Awards

Crowcombe Estate has won the 2025 Somerset Otter Award

Somerset estate recognised for sustainable land management

Over 570 looked-after and care-experienced young people were recognised at Somerset Council's annual Celebrating Care and Achievement event

Over 570 looked-after and care-experienced young people were recognised at Somerset Council's annual Celebrating Care and Achievement event

Hundreds of young people's achievements celebrated in Somerset

Julian Temperley, owner of Burrow Hill Cider, with the Burrow Hill Cider Bus.

Julian Temperley, owner of Burrow Hill Cider, with the Burrow Hill Cider Bus.

Somerset cider maker known for Glastonbury's 'Cider Bus' wins prestigious award

The Somerset Careers Awards 2026 took place on Thursday, July 2, at North Cadbury Court

The Somerset Careers Awards 2026 took place on Thursday, July 2, at North Cadbury Court

Somerset Careers Awards recognise outstanding county achievements

Tintinhull Primary School near Yeovil has received the OPAL platinum award

Tintinhull Primary School near Yeovil has received the OPAL platinum award

Primary school near Yeovil wins top national award for play

Colleagues at Grovelands in Yeovil celebrate being a top 100 UK care home in the 2026 Lottie Awards

Colleagues at Grovelands in Yeovil celebrate being a top 100 UK care home in the 2026 Lottie Awards

Somerset care home rated 'outstanding' named among UK's top 100

Twelve Somerset entrepreneurs have been honoured at the eighth edition of the Shining Stars Awards

Twelve Somerset entrepreneurs have been honoured at the eighth edition of the Shining Stars Awards

Somerset entrepreneurs honoured at the Shining Stars Awards

Taunton business owner Anita Greenslade from House of Admin was the winner of this year's Somerset Shining Star of the Year award

Taunton business owner Anita Greenslade from House of Admin was the winner of this year's Somerset Shining Star of the Year award

Small businesses across Somerset honoured at Shining Stars Awards

A Taunton family-run law firm has won big at an awards night.

A Taunton family-run law firm has won big at an awards night.

Taunton family business wins at prestigious awards night

Somerset Chamber has launched the Somerset Future 30 awards to recognise 30 young professionals under the age of 30 who are already making an impact across the county

Somerset Chamber has launched the Somerset Future 30 awards to recognise 30 young professionals under the age of 30 who are already making an impact across the county

New awards launched to celebrate Somerset's brightest young talent

Family Adventures Group has been named among the top 20 nursery groups in the UK.

Family Adventures Group has been named among the top 20 nursery groups in the UK.

Leisure group with Somerset nurseries named one of the best in the UK

Pictured (left to right): Jessica Barton - lead faster diagnosis nurse, Rosie Edgerley - cancer programme manager, Gideon Amos - MP for Taunton and Wellington, Niamh Dinneen and Reny Devassey - faster diagnosis nurses

Pictured (left to right): Jessica Barton - lead faster diagnosis nurse, Rosie Edgerley - cancer programme manager, Gideon Amos - MP for Taunton and Wellington, Niamh Dinneen and Reny Devassey - faster diagnosis nurses

Somerset cancer self-referral scheme earns national recognition

Young sports awards winners, from, left, Amy Reddaway, Beth Newton and Charlie Attwood

Young sports awards winners, from, left, Amy Reddaway, Beth Newton and Charlie Attwood

Looking Back: Somerset Sports Awards winners celebrated in 2013

Somerset Council's Imagine the Possibilities took home silver in the diversity and inclusion category at the 2026 Local Government Chronicle Awards

Somerset Council's Imagine the Possibilities took home silver in the diversity and inclusion category at the 2026 Local Government Chronicle Awards

Somerset Council scheme for young people wins national award

Left to right: Left to right: Julian Bellew and Cllr Alan Gloak

Left to right: Left to right: Julian Bellew and Cllr Alan Gloak

Looking Back: When Somerset's sporting stars of 2014 were celebrated

Shepton Mallet vet Dr Anna Hewison has been named a finalist for the British Veterinary Association Young Vet of the Year award

Shepton Mallet vet Dr Anna Hewison has been named a finalist for the British Veterinary Association Young Vet of the Year award

Young Shepton Mallet farm vet nominated for national award

Somerset-based VADO won best modern bathroom range for its Safari collection at the recent Ideal Home Awards

Somerset-based VADO won best modern bathroom range for its Safari collection at the recent Ideal Home Awards

Somerset bathroom manufacturer celebrates national award success

Becky Wright, whose latest gin won four accolades at the Gin Guide Awards

Becky Wright, whose latest gin won four accolades at the Gin Guide Awards

Quantock Hills distillery scores big win at international gin awards

The Exmoor Community Bus Association was recently presented with the King’s Award for Voluntary Service

The Exmoor Community Bus Association was recently presented with the King’s Award for Voluntary Service

West Somerset community bus service receives distinguished honour

The campaign was recognised in the food waste and organics initiative of the year category at the Awards for Excellence in Recycling and Waste Management

The campaign was recognised in the food waste and organics initiative of the year category at the Awards for Excellence in Recycling and Waste Management

Somerset food waste recycling initiative shortlisted for UK award

Mr Brown received an outstanding achievement award at the Jewson Western League’s end-of-season convention

Mr Brown received an outstanding achievement award at the Jewson Western League’s end-of-season convention

Wellington AFC volunteer honoured for decades of service

Community heroes and budding young artists were recognised in Somerset Day celebrations at the Museum of Somerset in 2016

Community heroes and budding young artists were recognised in Somerset Day celebrations at the Museum of Somerset in 2016

Looking Back: When residents were honoured on Somerset Day in 2016

Terri and Rich Hudson (pictured) won big at the World Gin Awards

Terri and Rich Hudson (pictured) won big at the World Gin Awards

Taunton pub 'incredibly proud' after award at World Gin Awards

Taunton-born J.H. Mann claimed first place in the ancient history category of the Historical Novel Society’s first chapters competition for his work The Last Light

Taunton-born J.H. Mann claimed first place in the ancient history category of the Historical Novel Society’s first chapters competition for his work The Last Light

Taunton-born author named winner at Historical Novel Society awards

The annual awards night celebrated the achievements of Wiveliscombe RFC, including the first XV's promotion to the Regional Two Tribute Ale South West Division

The annual awards night celebrated the achievements of Wiveliscombe RFC, including the first XV's promotion to the Regional Two Tribute Ale South West Division

Wiveliscombe RFC

Wiveliscombe RFC celebrates successful season at annual awards night

Somerset's Imagine the Possibilities team took home the Preparing for Adulthood Award at the first-ever CDC SEND Awards, which celebrate outstanding work across the SEND sector

Somerset's Imagine the Possibilities team took home the Preparing for Adulthood Award at the first-ever CDC SEND Awards, which celebrate outstanding work across the SEND sector

Somerset programme supporting young people through education wins award

Riverain Lodge developer Churchill Living has received the top rating in the Home Builders Federation’s independent customer satisfaction survey

Riverain Lodge developer Churchill Living has received the top rating in the Home Builders Federation’s independent customer satisfaction survey

Taunton retirement home builder wins top customer satisfaction award

A business has reacted after being named the winner of a B2B business of the year award.

A business has reacted after being named the winner of a B2B business of the year award.

Somerset company recognised with business of the year award

Ryan riding a horse at the Conquest Centre.

Ryan riding a horse at the Conquest Centre.

Charity organisation near Taunton shortlisted for prestigious award

Liz Brown and Val Tilley of Rumwell Farm Shop celebrate winning the award

Liz Brown and Val Tilley of Rumwell Farm Shop celebrate winning the award

Looking Back: When a Somerset marmalade won a top award in 2016

Francis Fields in Frome has been recognised by the RSPB for its show complex gardens

Francis Fields in Frome has been recognised by the RSPB for its show complex gardens

Frome housing development wins RSPB award for wildlife-friendly gardens

UCS College Group has announced the latest winners of its Value Added Awards

UCS College Group has announced the latest winners of its Value Added Awards

Students recognised for progress and kindness at Somerset college group

All the winners of the Somerset Business Awards 2026 have been announced.

All the winners of the Somerset Business Awards 2026 have been announced.

Every winner crowned at the Somerset Business Awards 2026

STOCK - food and drink producers are being invited to enter a competition judged by celebrities.

STOCK - food and drink producers are being invited to enter a competition judged by celebrities.

Awards Ceremonies

Celebrity judges on the lookout for the tastiest food and drink in Somerset

The deadline to enter the Yeovil Business Awards 2026 is Monday, March 23

The deadline to enter the Yeovil Business Awards 2026 is Monday, March 23

Entry deadline for Yeovil Business Awards nears

A Taunton man has won an award for his commitment to supporting the local environment.

A Taunton man has won an award for his commitment to supporting the local environment.

Taunton man named Somerset's environmental champion

Somerset beekeeper, Dr Richard Bache (pictured), has won an award.

Somerset beekeeper, Dr Richard Bache (pictured), has won an award.

Somerset beekeeper named winner of top West Country award

Harris Fowler was named law firm of the year at the Zylpha Innovation Awards

Harris Fowler was named law firm of the year at the Zylpha Innovation Awards

Taunton legal firm scoops prize at innovation awards event

Hastoe Housing Association has sponsored CPRE Somerset’s Love Your Countryside awards

Hastoe Housing Association has sponsored CPRE Somerset’s Love Your Countryside awards

Housing association to sponsor Somerset awards scheme

Michael Overd (pictured) has won an award after delivering the UK’s New Medium Helicopter (NMH).

Michael Overd (pictured) has won an award after delivering the UK’s New Medium Helicopter (NMH).

Engineer from company that won a £1 billion contract awarded prestigious accolade

Somerset Council has been nominated as part of the 2026 Local Government Chronicle Awards

Somerset Council has been nominated as part of the 2026 Local Government Chronicle Awards

Somerset Council named finalist in two national awards

Former England rugby captain Phil de Glanville with Bishop Fox's winners Luke Scott, Alec Isaacs, Ben Mitchell, Gill Matthews (SENCO) and deputy headteacher Lee Porter

Former England rugby captain Phil de Glanville with Bishop Fox's winners Luke Scott, Alec Isaacs, Ben Mitchell, Gill Matthews (SENCO) and deputy headteacher Lee Porter

Looking Back: Taunton students celebrate at 2005 LINX Awards

The Apple Tree Farm Shop, based at Yeovil's Brimsmore Gardens, was named best food hall/best farm shop in the local garden centre category at the Garden Centre Association’s 60th annual conference

The Apple Tree Farm Shop, based at Yeovil's Brimsmore Gardens, was named best food hall/best farm shop in the local garden centre category at the Garden Centre Association’s 60th annual conference

Yeovil farm shop wins national Garden Centre Association award

CPRE Somerset is launching the Love Your Countryside Awards to celebrate 100 years of the Campaign to Protect Rural England charity

CPRE Somerset is launching the Love Your Countryside Awards to celebrate 100 years of the Campaign to Protect Rural England charity

New awards scheme launches to celebrate Somerset countryside

Jackie, Angela and Harry (pictured) received their Level 5 certificates from the Deputy Master of the Bath & Wells Association, Brenda Arscott.

Jackie, Angela and Harry (pictured) received their Level 5 certificates from the Deputy Master of the Bath & Wells Association, Brenda Arscott.

Three members of family achieve bell ringing award

The Conquest Centre celebrated one of their own being recognised in the community with an award win.

The Conquest Centre celebrated one of their own being recognised in the community with an award win.

Jess Dixon honoured near Taunton with award from high sheriff

The Old Oaks Touring Park in Somerset has won a regional award.

The Old Oaks Touring Park in Somerset has won a regional award.

Touring park in Somerset crowned Best Adult Only Site at awards

Butlin's in Minehead is up for two national awards.

Butlin's in Minehead is up for two national awards.

Butlin's nominated as one of the best holiday parks in the UK

Mayor Vanessa Garside and Vickie Robbins, executive director of The Brewhouse, with Val's award.

Mayor Vanessa Garside and Vickie Robbins, executive director of The Brewhouse, with Val's award.

One of the founders of the Taunton Brewhouse wins prestigious award

Shane Eckley, pictured centre-right, was awarded the Police Staff Member of the Year: Handyperson award.

Shane Eckley, pictured centre-right, was awarded the Police Staff Member of the Year: Handyperson award.

Avon and Somerset Police

Police Staff Member of the Year goes to Minehead's Shane Eckley

CAMRA has recognised three pubs in Somerset as the best in class out of the whole county.

CAMRA has recognised three pubs in Somerset as the best in class out of the whole county.

Three Somerset pubs awarded as the best in the county by CAMRA

In true Stacked Wonky style, Sarah was determined to take young people to the awards ceremony, a glittering affair equipped with red carpet, champagne and live entertainment

In true Stacked Wonky style, Sarah was determined to take young people to the awards ceremony, a glittering affair equipped with red carpet, champagne and live entertainment

Somerset dance company's artistic director wins national award

The White Horse Inn, near Taunton, has been revealed as the only Somerset representative at an awards ceremony coming up soon.

The White Horse Inn, near Taunton, has been revealed as the only Somerset representative at an awards ceremony coming up soon.

White Horse Inn named as finalist in Countryside Alliance Awards

Nynehead Court, in Wellington, has won a national award for 2024.

Nynehead Court, in Wellington, has won a national award for 2024.

Awards Ceremonies

Wellington care home wins award at Caring UK Awards 2024