South West

Entries and nominations are now open for the South West Director of the Year Awards 2020

As we approach a new decade in business, IoD South West is looking for top business leaders to step forward for the Director of the Year Awards 2020 where we will celebrate the very best business leaders within our community. 

Don't miss the opportunity to nominate yourself or someone you know who deserves to be acknowledged among peers.   

Simon Face, Regional Director for the South West said "In uncertain times leadership and strong governance have never been more important to successful directors.  These IoD Awards celebrate and showcase the best directors in the region who have demonstrated they are able to adapt, seize opportunities and strive in an ever changing world.  We would encourage you to consider entering these awards with the added bonus of the winners of each category receiving a year's complimentary IoD membership, courtesy of the category sponsors." 

An evening celebration event will take place on Thursday 11 June at the superbly refurbished Origin in Bristol.   

Director of the Year - Non-Executive
Director of the Year - Young
Director of the Year - Innovation
Director of the Year - Public Sector
Director of the Year - Third Sector
Director of the Year - Family
Director of the Year - International
Director of the Year - Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Director of the Year - Social Value and Sustainability Impact Award
Director of the Year - start-Up (exempt for IoD Student Members)
Director of the Year - SME (less than £10 million t/o)
Director of the Year - Mid-Market (£10 to £50 million t/o)
Director of the Year - Large Business (more than £50 million t/o)
Chairman's Award for Excellence in Director and Board Practice NOMINATIONS ONLY
Please note the mid-market category is equivalent to National Small-Medium company

University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) - Innovation

  Find out more Nominate or enter now

Thank you to our Media Partner Swindon, Bath and Bristol Business News.

Almost100 members and guests attended an event at Aerospace Bristol, home of the last Concorde ever built.  The fantastic evening was kindly sponsored by BMW who showcased some of their new range of cars.  Please visit our events page for your opportunity to attend our latest events. 

IoD South West covers one of the most active and vibrant regions in the UK, representing around 2,000 members spread across the seven counties of the South West - Bristol, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire.