The prestigious gala dinner and presentation ceremony recognises the best of Northern Devon’s world-class manufacturers and their talented staff
Read about the 2025 NDMA awards HERE
The awards themselves are generously sponsored by local businesses in support of the region’s manufacturing industry, but in a time-honoured tradition, businesses are also kind enough to donate prizes for the evening’s charity raffle. Prizes included hampers, golf days, local cider and glassware, rugby tickets and more!
This year’s charity, chosen by guest speaker, ocean adventurer and seaweed farmer, Olly Hicks, is The Wave Project.
The Wave Project provides surf therapy in Westward Ho! and Croyde, aiming to improve children’s mental health and wellbeing through their award-winning programme. Surf Therapy is an evidence-based programme that enables children and young people to build confidence and overcome anxiety barriers through surfing. Find out more HERE
After an impassioned video speech from North Devon Coordinator, Jaz, the evening’s compere Laura James encouraged guests to dig deep, and they did! The total raised on the night was £1013.50
Prizes were kindly donated by:
Thanking NDMA members and all who contributed, Mary Woodley, Community Fundraising Officer wrote;
“On behalf of the 2000 children and young people we support every year, thank you for helping children to thrive regardless of the circumstances they find themselves in.“
