Categories

This category celebrates businesses that go above and beyond in delivering exceptional customer experiences within the hospitality sector in English Riviera. Open to cafés, restaurants, casual dining venues, hotels and other hospitality businesses, this award recognises those who consistently provide outstanding service, atmosphere, quality and innovation — ensuring guests leave with memorable and meaningful experiences.

This category celebrates businesses that excel in delivering outstanding food and drink experiences across Torbay. Open to restaurants, cafés, bars, pubs, street food vendors and artisan producers, this award recognises those who prioritise quality, creativity and customer satisfaction. From locally sourced ingredients to innovative menus and exceptional service, it highlights businesses that enhance Torbay’s culinary reputation.

This category recognises creative and effective marketing campaigns that have delivered measurable results and enhanced brand visibility or engagement.

This category celebrates new and emerging businesses that have demonstrated strong early performance, clear vision and exciting growth potential. It recognises entrepreneurial spirit, market insight and the ambition to contribute positively to Torbay’s economic future.

This category recognises businesses or individuals who have made a significant contribution to improving safety, wellbeing and community cohesion across the Bay. It celebrates those who go beyond commercial success to create meaningful social impact.

This category celebrates businesses leading the way in environmental responsibility and sustainable growth. It recognises practical action, innovation and long-term commitment to reducing environmental impact.

This category celebrates businesses or individuals who have introduced pioneering ideas, products or processes that deliver measurable impact and competitive advantage.

This category celebrates businesses that place people at the heart of their success. It recognises employers who create positive, supportive and ambitious workplaces where individuals feel valued, developed and inspired. Open to businesses of all sizes, this award honours those who invest meaningfully in their teams and demonstrate a genuine commitment to staff wellbeing, growth and long-term opportunity.

This prestigious award recognises an individual whose leadership has created lasting impact within their organisation or community. It celebrates vision, integrity and a legacy of positive influence.

The Torbay Weekly Editor Jim Parker has worked across Torbay for over 55 years and this is an award he chooses and dedicates to someone who has given a lifetime of service to the community and made a large contribution to people's lives across the Bay.

This category celebrates apprentices who demonstrate exceptional commitment, skill development and contribution to their organisation.

In this award Jim Parker recognises someone who has made a major impact in the  Business community over their lifetime  across Torbay.

The best of the best. The judges will choose this as the best entry across every single category. This is very much the Gold Award and overall winner.  

This category recognises an individual who has demonstrated exceptional talent, drive and potential within their business or sector. It celebrates emerging leaders who are already making a meaningful impact.

This category celebrates outstanding small businesses that demonstrate strong trading performance, resilience and future growth potential. It recognises entrepreneurial excellence and the vital contribution small enterprises make to Torbay’s economy.

This award recognises a sports-related business, club or organisation that has demonstrated excellence, leadership and positive impact through sport. It celebrates those who use entrepreneurial thinking, strong management and community engagement to create measurable benefit for participants and the wider community.

This category recognises an individual who consistently goes above and beyond within their organisation yet may not always seek the spotlight. Open to employees at any level and in any sector, the Unsung Hero Award celebrates dedication, reliability and quiet leadership — honouring those whose contribution makes a meaningful difference to their business, team or community.