Devon Chamber of Commerce was proud to attend the North Devon Business Awards 2026, held at The Mole Resort.
Organised by Business Action Magazine, the event brought together businesses, community organisations and business leaders from across North Devon to celebrate excellence, innovation, entrepreneurship and community impact.
The awards highlighted the strength and diversity of the North Devon economy and recognised the outstanding achievements of businesses and individuals who continue to make a significant contribution to the region.
Devon Chamber would like to extend its warmest congratulations to all finalists and winners, whose achievements demonstrate the ambition, resilience and creativity that underpin the success of North Devon’s business community.
The winners were:
- North Devon Business of the Year 2026 – DTEC PRO (Sponsored by Philip J Milton & Company PLC)
- Apprentice Achiever Award – Max Rockey of DTEC PRO
- Art & Creative Visionary Award – Dancing Feet Academy of Dance
- Business Achiever Award – DTEC PRO (Sponsored by Lineal Software Solutions)
- Caring Business Award – Early Nourishment CIC
- Employer Excellence Award – Blue Elephant Childcare (Sponsored by Cooper Golding)
- Environmental Care Award – Ecotribo (Sponsored by Westcotts)
- Extraordinary Achiever Award – Streamside Bakery – The Cake Shed
- Farmers, Food & Drink Award – Sandford’s Bakery (Sponsored by NFU Mutual Barnstaple, Bideford and Halwill)
- Innovation & Technology Award – getflint.co.uk
- North Devon Makes Award – MotoCoverz
- North Devon Welcomes Award – The Whole Jar
- Splendid New Business Award – SMART Swim Centre
A particular highlight of the evening was the presentation of the prestigious North Devon Business of the Year Award to DTEC PRO, presented by Richard Marsh, Chief Growth Officer at Devon Chamber of Commerce.
Richard said: “It was an honour to represent Devon Chamber at the North Devon Business Awards and to present the North Devon Business of the Year Award to DTEC PRO.
“The quality of the finalists and winners was exceptional and reflects the talent, determination and entrepreneurial spirit that exists across North Devon. Congratulations to every winner and finalist for their achievements and for the positive contribution they make to our local economy and communities.”
Helen Wylde-Archibald, CEO of Devon Chamber, added: “These awards provide a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the businesses and individuals who are driving growth, creating jobs and making a real difference in North Devon. Devon Chamber is proud to support and champion businesses across the county, and we congratulate Business Action Magazine on another outstanding event.”
Devon Chamber also extends its thanks to Business Action Magazine, the sponsors, judges and organisers whose support helped make the awards such a success.
The Chamber looks forward to continuing to work with businesses across North Devon and the wider county to support growth, innovation, skills development and economic prosperity.
