The Whitewed Directory has revealed the shortlist for its first-ever awards ceremony, to be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Swindon on 1st February 2018.

Home to Gloucestershire and Wiltshire’s finest wedding organisers and planners, the Whitewed Directory is the region’s preeminent resource for brides- and grooms-to-be, with its in-depth vetting process and Code of Practice which have defined its success.

Members of the Directory were allowed to nominate themselves for three separate categories: Start-up Business of the Year 2017, Business of the Year 2017, and Most Inspiring Person of the Year 2017.

The shortlisted nominees for each category have now been revealed:

Start-up Business of the Year 2017
In this category, the judges are looking for a start-up business which has shown strong growth in turnover in the past year, and which offers the most innovative product or service.

The Middle Green
Georgia Yates Weddings
DB Wedding Cars & Executive Travel 

Business of the Year 2017
This category recognises the supplier or individual whose product or service towers over the rest of their competitors, whether that be in terms of innovation, sales, longevity, customer service, or holding a niche position in the industry.

Euphoria Entertainments
Beauty Call
Elizabeth Donovan Photography

Most Inspiring Person of the Year 2017
And in the final category, judges are looking for an inspirational story from an individual who has gone above and beyond, defied stereotypes, and exceeded all expectations.

Rachel Neate
Wendy House Flowers
Venues Covered

Director of The Whitewed Directory, Natalie Lovett, said: “I’m so excited about this news for all our incredibly dedicated suppliers. What they deliver for newlyweds is exceptional, and I believe it’s the right time to recognise both their passion and professionalism.”

The judging panel for the Whitewed Directory Awards is formed of three highly respected experts in the industry, each with deep professional and personal roots in the area.

Sara Tye is a development expert and serial entrepreneur. She is founder and managing director of redheadPR, as well as being the chair of Swindon Triathlon Club and CEO of Etape Suisse.

Nicky Alberry is involved in a number of businesses and charities in Swindon, including the Swindon Museum & Art Gallery Trust, Business West, and the Swindon Cares fundraising appeal, of which she is a founding member.

Adam Flint has almost two decades of experience in the hospitality industry and is the General Manager of the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Swindon.

The judges were impressed by the number and quality of entries, which showed both smart business aptitude and an entrepreneurial spirit that the region should be proud of, and it was difficult to select the finalists.

It was amazing to see such drive, passion and variety from The Whitewed Directory members, and the judges look forward to the unenviable task of choosing a winner in each category.

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