Bristol Life Awards 2022 Showguide

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CELEBRATING THE BEST IN BRISTOL

ASHTON GATE, 18 MAY 2022

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Say hello to helpful Congratulations to all of the Bristol Life Award finalists representing the very best of Bristol businesses.

At Marsh Commercial we celebrate the extraordinary. It’s who we are. It’s what we do. A people business, building warm, friendly and engaging relationships with our clients and the community. We love what we do, helping our clients thrive and prosper.

From insurance, to risk management and employee health and benefits,it’s our passion to advise, protect and support you on your journey.

For refreshingly human advice and support, contact us on 0117 929 6001 or visit marshcommercial.co.uk

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EDITOR’S LETTER

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ood evening, and a very warm welcome to the 2022 Bristol Life Awards. Thank you so much for coming!

May I just say that you look incredible tonight? You caught our eye the minute you walked in the joint…

Last year, we held the Bristol Life Awards in September – the first time in two years we’d been able to host the event live. The sense of excitement and anticipation here at Ashton Gate was palpable: for the first time in many months, we were able to meet up again, en masse, glammed up to the nines, to celebrate Bristol’s return to something approaching normality.

And in Bristol, of course, normality equates to excellence, right across the board, from the professional services to the arts, retail and hospitality, charity, property, health and beauty and many other sectors.

This year we’ve been able to return to our regular springtime slot, but our mission remains the same – to celebrate and applaud some of the standout successes in the city. Mindful of Bristol’s stellar reputation as a green city, we added a sustainability award to the roster last year, and we’ve brought it back again for 2022.

So, settle in, kick back, enjoy the food and drink, and get ready to toast the best of the city as the Awards get underway.

Laughter, tears and backslapping are all permitted under current restrictions, but keep the noise down while we’re reading out the winners, m’kay? We know what you’re like when you’re in the mood to party, Bristol...

Good luck to all the finalists, and huge congratulations to the winners – we’re already looking forward to doing it all again in 2023…

DERI ROBINS Follow us on Twitter @BristolLifeAwds Instagram BristolLifeAwards

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TONIGHT Your host for this evening

RUNNING ORDER

18:30 Drinks reception 19:10 Call for dinner 19:30 Dinner is served

20:45 Countdown begins 21:00 Bristol Life Awards commence 23:00 Official aftershow party MENU Starter

• Tomato & goat’s cheese salad, lovage pesto, sourdough wafers (V)

Main

• Roast chicken, creamed leeks, mushroom, parsley arancini, lemon thyme sauce • Wild mushroom risotto, black truffles, parmesan crackling, basil oil (V)

Dessert

• Baked lemon tart, raspberries, blackberries, kumquat

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ark Olver is an innovative, witty comedian and television warm-up artist who has worked on TV shows as diverse as Have I Got News For You, You, The Last Leg, Leg, Bake Off Extra Slice and Pointless Pointless.. As well as organising many gigs in the South West and supporting comedians like Graham Norton, Jonathan Ross, Lee Mack, Michael McIntyre, Russell Brand and Russell Howard, he’s also set up the widelyrespected charity project Belly Laughs, which raises money for homeless charities through the combination of comedy and good food.

STAY SAFE, ENJOY YOUR EVENING Covid guidance for the Bristol Life Awards We would like to reassure everyone that we are very mindful of our duty of care to all attendees, participants and those working at the Awards. We take your safety very seriously.

We recommend that you take a lateral flow test on the day of the event, and request that you don’t attend if positive or if you have material Covid symptoms.

As a general point – please be respectful and kind to all event attendees.

Many thanks, Bristol Life Awards team

TONIGHT

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THE JUDGES

Each year, there’s a fresh panel of impeccably impartial and independent judges for the Bristol Life Awards. It’s a disparate group, drawn from different sectors and sizes of business. They and they alone will decide the winners…

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ANGIE BUAL, founder, Trigger Angie is the founder of independent art organisation, Trigger. She is the creative director of The Hatchling, as well as PoliNations and WithYou, an innovative digital service enabling families to send voice messages and music playlists to loved ones in hospital or care. Angie is a Clore Fellow, winner of the Creative Producer Arts Foundation Award and is on the London Area Council for Arts Council England.

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CHRIS THURLING, chairman, Armadillo Having founded a successful boutique web design agency in the mid-1990s, Chris was among the early internet pioneers in the UK. After 17 years, he retrained as an executive coach, moving on to run a small strategic consulting practice as an advisor to creative and digital businesses. In 2017 he was part of a buyout of Armadillo and took over as chairman, combining his role with chairing Bristol Creative Industries.

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NIKI FACEY, client executive, Marsh Commercial Niki has been involved in the Bristol Life Awards since 2017 through Marsh Commercial’s sponsorship of the Awards. Niki works with a variety of businesses from an insurance and risk perspective, aligning with their operational objectives and growth plans. She is chair of the West of England Committee of the British Insurance Broker’s Association, lobbying on insurance issues and looking at the needs of young insurance professionals, helping them thrive and become the leaders of tomorrow.

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NICK HOUNSFIELD, founder, The Wave Nick founded The Wave in 2010, aiming to bring surfing, nature and ‘blue health’ to people of all backgrounds and abilities. The Wave’s first destination opened in Bristol in 2019, allowing anyone to surf all year round and reap the many benefits it offers. Nick is the chair of Surfing England and was selected as one of only 15 people to be part of UK Sports International Leadership Programme 2019-20.

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JEN REID, activist and author Jen is best known for inspiring the statue Surge of Power, which became a defining global symbol for the Black Lives Matter movement in Bristol.

She is also a TV presenter, speaker and author; her first children’s book, A Hero Like Me is due for release in 2023. Jen is also a patron of CARGO, a movement that addresses the lack of American history within school curriculums.

MICHELE BARBOUR, associate pro vice-chancellor, University of Bristol Michele is associate pro vice-chancellor of Enterprise and Innovation at the University of Bristol. Having founded her own spin-out company in 2016, she is committed to building and strengthening links with companies of all sizes to help the university’s academics realise the impact of their world-class research. She is professor of biomaterials in the university’s Faculty of Health Sciences, where she is a research-group lead and teaches undergraduate dentists.

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PHILLIP BATE, team leader, Triodos Bank Phillip leads the lending team for the South West and Midlands at Triodos Bank which exists to help create a society protecting and promoting quality of life and dignity for all. He enjoys working with organisations that contribute to positive social and environmental change.

Triodos bank’s sustainable financial products have enabled individuals and organisations to use their money in ways which benefit people and the environment.

RANDA ABDULLAH-HUCKER, co-founder, Hullabaloos Lemonade Randa set up Hullabaloos Lemonade in 2014 with her husband Leigh, having previously worked in the financial and catering sectors. The aim was to create a soft drink using only natural ingredients, with no additives or sweeteners. While their company has grown over the years, their production methods and ingredients remain the same. Their ethos is to create a company which makes people smile, from customers to team members.

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THE FINALISTS ARTS

Sponsored by Lexus Bristol BIG JEFF’S ‘WELCOME TO MY WORLD’ Jeff is a prolific Bristol music fan, who stimulates important conversations on mental health via his art. www.bigjeffjohnsart.com | @bigjeffjohnsart BRISTOL ENSEMBLE prides itself on being the city’s only professional orchestra, providing first-class concerts and events, and inspiring education projects. www.bristolensemble.com | @bristolensemble ST GEORGE’S BRISTOL is an independent music venue and charity, programming international and local artists for the widest possible community. www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk | @stgeorgesbris VANGUARD is a collective using the global graffiti street art movement to bring about positive change. It produced an exhibition, book, film series, ran workshops and worked with multiple partners. www.vanguardstreetart.com | Instagram @vanguardstreetart THE WARDROBE THEATRE showcases Bristol’s best theatremakers, companies and artists. Every year it welcomes audiences of 35,000+ and stages 500+ performances. www.thewardrobetheatre.com | @wardrobetheatre

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ALMA TAVERN & THEATRE is a community pub with its own theatre and Airbnb accommodation in the heart of Clifton. www.almatavernandtheatre.co.uk | @almabristol ALUNA BRISTOL serves everyone a little snippet of molecular paradise; a Pan-Asian restaurant and theatrical cocktail bar with a difference. www.aluna.uk.com | @alunauk THE GREENBANK is a community pub in the heart of Easton, famous for amazing roasts, delicious pizzas, fabulous local booze and eclectic events. www.thegreenbankbristol.co.uk | @greenbankeaston KASK WINE BAR provides both a bar and virtual wine-tasting experience, serving sustainable, organic, minimal-intervention wine, Bristol beer, Bristol gin and food. www.kaskwine.co.uk | @kaskwine LOOSE CANNON COCKTAIL BAR prides itself on being an independent, stylish cocktail bar right in the heart of the harbourside. www.theloosecannoncocktailbar.com | @loosecannon_bristol

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BUSINESS SERVICES

Sponsored by EntreConf BLACKSTAR SOLUTIONS is a trusted telecoms provider that delivers business communication solutions including voice, video, mobile and internet. www.blackstarsolutions.co.uk | @blackstarsols BRISTOL LABELS manufactures self-adhesive labels, specialising in the food and drink industry, with both flexographic and digital capabilities. www.bristol-labels.co.uk | @bristol_labels DATASHARP INTEGRATED COMMUNICATIONS supplies voice, data, mobile, video, network security, contact centre and collaboration technology as an awardwinning solution provider. www.datasharp-ic.co.uk | @datasharpic FIREHAUS is a brand consultancy bringing light and heat to organisations wanting to ignite their brand for next-level growth. www.firehaus.co.uk GHYSTON specialises in planning and delivering business-critical software for ambitious businesses. www.ghyston.com | @ghystonsoftware MEASUREMINDS GROUP prides itself as a data-empowerment and growth marketing agency, helping brands improve their website performance and increase revenue. www.measuremindsgroup.com | @measure_minds

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NATWEST ENTREPRENEUR ACCELERATOR champions potential – helping people, families and businesses to thrive as a fully-funded programme of support. www.natwest.com/business/business- services/ entrepreneur-accelerator.html | @ollyreid1 PRECISION RESOURCE GROUP offers a group of niche recruitment brands. These include iO Associates, Finitas, Panoramic Care and Panoramic Associates. www.precisionresourcegroup.co.uk | @ioassociates PURECOMMS provides unified communication solutions to SMEs and corporate clients across the UK. www.purecomms.co.uk | @purecommstweet WORKWELL helps businesses develop and apply workplace strategies that prioritise people, climate and society. www.work-well.uk ZIABIA EVENTS CONSULTANCY works alongside corporate clients and charities to create engaging, professional conferences and events held either virtually, hybrid or live. www.ziabia.co.uk | @ZiaBiaEvents

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CAFÉ

Sponsored by: Crumbs BLACK SHEEP KITCHEN prides itself as being the hub of the local community in the heart of Aztec West, proudly serving local businesses, residents and visitors alike. www.lodgeatbristol.co.uk/eat | @blacksheep.kitchen.coffee BURRA BRISTOL is Bristol’s only Antipodean café, where the mission is about more than just the bean. www.burrabristol.co.uk | @burrabristol CAN’T DANCE COFFEE is a takeaway café in a converted shipping container, situated on a previously disused paved area in Clifton. www.cantdancecoffee.co.uk | @cantdancecoffee THE COLOMBIAN COMPANY specialises in authentic Colombian coffee, serving directlytraded and locally-roasted single origin coffee along with Colombian merchandise. www.thecolombiancompany.com | @thecolombianco

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CHARITY

Sponsored by VWV ALIVE ACTIVITIES is dedicated to improving the quality of life of older people. www.aliveactivities.org | @aliveactivities BILLY CHIP COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY provides a safe, secure currency platform, supporting and empowering the UK’s homeless and rough sleepers. www.BillyChip.com | @thebillychip BRISTOL AUTISM SUPPORT prides itself on being the only charity giving emotional and practical support to thousands of Bristol parents with autistic children. www.bristolautismsupport.org | @bristolautism BRISTOL CITY ROBINS FOUNDATION supports those written off by society, building meaningful relationships through education, health and youth engagement, using the Bristol City FC Brand. www.bcfc.co.uk/robins-foundation | @robinsfound CARING IN BRISTOL works in imaginative and creative ways with people experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness, with the public and community partners to bring about lasting change in Bristol and beyond. www.caringinbristol.co.uk | @caringinbristol CHILDREN’S HOSPICE SOUTH WEST provides residential hospice care for children with a life-limiting condition in Bristol and the South West. www.chsw.org.uk | @chsw

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CREATIVE YOUTH NETWORK enables young people, no matter what their background or circumstance, to reach their full potential. www.creativeyouthnetwork.org.uk | @creative_youth FARESHARE SOUTH WEST helps tackle the food poverty issue in the South West by redistributing surplus food across the region. www.faresharesouthwest.org.uk | @faresharesw GREAT WESTERN AIR AMBULANCE CHARITY is a lifesaving charity, bringing the skills of a hospital emergency department to people in need in Bristol and beyond. www.gwaac.com | @gwaac THE SKY PROJECT delivers accredited training to professionals and the wider community on forced marriage and ‘honour’-based abuse. www.skyproject.org.uk | @theskyproject2 SOUTH BRISTOL YOUTH empowers young people to develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence to access high-quality apprenticeships, education and employment. www.southbristolyouth.org.uk | @sbycharity ST PETER’S HOSPICE provides bespoke care to patients and their families who need support at the end of their lives. www.stpetershospice.org | @stpetershospice

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CIVIC

Sponsored by Bristol Life ASHTON GATE STADIUM offers a multi-sport, multi-use venue. Home to Bristol City, Bristol Bears, the Bristol Sport Group and its associated charities. www.ashtongatestadium.co.uk | @ashtongatestad BRISTOL BOOKS celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2022 as a not-for-profit, community-interest publishing company celebrating Bristol in books. www.bristolbooks.org | @bristol_books BRISTOL CITY CENTRE BID works to make Bristol a better place to work, study, live and visit. www.bristolcitycentrebid.co.uk | @bristolbid BRISTOL NIGHTS – BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL represents Bristol’s 6pm-6am workforce and promotes its vibrant night-time economy. It pioneered three high-profile awareness campaigns in 2021. www.bristolnights.co.uk | @bristolnightshq

HARGREAVES LANSDOWN provides the UK’s number one platform for private investors, helping clients save and invest with confidence. www.hl.co.uk | @hlinvest NATIONAL FRIENDLY is a mutual insurer, with a collaborative approach to community work, acting as a bridge between local organisations. www.nationalfriendly.co.uk | @nat_friendly RICHMOND EVENT MANAGEMENT flexed 25 years of event experience to build Bristol’s Covid-testing centres, Nightingale Hospital and the first ever multi-location Bristol International Balloon Fiesta. www.rem-events.com | @rem_Events WHERE’S IT TO? – BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL spearheaded Bristol City Council’s reopening of high streets campaign, inviting Bristolians to explore and support local traders. www.wheresittobristol.com | @shoplocalbris

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CREATIVE

Sponsored by: SLX ADMIRE PR offers a PR service that is transparent in its pricing and measures results for its clients. www.admire-pr.com | @asextonpr AROBASE CREATIVE helps businesses unlock potential through design. Specialists in branding, website design and commercial photography. www.arobasecreative.co.uk | @arobasecreative CONCIOUS SOLUTIONS is a leading agency in the UK, helping law firms make more money from their websites. www.conscious.co.uk | @conscioussol

ISTORIA GROUP offers a female-owned collective of creative agencies that make brands more visible, relevant and compelling to their customers. www.istoriagroup.com | @istoriagroup MOBILE PIE provides award-winning kids’ games and educational entertainment for leading film and TV. www.mobilepie.com | @mobilepie MOOSE STUDIOS promotes spaces and businesses through thought-provoking design concepts to suit all requirements. www.moosestudios.co.uk | @moosestudiosltd

FIREHAUS is the brand consultancy bringing light and heat to organisations wanting to ignite their brand for next-level growth. www.firehaus.co.uk

THE PROPERTY PHOTOGRAPHER specialises in professional architectural and interior photography and videography. www.thepropertyphotographer.com | @thepropertyphotographerltd

HDE AGENCY provides a Bristol-based, fullservice, performance-growth marketing agency at the heart of Europe’s fastest growing digital technology cluster. www.growwithhde.com/agency | @hde_agency

PURPLEFISH is a fully-integrated brand and culture communications agency with purpose; it offers 360-degree brand activation for businesses, brands and colleagues. www.purplefish.agency | @purplefishuk

INNOVATE PRODUCT DESIGN prides itself on being the UK’s leading invention-development company, helping anyone bring an idea from concept to reality. www.innovate-design.co.uk | @_innovatedesign

STUDIO GIGGLE is an innovative creative studio specialising in creating stunning filmed and animated content for live and virtual events. www.studiogiggle.co.uk | @studiogiggle

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OUR TIME IS NOW

From a start-up of six working out of a garden log cabin, to a business nearing a team of 100, Bristol-born agency HEAT RECRUITMENT know a thing or two about building from the ground up

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rom humble beginnings, Heat have evolved over time into an agency that is different by design.

What has remained crucial as the business has scaled is the retention of the core values of the company: as a Bristol business, Heat put a lot of emphasis on staying true to their roots – whether this is through their partnership with Bristol Sports Foundation, and their work to fundraise through community-led sporting events, bridging the digital divide through computer donations; or their recent pledge to carbon neutrality, which has led them to make significant improvements to their office spaces, Heat are intent on making a positive difference within the locality and championing those within the Bristol community that share their values.

During 16 years in business, Heat has evolved hugely; but it is fair to say that the challenges posed by recent years have played a significant role in altering Heat’s mission and processes for the better. In the wake of the pandemic, Heat came into its own: with significant investment into business-wide learning and development, a renewed commitment to innovation and

cutting-edge technology, and an emphasis on creating pathways for growth for their employees, Heat have established themselves as recognised specialists who raise the bar in everything they do.

But Heat is far from done; in fact, now more than ever, it feels that Heat is on the precipice of something exciting. In an ambitious new move for the business, they recently opened a second office in the heart of Manchester, branching out from their Bristol-born roots to increase their presence in the north of the UK. Along with this, they have also opened the first of several new divisions as they begin work to establish their HR recruitment offering.

“As we grow, we are building our level of knowledge in the sectors we operate in, and pivoting from being solely staff suppliers to trusted consultants in our specialisms,” said managing director Steve Preston.

“We are drilling down on these specialisms so that we can offer the best specialist recruitment that we can. This is just the first of a number of projects that we have in the pipeline for the near future as we continue to expand Heat’s offering.”

Right now, Heat is at a pivotal and exciting point in the business’s history: with ambitious projects in motion, they are hitting new heights of success, expanding exponentially and are in one of the best places they have ever been to put these impressive plans into motion.

The time to join Heat’s exciting and ambitious journey is now, as they expand into new verticals, new regions, and new realms of recruitment. Heat shows no sign of slowing down, so if you are ready to join their story, get in touch with them today. ■

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EDUCATION

BRISTOL ENSEMBLE offers the city’s only professional orchestra, providing first-class concerts, events, and inspiring education projects. www.bristolensemble.com | @bristolensemble KODURAND VIOLIN SCHOOL provides exceptional teaching for all ages and levels, with award- winning violinists. www.kodurandviolinschool.com | @kodurandviolin LITTLE ADVENTURES NURSERIES launched in October 2020 and has quickly become one of the highest-rated day nursery groups in the South West. www.littleadventuresnursery.com

QUEEN ELIZABETH’S HOSPITAL is a leading independent school for boys aged 7-16, with a co-educational sixth form. www.qehbristol.co.uk | @qehschool RAZZAMATAZ THEATRE SCHOOLS provides quality, inclusive theatre education to children, building confidence and skills for life. www.bristolnorth.razzamataz.co.uk | @razzbristol TOCKINGTON MANOR SCHOOL AND NURSERY is an independent co-educational nursery and school for children aged 2-13 years. www.tockingtonmanorschool.com | @tockingtonmanor

PROFESSIONAL APPRENTICESHIPS is a high-quality government funded apprenticeship provider in Bristol, specialising in business and technology apprenticeships. www.professionalapprenticeships.co.uk

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EVENT

ASHTON GATE STADIUM offers a multi-sport, multi-use venue. Home stadium for Bristol City and Bristol Bears (men), the Bristol Sport Group and its associated charities. www.ashtongatestadium.co.uk | @ashtongatestad BRISTOL INTERNATIONAL BALLOON FIESTA overcame 2021 challenges by inviting Bristolians to nominate their local community for morning balloon launches. www.bristolballoonfiesta.co.uk | @bristolballoon BRISTOL TECH FESTIVAL represents all that is brilliant about the diverse, collaborative, and exciting ecosystem that is Bristol tech. www.bristoltechfest.org | @tech_bristol

GREAT WESTON RIDE is a mass-participation cycling challenge from Bristol to Weston-superMare via the Mendips and the Somerset levels. www.greatwestonride.com | @greatwestonride ST PAULS CARNIVAL annually celebrates African Caribbean culture. It originated in 1968 to improve relationships between diverse local cultures. www.stpaulscarnival.net | @stpaulscrnvl SUSTAINABLE FASHION WEEK UK put Bristol at the heart of its ambitions to change the fashion industry for the better. www.sustainablefashionweek.uk | @sustainablefwuk VALLEY FEST is the best-tasting music festival in the South West. www.valleyfest.co.uk | @lovevalleyfest

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FINANCIAL

Sponsored by Bristol City Centre BID & Redcliffe & Temple BID ANDERSON FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT is a St James’ Place-chartered firm 2021, celebrating 15 years committed to providing exceptional financial advice and community education. www.andersonfinancial.co.uk THE ASPIRE PARTNERSHIP specialises in turning its client’s aspirations into a tangible financial plan, using assets they have worked hard to build. www.aspirellp.co.uk | @aspireplanners FD WORKS supports ambitious SME owners in making bold decisions, as a firm of business and finance specialists. www.fd-works.co.uk| @tweetinfd FINTECH WEST offers the cluster body for disruptive start-ups, scale-ups and established FinTech enterprises for Bristol and the South West. www.fintechwest.co.uk | @fintechwest HARGREAVES LANSDOWN helps clients save and invest with confidence as the UK’s numberone platform for private investors. www.hl.co.uk | @hlinvest HARTSFIELD FINANCIAL SERVICES provides transparent financial advice for what matters most. It helps people to dream big, and strive for the life they’d love. www.hartsfield.co.uk | @hartsfieldgroup

KEY SOLUTIONS MORTGAGES is a market mortgage and protection broker proudly serving Bristol and the South West for over 25 years. www.ksmortgages.co.uk | @keysolutionsmortgages MONEYHUB enables companies to transform data into personalised digital experiences and initiate payments. www.moneyhub.com | @moneyhubenterpr PARMENION is a digital investment business, taking care of savings and investments via their financial advisers. www.parmenion.co.uk | @parmenionuk REASSURED prides itself in being the largest telephone-based protection intermediary in the UK, providing life insurance and funeral plans to its customers. www.reassured.co.uk

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FOOD & DRINK PRODUCER

CALEÑO DRINKS provides a range of tropical non-alcoholic spirits inspired by Colombia, on a mission to bring joy to not ‘drinking’. www.calenodrinks.com | @calenodrinks CONSCIOUS FOOD CO delivers sustainable fish direct from Brixham day boats to the homes and restaurants across Bristol and surrounding areas. www.consciousfoodco.co.uk | @consciousfoodco DUNLEAVY grows grapes just outside Bristol in North Somerset, supplying the best restaurants and shops in Bristol and across the UK. It also sells direct to consumers. www.dunleavyvineyards.co.uk | @dyvineyards ESSSENTIAL TRADING CO-OPERATIVE is a pioneering wholefoods co-operative supplying the local community, formed 50 years ago when ‘organic’ was an unrecognised word. www.essential-trading.coop | @essentialfoods RED & WHITE works with friendly winemakers around the world, to create and sell unique wines. www.red-white.co.uk | @redwhitewines

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HAIR & BEAUTY

BODYSQUADBRISTOL offers high-tech specialist treatments for the body and face using advanced treatments for A* results. @bodysquadbristol BRAGG HAIR STUDIO is a Keynsham-based hair salon with a passion and love for hair colour, styling, and the cutting-edge trends. www.bragghairstudio.co.uk | @bragghairsudio CIAO BELLA AESTHETICS is the numberone aesthetics clinic in Bristol, with professional, medically trained staff. www.ciaobellaaesthetics.co.uk | @ciao_bella_aesthetics DANIEL FRANCIS has an ethos to develop a culture of good education and expertise, while ensuring that it delivers premium-quality, superior services, and excellent customer service. www.daniel-francis.co.uk | @danielfrancissalon DUDES N’ DOLLS BEAUTY is a salon unafraid to shake it up! It makes beauty an experience, not a chore, in pretty, garden-inspired surroundings. www.dudesndollsbeauty.co.uk | @dudesndollsbeauty NUALA MOREY provides vegan and cruelty-free hairdressing in an eco-friendly salon, specialising in all things curls at their unique curl clinic. www.nualahairdressing.com | @nualamoreysalon

Celebrate at Aztec Hotel & Spa

At Aztec Hotel & Spa, we’ve created an all-inclusive party package complete with food, drinks, entertainment plus a room for the organiser, so whether it’s an awards dinner, charity event or you just feel like celebrating, we’ve got it covered.

If your event is for a registered charity we will donate 10% of the bar spend to a chosen charity or donate a prize for your Raffle/Charity Auction!

Book and hold an event worth over £1500 between now and end of August and the booker will receive a complimentary over night’s stay with breakfast at any House of Daniel Thwaites property.

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HEALTH & WELLBEING

BRISTOL SPORT FOUNDATION aims to use the power of sport to create active, healthy, happy communities in Greater Bristol. www.ashtongatestadium.co.uk | @ashtongatestad

LOVEWELLUK upskills and trains women who have suffered significant trauma through trafficking and exploitation, helping them to make beautiful wellbeing products to sell. www.lovewelllluk.com | @lovewelluk

FEEL FIT is a sustainable gymwear brand and the South West’s first eco-powered fitness studio. Promoting positive change both mentally, physically, and environmentally. www.myfeelfit.com | @feelfituk

SOCCER SHOOTERS combines top-quality coaching with an inclusive environment, enabling children of all backgrounds & abilities to sharpen their football and life skills. www.soccershooters.com | @soccershooters1

FIRST AID BRISTOL provides first-aid training courses in Bristol, Bath and the South West. www.firstaidbristol.co.uk

YOUR CARE provides proper in-home care specialists, passionate about enabling dementia clients to keep their dignity and independence for longer. www.your-careuk.co.uk | @yourcarebristol

HILL CLINICS is a unique aesthetic practise, elevating mental health, lifestyle, and confidence by enhancing natural features as ethically and sustainably as possible. www.hillclinics.com | @hillclinics IMAGINATAL is a private, clinically led, ultrasound clinic based in Brislington in central Bristol. www.imaginatal.co.uk | @imaginatal LITTLE DREAMS CONSULTING provides sleep consultants for babies and children. www.littledreamsconsulting.com | @littledreamsconsultingltd

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HOMES & INTERIORS

BESPOKE FRAMELESS GLASS is a specialist frameless glazing supplier and installer, bringing high-end luxurious projects to domestic and commercial properties. www.bespokeframelessglass.com | @bespokeframelessglass BRISTOL’S LEADING

INDEPENDENT

HANNAH REDDEN INTERIORS encourages BATHROOM confidence design decisions, offering concepts AND in TILE SPECIALIST and solutions which are creative and striking.

Within our large showroom we showcase www.hannahredden.co.uk @hannahrtextiles the industry’s leading|brands and more

JAS BUILDING SERVICES is a family business spanning two generations, providing high-quality refurbishment and renovation services, based in Bristol. www.jasbuildingservices.co.uk | @jasbuilding ORGANISED INTERIORS is a bespoke home-organisation company, specialising in homemove services. www.organised-interiors.co.uk | @organisedinteriors

importantly we have an experienced, warm and friendly team to help you choose your bathroom.

HUSK offers andream affordable solution to add custom

elements to kitchens withGoogle handcrafted, HUSK With over 30 Five Star and Facebook reviews come see what doorthe fronts. fuss is about! www.madebyhusk.com | @madebyhusk 6 Eldonwall Trading Estate, Bristol BS4 3QQ

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LEGAL

Sponsored by Burston Cook BARCAN+KIRBY provides advice and guidance to individuals and businesses across Bristol and South Gloucestershire. www.barcankirby.co.uk | @barcankirby Commercial Property Consultants

BEVAN BRITTAN is a UK top-100 commercial law firm. Headquartered in Bristol, providing carbon-neutral legal services nationally. www.bevanbrittan.com | @bevanbrittanllp BRIGSTOW FAMILY LAW offers a forwardthinking, female-led law firm. Specialising in family law, offering clients expert legal advice with an empathetic approach. www.brigstowfamilylaw.co.uk | @bfl_familylaw

BRISTOL LAW CENTRE provides free legal advice and representation to disadvantaged people on specialist, social welfare areas of law. www.bristollawcentre.org.uk | @ablc1 GL LAW UK provides tailored legal services to SMEs, business owners and private individuals in Bristol, London and across the UK. www.gl.law | @gllawuk STEPHENSON LAW offers award-winning legal services that offer straightforward legal advice without the corporate stuffiness. www.stephenson.law | @stephensonlawhq VWV is an innovative national law firm headquartered in Bristol, where its combination of expertise, genuine teamwork and client commitment sets it apart. www.vwv.co.uk | @vwvlawfirm

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LEISURE & TOURISM

THE BRISTOL HARBOUR HOTEL & SPA promotes experience, wellbeing and making memories as a luxury lifestyle brand, within its 42-bedroom hotel, subterranean spa, bars, restaurants, and event space. www.harbourhotels.co.uk/bristol | @bristolharbourhotel LITTLE GIGGLES SOFT PLAY is a fun, interactive and engaging children’s soft play centre based in Bristol. www.littlegigglesbristol.com | @littlegigglesbristol.com

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OCEAN ADVENTURERS is the largest, highestrated by customers, and most interactive indoor play centre in the South West. www.oceanadventurers.com | @oceanadventurers QUARTER provides a community of independent hotels, suites, short lets, bars, restaurants, and community workspaces in Bristol. www.qrter.com | @qrterbristol VISIT WEST is the destination management organisation for the region, delivering the Visit Bristol channels, inspiring visitors to Bristol. www.visitwest.co.uk | @visitwestuk

0117 2980723 info@fraserallenem.co.uk

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NEW BUSINESS

Sponsored by JAS Building Services BALLOON LETTING CO prides itself on being an ethical lettings and management company focused on offering a high level of service to both landlords and tenants. www.balloonlets.co.uk | @balloonlettingco BANK provides an all-day restaurant in Totterdown, focused on exceptional food, drink, and service. www.bankbristol.com | @bankbristol BRIGSTOW FAMILY LAW is a forwardthinking, female-led law firm. Specialising in family law, offering clients expert legal advice with an empathetic approach. www.brigstowfamilylaw.co.uk | @bfl_familylaw CONCIOUS FOOD CO delivers sustainable fish direct from Brixham day boats to homes and restaurants across Bristol and surrounding areas. www.consciousfoodco.co.uk | @consciousfoodco

LOKI POKÉ sells fresh, protein-packed Hawaiian inspired poké bowls, served at its shipping container at Wapping Wharf, as well as events and festivals. www.lokipokeuk.com | @lokipokeuk MEASUREMINDS GROUPS is a dataempowerment and growth-marketing agency that helps brands improve their website performance and increase revenue. www.measuremindsgroup.com | @measure_minds ORGANISED INTERIORS is a bespoke home-organisation company, specialising in home-move services. www.organised-interiors.co.uk | @organisedinteriors

SPECIALIST FAMILY LAW SOLICITORS BASED IN BRISTOL

FOOD SHOP is focused on indie food makers.

It loves quality products, provenance, social and sustainable value, along with deliciousness. www.foodxshopx.com | @foodshopbristol

We can help you with: · Divorce & Separation · Financial Separation and Settlements · Child Arrangements · Marital Agreements · Cohabitation · Domestic Abuse · Collaborative Process

IN BRISTOL celebrates Bristol’s independents, featuring over 115 of the city’s best places to explore. www.inbristol.guide | @inbristol.guide LITTLE ADVENTURES NURSERIES launched in October 2020 and has quickly become one of the highest-rated day nursery groups in the South West. www.littleadventuresnursery.com

WE ARE COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING YOU

Our Commitments to you: · Expert Legal Knowledge and Guidance · Clear and Honest Advice · Listening and Clear Communication · Caring and Empathetic

www.brigstowfamilylaw.co.uk | Tel: 0117 4502622 Email: info@brigstowfamilylaw.co.uk Twitter: @BFL_FamilyLaw | Facebook: @BrigstowFamilyLaw

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PEOPLE SERVICES

ARV SOLUTIONS provides a specialist recruitment agency and market-leading recruiter in offsite construction and MMCs UK-wide and internationally. www.arvsolutions.co.uk | @arvsolutions BALTIMORE CONSULTING is a publicsector recruitment expert, committed to making a difference to people’s lives within the community. www.baltimoreconsultingltd.com | @baltimorerec THE CHEF TREE is a chef recruitment agency which matches skilled chefs to all sectors of the hospitality industry. www.thecheftree.co.uk FLAGSHIP CONSULTING offers a recruitment service based in Bristol, providing personalised and quality recruitment services for the built environment. www.flagship-consulting.com

SPECIALIST FAMILY G2 RECRUITMENT LAW SOLICITORS specialises in providing highest quality recruitment services BASED INtheBRISTOL in the technology, engineering, life sciences and public sectors. www.g2recruitment.com | @g2recruitment

We can help you with:

Divorce & Separation H2R SELECTION provides a· ·comprehensive Financial Separation and Settlements range of HR services and recruitment support to · Child Arrangements small, medium, and large-sized businesses. · Marital Agreements · Cohabitation www.h2rselection.co.uk | @h2r_selection · Domestic Abuse · Collaborative Process

WE ARE COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING YOU

Our Commitments to you: · Expert Legal Knowledge and Guidance · Clear and Honest Advice · Listening and Clear Communication · Caring and Empathetic

www.brigstowfamilylaw.co.uk | Tel: 0117 4502622 Email: info@brigstowfamilylaw.co.uk Twitter: @BFL_FamilyLaw | Facebook: @BrigstowFamilyLaw

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HEAT RECRUITMENT provides a specialist recruitment agency operating within the digital and tech, engineering, financial services, insurance and legal sectors. www.heatrecruitment.co.uk | @heatrecruitment KINGSTON BARNES is a recruitment consultancy providing market-leading permanent, temporary and contract recruitment services for construction, manufacturing, engineering and logistics. www.kingstonbarnes.com NAVADO TALENT is a dedicated Bristol rec2rec agency, placing recruiters at all levels and across all recruitment markets. www.navadotalent.com | @navadotalent

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We trade with independent retailers throughout the South West and actively purchase and wholesale locally-produced food and lifestyle items where possible.

Our range of vegan and vegetarian foods inspire homes and restaurants and we are certified pioneers in the organic market since our launch SO-years ago.

As sustainable living campaigners, our trade routes are kinder to the environment.

We continue to move away from plastic necessities and strive to use ecological packaging. Solar panels power our Fishponds Welcome to Koocha, a friendly, cosy escape that brings a taste of Persia to Bristol.

warehouse and you'll never find us wasting

food. Just ask the charities, food banks and Experience plant powered food as you never have before.

or not, you’ll love our fresh, colourful and creative community Vegan groups whoforwe regularly support dishes.

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in Bristol and the South West.

Serving lunch and dinner and everything in between, come visit us for good times and great food!

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our planet. Want to know more? Please visit:

We help build your project team using our network of passionate construction professionals. With over 30 years of experience, we team up with clients to drive maximum value to each project we work on. Find out more,

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Bringing you the very best of Colombia!

121 WhiteladiesModeConsult.com Rd, Bristol, BS8 2PL 01174522072 GaryFisher@ModeConsult.com Info@thecolombiancompany.com www.thecolombiancompany.com

FINALISTS

PROPERTY

Sponsored by Bristol Property Awards BERKELEY PLACE specialises in high-value residential and bespoke commercial projects, offering an innovative property and construction company. www.berkeleyplace.co.uk | @berkeley_place BRABAZON BY YTL DEVELOPMENTS is transforming the former Filton Airfield – birthplace of Concorde - into Brabazon, a thriving new neighbourhood for Bristol. www.brabazon.co.uk | @brabazonbristol BURSTON COOK is a chartered surveyor and commercial property advisor, specialising in providing expert commercial property advice to Bristol’s business community. www.burstoncook.co.uk CJ HOLE LAND & NEW HOMES offers complete new homes services for clients, including comprehensive bespoke marketing of developments from conception to completion. www.cjhole.co.uk/land-new-homes | @cjholenewhomes CSQUARED ETP is an independent, personal, and experienced property advisor working with lenders, investors, landlords and occupiers. www.etpproperty.co.uk | @etp_property_consultants FRASER ALLEN ESTATE MANAGEMENT provides a multi-award-winning residential-block management company, maintaining safe, secure, and attractive homes for clients and residents, with kindness and care. www.fraserallenem.co.uk | @fraserallenltd

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JAS BUILDING SERVICES is a family business spanning two generations, providing high-quality refurbishment and renovation services, based in Bristol. www.jasbuildingservices.co.uk | @jasbuilding MODE CONSULT is a project manager and quantity surveyor in the construction industry. www.modeconsult.com | @modeconsult REDROW SOUTH WEST creates a better way to live, developing thriving communities, building responsibly and valuing people. www.redrow.co.uk | @redrow

Welcome to Koocha, a friendly, cosy escape that brings a taste of Persia to Bristol.

Experience plant powered food as you never have before.

Vegan or not, you’ll love our fresh, colourful and creative dishes. Step inside for a taste of mouth-watering Persian mezze and a signature gin cocktail.

Serving lunch and dinner and everything in between, come visit us for good times and great food!

Bringing you the very best of Colombia!

203B Cheltenham Rd, Cotham, Bristol BS6 5QX. koochamezzebar.com | 0117 9241301

Welcome to Daniel Francis, an award winning 5* hair and beauty salon, placed in the heart Welcome to Koocha, a friendly, cosy escape of Backwell. Our expertly educated team are that brings a taste of Persia to Bristol. here to deliver superior services with excellent Experienceand plantapowered food as you never have before. customer service personal touch.

Vegan or not, you’ll love our fresh, colourful and creative dishes. Step inside for a taste of mouth-watering Persian mezze and a signature gin cocktail.

Serving lunch and dinner and everything in between, come visit us for good times and great food!

8-10 Dark Lane, Backwell, Bristol, BS48 3NS 01275 408 737 | contact@daniel-francis.co.uk www.daniel-francis.co.uk 203B Cheltenham Rd, Cotham, Bristol BS6 5QX. koochamezzebar.com | 0117 9241301

121 Whiteladies Rd, Bristol, BS8 2PL 01174522072 Info@thecolombiancompany.com www.thecolombiancompany.com

DELI FERMENTS COFFEE WINE BEER LOCAL & INDIE

Bringing you the very best of Colombia! www.foodxshopx.com 63 North 5AD, Bristol 121 Whiteladies Rd,| Bristol, BS8Road 2PL BS6 01174522072 Info@thecolombiancompany.com www.thecolombiancompany.com

FINALISTS

RESTAURANT

Sponsored by Thatchers AQUA RESTAURANTS familyrun, independent local restaurants since 1998, serving outstanding fresh food, deliciously prepared with the finest ingredients. www.aqua-restaurant.com | @aqua_restaurants BANK is an all-day restaurant in Totterdown, focused on exceptional food, drink, and service. www.bankbristol.com | @bankbristol KOOCHA MEZZE BAR offers an independent, Persian-inspired vegan mezze restaurant, providing a unique dining experience for everyone in the heart of Bristol. www.koochamezzebar.com | @koochamezzebar POCO TAPAS BAR devotes itself to seasonality, locality, great food and atmosphere, with a core passion for sustainability. www.pocotapasbar.com | @pocotapasbar THE STAR & DOVE is a neighbourhood gastropub renovated in 2019 with a modern British menu, and award- winning roast dinners. www.thestaranddove.com | @the_star_and_dove WESTBURY PARK PUB provides a spacious, unique community hub offering an exciting range of fresh, seasonal food and carefully selected drinks, served by passionate staff. www.westburyparkpub.co.uk | @westburyparkpub

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RETAILER

BENEDICT RAVEN creates iconic wardrobe essentials for men designed, sourced, and crafted in the heart of Bristol. www.benedictraven.co.uk | @benedictravenuk CAR CONNECT BRISTOL is a used-car dealership based in Bristol which launched in December 2019. www.carconnectbristol.co.uk GRACE & MABEL is an independent boutique in the heart of Clifton Village, opened in 2007 by sisters Shelley, Daniella, and Kirstie. www.graceandmabel.co.uk | @graceandmabelx NE APPLIANCES prides itself on customer service, expertise, and competitive pricing as the largest independent appliance retailer in the South West. www.neappliances.com | @neappliances STONECOTT FINE WRITING SUPPLIES retails unique and stunning fountain pens, along with ink, notebooks, and associated peripherals. www.stonecottfinewritingsupplies.com | @stonecottl TITCOMBE BESPOKE has been designing and manufacturing jewellery for over 20 years in its in-house workshops in Clifton, Bristol, and Cirencester. www.johntitcombe.co.uk | @johntitcombe1

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SUSTAINABILITY

ATOMIC SMASH is a WordPress and WooCommerce studio that builds digital experiences that get better and better. www.atomicsmash.co.uk | @atomicsmash BEVAN BRITTAN is a UK top-100 commercial law firm. Headquartered in Bristol, providing carbon-neutral legal services nationally. www.bevanbrittan.com | @bevanbrittanllp BRABAZON BY YTL DEVELOPMENTS is transforming the former Filton Airfield – birthplace of Concorde – into Brabazon, a thriving new neighbourhood for Bristol. www.brabazon.co.uk | @brabazonbristol ESSENTIAL TRADING CO-OPERATIVE is a pioneering wholefoods co-operative supplying the local community, formed 50 years ago when ‘organic’ was an unrecognised word. www.essential-trading.coop | @essentialfoods SUSTAINABLE FASHION WEEK UK puts Bristol at the heart of its ambitions to change the fashion industry for the better. www.sustainablefashionweek.uk | @sustainablefwuk

SPECIALIST FAMILY LAW SOLICITORS BASED IN BRISTOL

We can help you with: · Divorce & Separation · Financial Separation and Settlements · Child Arrangements · Marital Agreements · Cohabitation · Domestic Abuse · Collaborative Process

WE ARE COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING YOU

Our Commitments to you: · Expert Legal Knowledge and Guidance · Clear and Honest Advice · Listening and Clear Communication · Caring and Empathetic

www.brigstowfamilylaw.co.uk | Tel: 0117 4502622 Email: info@brigstowfamilylaw.co.uk Twitter: @BFL_FamilyLaw | Facebook: @BrigstowFamilyLaw

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SPECIALIST FAMILY

TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION

HUBOO TECHNOLOGIES provides fulfilment BRISTOL LIFE AWARDS technology, enabling online retailers to access an end-to-end fulfilment operation. www.huboo.com | @huboofulfilment

Sponsored by Close Brothers Asset Management ASSURED DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES is MORROW is the Bristol-based react native not only a managed service provider, but also a Every year we elect a fresh panel of impeccably impartial andmobile and web specialist, creating cutting-edge digital transformation specialist delivering independent judges for the Bristol Life Awards.

It’s a diverse apps in a human, friendly way.and all-encompassing solutions to make businesses knowledgeable group, from a wide variety of sectors and sizes www.themorrow.digital | @morrowdigital more successful. of business.

They and they alone will decide our winners… www.assureddigitaltech.com | @assureddigtech ONE BIG CIRCLE creates intelligent video CHRIS THURLING, MICHELE BARBOUR, solutions, challenging industrial environments to ATOMIC SMASH is a WordPress chairman,and Armadillo associate pro vicechancellor, University of Chris was among the early improve efficiency and safety.

WooCommerce studio that builds Bristol internetdigital pioneers in the Professor Michele Barbour is UK, founding a successful www.onebigcircle.co.uk | @1bigcircle experiences that get better and better. associate pro vice-chancellor: boutique web design enterprise and innovation at agency, 3Sixty, in the midwww.atomicsmash.co.uk | @atomicsmash the University of Bristol, and 1990s. Chris took over as is committing to building chairman of Armadillo in ANGIE BUAL, PAYACA provides an all-in-one CRM forlinks with and strengthening 2017, combining his role founder, Trigger JEN REID, companies, from spin-outs and with chairing Bristol Creative activist and author Angie is the founder professional services. Fast, easy andtoalways CHORUS is a transformative managed IT and start-ups multinationals.

Industries.

Jen is best known as the of Trigger and creative subject of Marc Quinn’s expectations. director of The Hatchling exceeding customer cyber-security provider. statue Surge of Power, a – the world’s first flying defining global symbol for puppet in the form of a www.payaca.com | @payaca_app www.chorus.co | @wearechorus

THE JUDGES WILL DECIDE…

dragon, which premièred in 2021 and is set to lead the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee DATA CUBED prides itself celebrations.

on being an award-winning global data expert, supercharging businesses with data.

NICK HOUNSFIELD, www.data-cubed.co.uk founder, The Wave | @data_cubed_ltd

Nick founded The Wave in 2010 and opened in Bristol in autumn 2019, with a EXACTA TECHNOLOGIES works as a worldvision of bringing surfing and ‘blue health’ to people NIKI FACEY, leading high-performance server tailor. client of all ages, backgrounds executive, Marsh and abilities. He is the chair Commercial www.exactatech.com of Surfing England. | @prolinebyexacta Niki works with a wide

variety of businesses from an insurance and risk perspective, aligning this GHYSTON is a bespoke software development with Marsh Commercial’s operational Niki company, specialising in planning and objectives. delivering is also the chair of the West of England Committee of business-critical software for ambitious businesses. the British Insurance Broker’s Association. www.ghyston.com | @ghystonsoftware

the BLM movement. She is also a TV presenter, speaker, author and a patron of SIGNABLE prides itself CARGO Movement.

as being the UK’s leading electronic signature service. It works with over 5,000 business, helping to get documents signed up PHILLIP BATE, team 80% faster. leader, Triodos Bank Phillip heads up the lending www.signable.co.uk | @signablehq team for the South West and Midlands at Triodos Bank. A passionate social lender, he enjoys working RANDA ABDULLAH STRIPE OLT is a leading Microsoft cloud and with organisations who HUCKER, co-founder, contribute to positive social Hullabaloos Lemonade cyber security provider, scalable, and environmental change. delivering Randa set up Hullabaloos back in 2014 with her innovative, and robust technologies to businesses husband Leigh, both on a mission to create a natural throughout Bristol and London. soft drink which uses only natural ingredients.

She www.stripeolt.com | @stripeolt previously worked in the financial sector and catering, having managed call centres.

SPONSORS

HEADLINE SPONSOR

MARSH COMMERCIAL is a

UK leader in SME insurance broking and risk management, helping clients understand and better manage their risks as well as protecting their assets and people. www.marshcommercial.co.uk | @marshcommuk

CATEGORY SPONSORS

BRISTOL CITY CENTRE BID is a not-for-

profit organisation working to make Bristol better for all who live, work and spend time here. www.bristolcitycentrebid.co.uk | @bristolbid

BRISTOL LIFE delivers

eye-catching design and engaging and relevant editorial to create a much-loved magazine covering the very best of life in Bristol, in all its many guises. www.mediaclash.co.uk/bristol-life | @bristollife

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BRISTOL PROPERTY AWARDS celebrates the best

of Bristol’s dynamic property sector. From residential to commercial, from lettings to new builds, Bristol simply teems with clever property companies shaping our city’s destiny. Event: 25 November. www.bristolpropertyawards.co.uk | @brispropawd

BURSTON COOK is a chartered surveyor and commercial property advisor, specialising in providing expert commercial property advice to Bristol’s business community. www.burstoncook.co.uk CLOSE BROTHERS ASSET MANAGEMENT

provides a full range of advice, investment management and self-directed services to private clients and professional advisers. www.closebrothersam.com | @closebrothersam

CRUMBS provides a

little slice of foodie heaven and voice for the hospitality trade.

Crumbs supports all things food and drink throughout Bristol, Bath, Cardiff and Exeter. www.crumbsmag.com | @crumbsmag

ENTRECONF is the event for entrepreneurs and change-makers. Combining inspiration and practical advice, EntreConf brings together entrepreneurs and advisers, brokering dynamic and valuable new business relationships. Event: 30 June www.entreconf.com | @entre_conf

THATCHERS cares about its ciders, and cares about tomorrow. Its vision is to create sustainable, great-tasting cider for generations to come, enjoyed, loved and respected the world over. thatcherscider.co.uk | @thatchers_cider

VWV is a full-service law firm, with a head office in Bristol and other offices in London, Watford and Birmingham. VWV always multi-award-winning building puts the client at the centre of the firm. services company which specialises in home renovation, extension and new build projects. www.vwv.co.uk | @vwvlawfirm JAS offers a turn-key solution using proven project-management techniques.

FEATURE SPONSORS www.jasbuildingservices.co.uk | @jasbuilding JAS BUILDING SERVICES is a family-run,

LEXUS BRISTOL is a state-of-the-art Lexus Centre, designed to offer new and existing Lexus owners the opportunity to ‘experience amazing’. www.lexus.co.uk/bristol | @lexusbristol REDCLIFFE & TEMPLE BID is a not-for-profit

organisation working to make Bristol better for all who live, work and spend time here. www.redcliffeandtemplebid.co.uk | @redandtemplebid

SLX provides production

excellence, from lighting and audio to video and rigging.

SLX delivers the tech, the experts and the innovative solutions. www.slx.co.uk | @SLXmedia

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