

  • Shortlisted nominees are announced on 3rd January 2025. Enter today, as your name may be listed here!

Networker of The Year Award

Shortlisted Nominees

  • Shortlisted nominees are announced on 3rd January 2025. Enter today, as your name may be listed here!

The Apprentice of The Year

Shortlisted Nominees

  • Shortlisted nominees are announced on 3rd January 2025. Enter today, as your name may be listed here!

The Charity of The Year

Shortlisted Nominees

  • Shortlisted nominees are announced on 3rd January 2025. Enter today, as your name may be listed here!

Outstanding Contribution to The Community

Shortlisted Nominees

  • Shortlisted nominees are announced on 3rd January 2025. Enter today, as your name may be listed here!

Lifetime of Achievement

Shortlisted Nominees

  • Shortlisted nominees are announced on 3rd January 2025. Enter today, as your name may be listed here!

The Leisure & Tourism Award

Shortlisted Nominees

  • Shortlisted nominees are announced on 3rd January 2025. Enter today, as your name may be listed here!

Innovator of The Year Award

Shortlisted Nominees

  • Shortlisted nominees are announced on 3rd January 2025. Enter today, as your name may be listed here!

Business Leader of The Year

Shortlisted Nominees

  • Shortlisted nominees are announced on 3rd January 2025. Enter today, as your name may be listed here!

Solo Entrepreneur of The Year Award

Shortlisted Nominees

  • Shortlisted nominees are announced on 3rd January 2025. Enter today, as your name may be listed here!
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