We don’t just do awards. We create transformation.

By giving organisations and individuals the tools, recognition, and support they deserve, we help them step into their power. And when our businesses and leaders rise, the entire Great Western region rises with them.

We believe that true recognition must be earned transparently. To preserve the absolute highest standards of institutional integrity, judging for the Great Western Awards is carried out by a minimum of three independent judges per category.

They score and grade all applications completely free from any organiser influence, ensuring that our accolades are granted strictly on merit to the most deserving figures in our community.

Our Four Flagship Pillars

Our ecosystem is built upon four distinct pillars designed to elevate the South West landscape. Explore how you can engage, discover, and grow with us:

Shining a prestigious annual spotlight on regional excellence, innovation, and community spirit. Celebrating organizations of all shapes and sizes—from thriving start-ups to established SMEs and charities—our awards champion sustainability, diversity, equality, and those transcending expectations throughout the year.
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Your ultimate insider guide to living and thriving in the South West. Our independent lifestyle publication showcases the vibrant culture, rich heritage, and inspiring stories of the region. From interviewing regional trailblazers to highlighting the finest local food, tourism, and community initiatives, we bring the best of the West Country straight to you.
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The ultimate digital hub connecting local residents with trusted regional enterprises and essential community organisations. Built explicitly to increase online visibility, our comprehensive platform helps independent businesses grow their digital presence while making it easy to buy local.
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The region’s ultimate go-to guide for what’s on. Packing everything from high-level business conferences to local community get-togethers into one dynamic space, this central hub aggregates the best activities from our network partners across Cornwall, Devon, and Somerset.
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About Great Western

Great Western is a vibrant collection powered by Community Connections. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to honour, celebrate and empower extraordinary people, businesses, and organisations across Cornwall, Devon and Somerset – three beautiful counties of the South West of England.

Together, we provide vital community connections to help our area thrive, creating a robust platform explicitly designed to spotlight local success and foster meaningful collaboration.

For years, our core team has been at the forefront of championing the achievements of women across the region. While we remain deeply proud of that heritage, the time has come to expand our horizons and celebrate all people of the South West—whether they are scaling a thriving business, transforming community life, or achieving remarkable personal milestones. We believe that everyone who transcends expectations and limitations deserves to have their story told.

Contact Options

Give us a call

01752 922653

Send us an email

hello@greatwestern.uk

Opening Hours

Mon-Tue and Thur-Fri from 10am until 5pm

Partner with us

We believe that empowerment should be accessible to everyone. For our upcoming cycle, we have sponsorship levels to ensure that every business, from local start-ups to established corporations, can play a vital role in our missions.
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Whether you are looking to grow your local presence, share an inspiring story, or discover exceptional regional initiatives, our platform provides everything you need to connect and thrive in the modern landscape.
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