The finalists for the Exmouth Business Awards 2023 have been announced.

As many as 31 local businesses, charities and organisations are in the running for accolades including 'Best Start Up', 'Best Online Presence' and 'Employer of the Year'.

The winners will be announced at a black-tie event at Ocean on 6 October.

Finalists by category

Exmouth Experience: Ian Stuart Award

• The Beach Pub;
• Exmouth Pavilion;
• Summer and Lola Hairdressers.

Environmental Impact (Sustainability Award)

• Truly Scrumptious Chocolate Parties;
• Plastic Free Exmouth;
• Bumble and Bee Group;
• Zer0 Waste.

Best Online Presence

• Splash Projects;
• Bar Buoy Cocktails;
• Girl Behind the Lens.

Young Entrepreneur of the Year

• Blissful Beauty by Stacie;
• Taylor Made Solutions Devon Ltd;
• Marley Mayer Salon.

Best Medium/ Large Business

• Pete's Dragons;
• Simon Turner Showrooms;
• The Deaf Academy.

Best Small Business/ Solopreneur

• Exe Fitness;
• Corbeau Noir Tattoos;
• Wilsons Paints.

Best Start Up

• Action Potential Osteopathy;
• Nails on the Exe;
• Marley Mayer Salon.

Employer of the Year

• Home Instead East Devon;
• The Deaf Academy;
• Summer & Lola Hairdressers.

Best Community Group/ Charity

• Esteem Team CiC;
• Exmouth Youth Theatre;
• Tri-Hards Community Fitness Project.

Independent Retailer

• Coastline Mobility;
• Wilsons Paints;
• Otter Valley Funerals.

Tickets for the awards ceremony, which will feature a three-course meal beforehand, are now on sale.