Cardiff Life Awards 2024 Showguide

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Welcome to the Cardiff Life Awards 2024! Here’s to another joyous celebration of the great and good of Cardiff.

This annual glittering event, which has been running since 2014, sees the largest number of local businesses come together under one roof to cheer each other on and support each other’s marvellous successes and inspiring efforts. It’s one of the biggest networking events in the capital too, with unlimited potential connections and relationships to be gained. So, go on, get mingling!

Many of you reading this will be up for Awards yourselves tonight, in categories ranging from Arts and Events, to Restaurant, Retail and Property – and not forgetting the newest category, Employer.

As ever, hundreds of nominations were made this year, and the Shortlist was once again a huge challenge to create. As for our Winners tonight, they’ve been chosen by an independent panel of judges which we’ve selected from a medley of sectors across the city. Every year, the team at Cardiff Life Awards hands this mighty responsibility over to a newly chosen array of judges and we step back and watch the fierce

debates commence. We certainly don’t envy their mammoth task.

This evening is about honouring all of you, the remarkable businesses, the creative entrepreneurs, the inventive retailers, the civic minded – the founders, the leaders, the grafters who help shape Cardiff into an epic place to live, work and play.

The hundreds of you in attendance tonight deserve serious recognition. Thank you to those who entered, sponsored, supported, and came here this evening.

Let’s spread the love far and wide tonight on social media – tag us using the handles below, and using the hashtag #Cardiff Life Awards And please do come say hello to the Cardiff Life Awards team, at some point tonight if you can –our favourite part of the Awards is meeting the fantastic people behind the businesses. Here’s to the most wonderful, emotional, triumphant night, celebrating… YOU! CARDIFF!

#CardiffTogether, always

RUNNING ORDER

18:30 Drinks Reception

19:20

Call for dinner

19:30

Dinner is served

20:45

Countdown begins

21:00

Cardiff Life Awards commence

23:00

Official AfterShow Party at Kuku at Park Plaza

MENU

Starter

• Ham Hock, Pickled Carrot & Mustard Terrine, Saffron Aubergine Chutney, Pickled Cucumber and Crusty Rosemary Ciabatta

• Layered Chargrilled Vegetable Terrine Served with Ciabatta (V/VG)

Main

• Braised Feather Blade Beef, Spring Onion Mashed Potatoes, Carrots, Broad Beans, Caramelized Shallots and Jus

• Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil Arancini, Rich Tomato Sauce and Pecorino Shavings (V)

Dessert

• Baked New York Cheesecake, Served with a Berry Compote

• Chocolate and Orange Tart, Candied Orange Zest Garnish and Chantilly Cream (V/VG)

Your hosts for this evening

HUW STEPHENS

Starting on Radio 1 when he was 18, Huw Stephens now presents on BBC Radio 6 Music and BBC Radio Cymru. He won the Bafta Cymru award for Best Presenter for the film Anorac, and presented The Story of Welsh Art on BBC Four in 2021. He has presented Glastonbury for BBC 2, and is a regular at Reading Festival, Latitude and Green Man. Huw co-founded the Welsh Music Prize and Cardiff’s Swn Festival, and lives in Cardiff with his family.

STEPH DODD

Steph Dodd is managing director of leading regional events, publishing and marketing company, MediaClash, which was established in 2006. It produces nearly 100 events a year, led by the Cardiff Life Awards, Cardiff Property Awards and equivalents in Bristol, Exeter and Bath, plus EntreConf and other conferences and networking lunches. It also publishes Bristol Life and Bath Life magazines.

Steph has worked in media for over 15 years, starting her career at international publisher Future, running major outdoor events. This was followed by a communications and community engagement role for a local authority.

Steph joined MediaClash in 2016 and developed its events programme as events director, taking in the role of MD in 2021.

Steph is also development manager for Creative Bath and Equal Opportunity Ambassador for Babbasa which supports her passion for nurturing young talent.

THE JUDGES

Each year there is a fresh panel of impeccably impartial and independent Judges for the Cardiff Life Awards. It’s a disparate group, drawn from different sectors and sizes of business. They and they alone will decide the Winners. This year we introduce…

1BERNIE DAVIES, CEO & FOUNDER AT BERNIE DAVIES GLOBAL

Bernie is the creator of the Your Way Empowerment Series, a TEDx Speaker, bestselling author, diversity, and entrepreneurship leader, with a previous outstanding 21-year legal career. Bernie supports entrepreneurship programmes with a focus on diversity, for major banks, universities and government agencies.

2CORIE SEWELL, BUSINESS CENTRE MANAGER AT LEXUS CARDIFF

Corie, a dedicated colleague to the automotive industry since October 2015, has worked within prestigious brands such as Volkswagen and BMW, and is currently proudly representing Lexus Cardiff as their local business development manager.

3EMILY GALLAGHER, SENIOR ACCOUNT DIRECTOR AT SBW

Emily is the account director of SBW Advertising’s Cardiff team and joined shortly before ‘lock-down’ took hold. With heaps of previous experience from design, digital marketing and PR at Ubiquity, to founding an online fashion boutique, she’s an absolute asset to the team.

4JO POLSON, MANAGING DIRECTOR AT VINDICO

Jo, based in Swansea, is currently managing director of Vindico, bringing experience from previous roles at Fleet-e, Think Air, Parc y Scarlets and Behemoth. With a robust skill set that includes network and web design as well as network security and architecture, Jo contributes valuable insights to the IT industry.

5JIM CARPENTER, DIRECTOR AT THINK ORCHARD

Jim is joint CEO at The Orchard Media & Events Group, a leading integrated marketing and communications agency based in Cardiff. Established in 2010, Orchard has vast experience in devising and delivering integrated campaigns that span creative, content, communications and events and experiences.

6LAURA WILLIAMS, DIRECTOR & HEAD OF CARDIFF PLANNING AT SAVILLS

Laura heads up the Savills Cardiff Planning team, providing commercially-driven advice on a range of large and complex strategic and regeneration projects throughout Wales and England, for a variety of clients, including landowners, developers and institutions. Laura has over 16 years of experience of planning and environmental impact assessment.

7RICHARD EAST, FOUNDER AT SAFEHANDS RECRUITMENT

Richard is the co-founder of Safehands Recruitment, which was established in 2013. Over the last 11 years, it has expanded across England and Wales, revolutionising the supply of healthcare recruitment.

8RICHARD PRING, CO-FOUNDER AT WALES INTERACTIVE

Richard is a multi-award-winning film and computer games director. In his career he embarked on a diverse range of roles in games and television, ultimately steering him toward co-founding his own successful studio Wales Interactive in 2012 becoming one of the leading video game entrepreneurs in the UK.

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THE FINALISTS

ARTS & CREATIVE

Sponsored by Genero

CARDIFF BAY RUGBY CODEBREAKERS

celebrates some of the country’s greatest sporting heroes with a statue portraying their stories and the vibrant community which helped shape them. rugbycodebreakers.co.uk

CARL BEVAN ART is a landscape and cityscape painter selling original paintings, highquality prints and reproductions. carlbevnart.com | @carlbevanart

DIMENSIONAL ART sells handmade cards, prints and gifts created from original illustrations drawn by Natalie Bolan in Barry. dimensionalart.co.uk | @dimensionalart

GEMMA GRIFFITHS PHOTOGRAPHY specialises in personal branding, headshot and business shoots, and outdoor family photoshoots. gemmagriffithsphotography.co.uk | @gemmagriffithsphotography

KATHERINE JONES ARTIST creates intricate pen and ink drawings by hand, as well as beautiful memory boxes. katherinemgjones.com | @katherinejonesartist

MERCURY THEATRE WALES produces high-quality, innovative and thought-provoking work, developing Welsh talent and bringing new theatre to the Welsh stage. mercurytheatrewales.co.uk | @mercurytheatrewales

SHUTTER HIRE PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY offers a range of photo and video services from newborn and maternity portraits, to wedding photography and videography.

shutterhire.co.uk | @shutterhirephotography

TAIYE OMOKORE specialises in fashion and portraiture, promoting sustainability and celebrating black beauty and culture. taiyeomokore.com | @taiye_omokore

WALES INTERACTIVE is a video games and interactive movie developer and publisher with an aim to create original titles that entertain the world.

walesinteractive.com | @walesinteractive

BAR & PUB

Sponsored by Vale of Glamorgan Brewery

THE BOOTLEGGER encapsulates the energy of the 1920’s, with a speakeasyinspired cocktail bar and live-music. bootleggerbars.com | @thebootleggercardiff

CARDIFF STUDENTS’ UNION is a dynamic environment, complete with a pub and nightclub, that enhances the experience of university students and the surrounding community. cardiffstudents.com | @cardiffstudents

CORP MARKET, CORPORATION YARD

is a bustling café, bar and live music venue and is also home to some of Canton’s finest independent traders. corpmarket.co.uk| @corpmarketcdf

FLIGHT CLUB CARDIFF takes the traditional game of darts and supercharges it for the 21st century with fast-paced and exciting multiplayer games. flightclubdarts.com/location-cardiff | @flightclubdarts

THE GWAELOD Y GARTH INN is a stunning rural pub with rooms that date from the 19th century. gwaelodygarthinn.co.uk | @gwaelodygarthinn

THE HEAD OF STEAM CARDIFF offers a selection of exceptional local craft beer, a 50/50 vegan food menu and live music. theheadofsteam.co.uk/cardiff | @hos_cardiff

LAB 22 is a cocktail bar that’s known for its innovative drinks, local culture and hospitality. lab22cardiff.com | @lab22cardiff

BUSINESS SERVICES

BUSINESS LANGUAGE SERVICES is a leading language service provider with specialist expertise in Welsh translation and interpreting. businesslanguageservices.co.uk | @bls_translation

CAVEFISH is a data company that uses persona led, generative AI to create rankable content. cavefish.co.uk | linkedin.com/company/cavefish-ai

CHECKS DIRECT is a leading independent provider of employment screening and background checks. checksdirect.co.uk | @checksdirect

CLEVERCHEFS is a chef-led caterer that provides exceptional food and service to the UK’s workplace, education, leisure and retail businesses. cleverchefs.co.uk | @cleverchefsuk

CLOCKWISE CARDIFF provides welldesigned, contemporary private offices, shared workspaces, and meeting rooms with flexible membership plans. work-clockwise.com | @workclockwise

FLEETEV helps businesses and consumers make the switch to electric vehicles using leasing, salary sacrifice and EV fleet solutions. fleetev.com | @fleet.ev

HOOP RECRUITMENT works with a selection of public, private and third sector clients with a mission to change the perception of recruitment. hooprecruitment.co.uk | @hooprecruitment

OGI is an internet company with a mission to bring ultrafast, ultra-reliable connectivity to the nation. ogi.wales | @ogiwales

STEER IT SOLUTIONS provides managed IT services to businesses across Wales, including networking infrastructure, cyber security and telecoms. steerits.co.uk | @steeritsolutions

TECHSOL GROUP specialises in digital transformation, devising and implementing secure technology solutions that enhance productivity and performance. techsolgroup.co.uk | @techsolgroup

CHARITY

Sponsored by Park Plaza

2WISH provides immediate and ongoing support for those affected by the sudden death of children and young people aged 25 and under. 2wish.org.uk | @2wish.cymru

CARDIFF WOMEN’S AID exists to eradicate violence against women and girls and to support survivors. cardiffwomensaid.org.uk | @cardiffwomens_aid

CEREBRAL PALSY CYMRU provides specialist therapy and support to children and families across Wales living with cerebral palsy. cerebralpalsycymru.org | @cp_cymru

CITRUS ARTS creates unique outdoor spectacles to bring the community together and explore pressing issues. citrusarts.co.uk | @citrusartsuk

CITY HOSPICE provides home-based specialist palliative care, as well as counselling and support services. cityhospice.org.uk | @cityhospice

LATCH WELSH CHILDREN’S CANCER CHARITY supports children and young people with cancer and their families. latchwales.org | @latchwales

TENOVUS CANCER CARE provides practical and emotional support to help people and their loved ones live well with cancer. tenovuscancercare.org.uk | @tenovuscancer

WALES AIR AMBULANCE CHARITY

offers advanced lifesaving critical care across Cardiff, all of Wales, and is reliant 100% on charitable donations.

walesairambulance.com | @air_ambulance

CIVIC

Sponsored by Glamorgan Cricket Club

ALTRALAW offers exceptional legal services and donates all profits to causes chosen by clients to provide help and change where it’s most needed.

altralaw.co.uk | linkedin.com/company/altralaw

CARDIFF STUDENTS’ UNION

is a dynamic environment, complete with a pub and nightclub, that enhances the experience of university students and the surrounding community. cardiffstudents.com | @cardiffstudents

JONES THE BARBER is an independent, old-school barber shop, committed to serving Cardiff communities and maximising its capacity to do good. jonesthebarber.com | @jonesthebarber1

LAB 22 is a cocktail bar that’s known for its innovative drinks, local culture and hospitality. lab22cardiff.com | @lab22cardiff

MEDIA ACADEMY CYMRU is an educational non-profit organisation, supporting children and young people to achieve their potential. mediaacademycymru.wales | @mediaacademycymru

OGI is an internet company with a mission to bring ultrafast, ultra-reliable connectivity to the nation.

ogi.wales | @ogiwales

SBW ADVERTISING delivers positive impact creative marketing and advertising campaigns to Wales and beyond.

sbwadvertising.co.uk | @sbw_advertising

TIQTOQ is an independent software testing and quality assurance delivery company, providing innovative testing solutions for customers and partners.

tiqtoq.co.uk | @tiqtoqassurance

EDUCATION

Sponsored by Bupa Dental Care

CARDIFF & VALE TUTORS specialises in academic tuition and alternative provision to local education authorities.

cardiffvaletutors.co.uk | @cardiffvaletutors

CORRECT CAREERS COACHING delivers LinkedIn and sales training, as well as account management, negotiation, and sales psychology. correctcareerscoaching.com | @correctcareers

MEDIA ACADEMY CYMRU is an educational non-profit organisation, supporting children and young people to achieve their potential.

mediaacademycymru.wales | @mediaacademycymru

NESTLINGS ECO NURSERY is an eco-friendly childcare business, caring for and educating young children in two purposely designed settings. nestlingsnursery.co.uk | @nestlingsnursery

NURTURE ANTENATAL EDUCATION provides midwife-led antenatal education classes aiming to inform, empower and connect parents-to-be. nurture-education.co.uk | @nurture.antenatal

WESTBOURNE SCHOOL provides innovative and outstanding education for children aged 2-18, with unrivalled outcomes.

westbourneschool.com | @westbourne.school

EMPLOYER

Sponsored by Clockwise Cardiff

CARNEYSWEENEY is an independent town planning consultancy providing dynamic planning advice and securing deliverable consents. carneysweeney.co.uk | linkedin.com/company/carneysweeney

ESCAPE RECORDS produces hundreds of events every year all over the UK and Europe, including the largest music festival in Wales, ‘In It Together’. escaperecords.co.uk | @weareescaperecords

HLM ARCHITECTS specialises in architecture, landscapes and interiors, and respond to the ambitions of its clients and staff. hlmarchitects.com | @hlmarchitects

HOOP RECRUITMENT works with a selection of public, private and third sector clients with a mission to change the perception of recruitment. hooprecruitment.co.uk | @hooprecruitment

LAB 22 is a cocktail bar that’s known for its innovative drinks, local culture and hospitality. lab22cardiff.com | @lab22cardiff

NEW DIRECTIONS provides recruitment, vetting and domiciliary care services, and embeds itself in its communities. new-directions.co.uk | linkedin.com/company/newdirectionsgroup

SAFEHANDS RECRUITMENT is an independent recruitment business in the healthcare sector and is passionate about serving the industry. safehandsrecruitment.co.uk | @safehandsrecruitment

EVENT

Sponsored by Cardiff City FC

ESCAPE RECORDS produces hundreds of events every year all over the UK and Europe, including the largest music festival in Wales, ‘In It Together’. escaperecords.co.uk | @weareescaperecords

EVERYWOMAN FESTIVAL is a women’s health festival aiming to educate, empower and support women and girls across health topics. everywomanfest.com | @theverywomanfestival

OTID ENTERTAINMENT unites communities through vibrant events, music, and dynamic experiences, redefining nightlife inclusivity. otidentertainment.com | @otid.entertainment

THE ROYAL MINT EXPERIENCE has been the home to the UK coin production for over 1,000 years and is one of South Wales’s biggest tourist attractions.

royalmint.com/experience | @royalmintuk

TAFWYL is a festival celebrating the Welsh language, arts and culture, and is a part of the core work of the charity, Menter Caerdydd. tafwyl.cymru | @tafwyl

TIME FLIES promotes famous dance music events and provides the city with great nights out. timefliesuk.com | @timefliesuk

WALES FAST GROWTH 50 identifies fast growth Welsh firms, recognising their achievements, and helping them to make a difference to the economy. fastgrowth50.com | @fastgrowth_50

FINANCIAL

AUGUSTUS PAYROLL SERVICES provides precise and punctual payroll solutions to all sectors and business sizes to help companies save time and money.

augustuspayroll.co.uk | @augustuspayroll

HUGH JAMES INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL ADVISERS offers professional and bespoke tailored financial solutions to both private and corporate clients. hughjames.com | @hughjameslegal

PENGUIN is an innovator in the field of financial advice and wealth management, guiding families and individuals to financial freedom.

penguinwealth.com | @penguinwealth

RWB WEALTH provides financial advice, specialising in pensions, investments, insurance and mortgages. rwbwealth.com | @rwbwealth

HAIR & BEAUTY

CREATE SALON is a sustainable salon with a mission to make positive changes in its local community and deliver high standard services. createsalon.co.uk | @createsalon_

DR KATHRYN AESTHETICS brings together many years of clinical expertise and specialises in bespoke non-surgical facial rejuvenation. drkathrynaesthetics.co.uk | @dr_kathryn

JONES THE BARBER is an independent, old-school barber shop, committed to serving Cardiff communities and maximising its capacity to do good.

jonesthebarber.com | @jonesthebarber1

MORGAN’S HAIR LOSS SOLUTIONS works alongside the NHS, and privately, to provide solutions for individuals suffering with hair loss. morganshairandbeauty.co.uk | @morgans_hairbeautywigs

SIMON CONSTANTINOU AT

O.CONSTANTINOU & SONS prides itself on inclusivity and leaves clients looking and feeling fantastic.

worldchampionhairdressing.co.uk |

@simonconstantinouhairteam

SLUNKS is an alternative safe salon that welcomes everyone and celebrates individuality and embraces diverse styles. slunks.com | @slunks

HEALTH & WELLBEING

Sponsored by Safehands Recruitment

AQUA-BUMPS provides water-based exercise classes for pregnancy and post-birth combining cardiovascular exercise and relaxation. aqua-bumps.co.uk | @aquabumps4u

BRAV ENDURANCE sells sustainable high-performance sportswear for athletes and outdoor enthusiasts. bravendurance.co.uk | @bravendurance

COACHCEI runs exercise classes where mothers can bring their kids along and train safely post-birth with a pre and postnatal PT. coachcei.com | @coachcei

NURTURE ANTENATAL EDUCATION

provides midwife-led antenatal education classes aiming to inform, empower and connect parents-to-be

nurture-education.co.uk | @nurture.antenatal

PENARTH PHYSIOTHERAPY PRACTICE & PILATES STUDIO offers evidence-based intervention for pain and injury including assessment, diagnosis and treatment. penarthphysiotherapy.com | @pppphysio

SARAH ALEX CARTER WELLBEING COACH supports staff in education struggling with stress and helping to prioritise their wellbeing. sarahalexcarter.com | @iamsarahalexcarter

SBW ADVERTISING delivers positive impact creative marketing and advertising campaigns to Wales and beyond. sbwadvertising.co.uk | @sbw_advertising

UMBRELLA FAITH specialises in selling customised prayer and wellbeing mats for businesses, to help drive and raise awareness within diversity and inclusion. umbrellafaith.co.uk | @umbrella.faith

THE WELSH FACIALIST is a go-to destination for results-driven bespoke luxury sculpting skin treatments and face workouts. welshfacialist.com | @thewelshfacialist

HOMES & INTERIORS

CARDIFF GARDEN ROOMS designs and builds bespoke luxury garden offices, gyms, bars and living areas for its clients based on their needs and requirements.

cardiffgardenrooms.co.uk | @cardiffgardenrooms

GLEN THOMAS ARCHITECTURE

specialises in design considered, contemporary home extensions and new build dwellings for residential homes.

glenthomasarchitecture.co.uk | @glenthomasarchitecture

LOUISE MISELL INTERIORS produces innovative and thoughtful interiors, rooted in practicality, accomplished with exceptional attention to detail.

louisemisellinteriors.co.uk | @louise_m_interiors

NORAH ROSE STAGING transforms empty, uninspiring rooms into welcoming and exciting show home spaces.

norahrose.co.uk | @norahrosestaging

THE TIDY LARK helps people discover joy through the process of decluttering and organising their homes. thetidylark.co.uk | @thetidylark

LEGAL

Sponsored by Cardiff Property Awards

ALTRALAW offers exceptional legal services and donates all profits to causes chosen by clients to provide help and change where it’s most needed. altralaw.co.uk | linkedin.com/company/altralaw

GRANT STEPHENS FAMILY LAW offers expert guidance and personal advice on all aspects of family law including child matters, divorce and pre-nuptial agreements. grantstephensfamilylaw.co.uk | @gsflsolicitors

MARTYN PROWEL GARTSIDES

SOLICITORS provides a wide range of legal services, from family law to property conveyancing. mpgsolicitors.co.uk | @martyn_prowel_solicitors

ROBERTSONS SOLICITORS is a full-service legal practice serving family and commercial clients in Cardiff. robsols.co.uk | @robertsonssolicitors

LEISURE & TOURISM

Sponsored by Alliance Wales & West

CARDIFF CITY FOOTBALL CLUB is the pride of the capital city of Wales. The Bluebirds, who compete in the EFL Championship, play from Cardiff City Stadium. cardiffcityfc.co.uk | @cardiffcityfc

DARK WALES TOURS conducts history and ghost tours around various sites in Wales including St Fagans National Museum of History. darkwalestours.co.uk | @darkwalestours

THE ROYAL MINT EXPERIENCE has been the home to the UK coin production for over 1,000 years and is one of South Wales’s biggest tourist attractions. royalmint.com/experience | @royalmintuk

SEREN DŴR has a passion for canoeing and kayaking and specialises in Canoe Slalom, Kayak-X and Freestyle. serendwr.org.uk | @serendwr

VOCO ST. DAVID’S, CARDIFF is a luxury hotel, spa and restaurant and is recognised locally, nationally and internationally. stdavids.vocohotels.com | @vocostdavidscardiff

NEW BUSINESS

Sponsored by Cardiff Life

CAVEFISH is a data company that uses persona led, generative AI to create rankable content. cavefish.co.uk | linkedin.com/company/cavefish-ai

FLIGHT CLUB CARDIFF takes the traditional game of darts and supercharges it for the 21st century with fast-paced and exciting multiplayer games. flightclubdarts.com/location-cardiff | @flightclubdarts

MORGAN’S HAIR LOSS SOLUTIONS works alongside the NHS, and privately, to provide solutions for individuals suffering with hair loss. morganshairandbeauty.co.uk | @morgans_hairbeautywigs

PLATFORM_ is a fully integrated investor, developer, and asset manager of professionally managed, institutional-quality BTR properties. platform.life | @platform_life

UMBRELLA FAITH specialises in selling customised prayer and wellbeing mats for businesses, to help drive and raise awareness within diversity and inclusion. umbrellafaith.co.uk | @umbrella.faith

WEBOSS provides flexible virtual assistant services to busy professionals and business owners in need of executive admin and bookkeeping support. weboss.co.uk | @weboss.admin

PEOPLE SERVICES

Sponsored by Norah Rose Staging

CARDIFF & VALE TUTORS specialises in academic tuition and alternative provision to local education authorities. cardiffvaletutors.co.uk | @cardiffvaletutors

CLEVERCHEFS is a chef-led caterer that provides exceptional food and service to the UK’s workplace, education, leisure and retail businesses. cleverchefs.co.uk | @cleverchefsuk

HOOP RECRUITMENT works with a selection of public, private and third sector clients with a mission to change the perception of recruitment. hooprecruitment.co.uk | @hooprecruitment

THE HR DEPT – SOUTH WALES offers an outsourced HR and recruitment service to businesses across South Wales. hrdept.co.uk/south-wales | @hr_dept_south_wales

NEW DIRECTIONS provides recruitment, vetting and domiciliary care services and embeds itself in its communities. new-directions.co.uk | linkedin.com/company/newdirectionsgroup

SAFEHANDS RECRUITMENT is an independent recruitment business in the healthcare sector and is passionate about serving the industry. safehandsrecruitment.co.uk | @safehandsrecruitment

PROPERTY

CARDIFF GARDEN ROOMS designs and builds bespoke luxury garden offices, gyms, bars and living areas for its clients based on their needs and requirements. cardiffgardenrooms.co.uk | @cardiffgardenrooms

CARNEYSWEENEY is an independent town planning consultancy providing dynamic planning advice and securing deliverable consents. carneysweeney.co.uk | linkedin.com/company/carneysweeney

CLOCKWISE CARDIFF provides contemporary private offices, shared workspaces and meeting rooms with flexible membership plans. work-clockwise.com/locations/cardiff | @workclockwise

HLM ARCHITECTS specialises in architecture, landscapes and interiors, and respond to the ambitions of its clients and staff. hlmarchitects.com | @hlmarchitects

MARTYN PROWEL GARTSIDES

SOLICITORS provides a wide range of legal services, from family law to property conveyancing. mpgsolicitors.co.uk | @martyn_prowel_solicitors

MODE CONSULT is a project management and quantity surveying construction consultancy with a goal of improving the construction industry. modeconsult.com | @modeconsult

NORAH ROSE STAGING transforms empty, uninspiring rooms into welcoming and exciting show home spaces. norahrose.co.uk | @norahrosestaging

PLATFORM_ is a fully integrated investor, developer, and asset manager of professionally managed, institutional-quality BTR properties. platform.life | @platform_life

RESTAURANT

HEANEYS CARDIFF brings a relaxed and accessible dining experience, serving the freshest local ingredients and best quality produce. heaneyscardiff.co.uk | @heaneyscardiff

HOME, PENARTH is an intimate, family-run restaurant that provides an immersive, warm and friendly dining experience. homeatpenarth.co.uk | @home.penarth

THE POSH FISH AND CHIP COMPANY creates high-quality fish and chip meals with a touch of gourmet, with options including lobster and in-house homemade fishcakes. poshfishandchip.co.uk | @poshfishandchip

THE POTTED PIG serves incredible food using local produce, wine and cocktails through everdeveloping seasonal menus. thepottedpig.com | @pottedpig

THE SORTING ROOM AT THE PARKGATE HOTEL is a Michelin-listed restaurant offering guests an exquisite dining experience. theparkgatehotel.wales/home/restaurant-bar | @theparkgatehotel

THOMAS BY TOM SIMMONS offers Frenchinspired food, cooked lovingly with local, Welsh ingredients. thomas-pontcanna.co.uk | @thomasbytomsimmons

RETAIL

BRAV ENDURANCE sells sustainable high-performance sportswear for athletes and outdoor enthusiasts.

bravendurance.co.uk | @bravendurance

CARDIFF CYCLE WORKSHOP makes cycling accessible with a bike recycling scheme allowing them to sell quality, reliable bikes. cardiffcycleworkshop.org.uk | @cardiffcycleworkshop

DIMENSIONAL ART sells handmade cards, prints and gifts created from original illustrations drawn by Natalie Bolan in Barry. dimensionalart.co.uk | @dimensionaluk

JOKESHOP.COM sells an array of costumes, bringing laughter through curated jokes, pranks, and tricks.

jokeshop.co.uk | @jokeshop

LUSH SPA CARDIFF offers in-depth skincare consultations, luxury spa treatments and crueltyfree gifts and product ranges. lush.com/uk/en/shops/lush-spa-cardiff

SUSTAINABILITY

Sponsored by Lexus Cardiff

CARDIFF CYCLE WORKSHOP makes cycling accessible with a bike recycling scheme allowing them to sell quality, reliable bikes.

cardiffcycleworkshop.org.uk | @cardiffcycleworkshop

CARNEYSWEENEY is an independent town planning consultancy providing dynamic planning advice and securing deliverable consents.

carneysweeney.co.uk |

linkedin.com/company/carneysweeney

CREATE SALON is a sustainable salon with a mission to make positive changes in its local community and deliver high standard services. createsalon.co.uk | @createsalon_

FLEETEV helps businesses and consumers make the switch to electric vehicles using leasing, salary sacrifice and EV fleet solutions.

fleetev.com | @fleet.ev

GLEN THOMAS ARCHITECTURE

specialises in design considered, contemporary home extensions and new build dwellings for residential homes.

glenthomasarchitecture.co.uk | @glenthomasarchitecture

NEW DIRECTIONS provides recruitment, vetting and domiciliary care services and embeds itself in its communities.

new-directions.co.uk | linkedin.com/company/newdirectionsgroup

SBW ADVERTISING delivers positive impact creative marketing and advertising campaigns to Wales and beyond. sbwadvertising.co.uk | @sbw_advertising

INTERNATIONAL & DOMESTIC

HOSPITALITY PACKAGES

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TECHNOLOGY

Sponsored by EntreConf

CAVEFISH is a data company that uses persona led, generative AI to create rankable content. cavefish.co.uk | linkedin.com/company/cavefish-ai

CHECKS DIRECT is a leading independent provider of employment screening and background checks. checksdirect.co.uk | @checksdirect

OGI is an internet company with a mission to bring ultrafast, ultra-reliable connectivity to the nation.

ogi.wales | @ogiwales

STEER IT SOLUTIONS provides managed IT services to businesses across Wales, including networking infrastructure, cyber security and telecoms.

steerits.co.uk | @steeritsolutions

TECHSOL GROUP specialises in digital transformation, devising and implementing secure technology solutions that enhance productivity, and performance. techsolgroup.co.uk | @techsolgroup

TIQTOQ is an independent software testing and quality assurance delivery company, providing innovative testing solutions for customers and partners. tiqtoq.co.uk | @tiqtoqassurance

WALES INTERACTIVE is a video games and interactive movie developer and publisher with an aim to create original titles that entertain the world.

walesinteractive.com | @walesinteractive

WESTBOURNE SCHOOL provides innovative and outstanding education for children aged 2-18, with unrivalled outcomes. westbourneschool.com | @westbourne.school

WELSH LANGUAGE

Sponsored by Cardiff Rugby

BUSINESS LANGUAGE SERVICES is a leading language service provider with specialist expertise in Welsh translation and interpreting. businesslanguageservices.co.uk | @bls_translation

DIMENSIONAL ART sells handmade cards, prints and gifts created from original illustrations drawn by Natalie Bolan in Barry. dimensionalart.co.uk | @dimensionalart

MENTER CAERDYDD delivers inclusive and exciting events, workshops and clubs to expand the social use of Welsh in the city. mentercaerdydd.cymru | @mentercaerdydd

PENARTH PHYSIOTHERAPY PRACTICE & PILATES STUDIO offers evidence-based intervention for pain and injury including assessment, diagnosis and treatment. penarthphysiotherapy.com | @pppphysio

WALES INTERACTIVE is a video games and interactive movie developer and publisher with an aim to create original titles that entertain the world.

walesinteractive.com | @walesinteractive

SPONSORS

HEADLINE SPONSOR

EVO ULTRA is a confi dential ‘express’ monthly business mastermind for busy CEOs, MDs and Key Execs of multimillion pound businesses from diff erent sectors.

evo-ultra.com | linkedin.com/company/evo-ultra

CARDIFF CITY FOOTBALL CLUB is the pride of the capital city of Wales. The Bluebirds, who compete in the EFL Championship, play from Cardiff City Stadium.

cardiff cityfc.co.uk | @cardiff cityfc

PLATINUM SPONSOR

CLEVERCHEFS

is a chef-led caterer that provides exceptional food and service to the UK’s workplace, education, leisure and retail businesses. cleverchefs.co.uk | @cleverchefsuk

CATEGORY SPONSORS

CARDIFF LIFE delivers eye-catching design and engaging editorial to create a much-loved magazine covering the very best of life in Cardiff in all its many guises. cardiffl ife.wales | @cardiffl ife.wales

CARDIFF PROPERTY AWARDS celebrates the best of Cardiff ’s dynamic property sector. From residential to commercial, from lettings to new builds, Cardiff simply teems with clever property companies shaping our city’s destiny. cardiff propertyawards.co.uk | @cardiff propawds

ALLIANCE WALES & WEST is a leading catering equipment supplier for the hospitality, leisure, education and public sectors.

allianceonline.co.uk | @allianceonline_

BUPA DENTAL CARE

is a leading provider of NHS and private dental services, dedicated to giving patients better smiles and better health.

bupa.co.uk/dental/dental-care | @bupadentalcare

CARDIFF RUGBY have produced some of the world’s best players and a record number of British & Irish Lions. Located at the renowned Cardiff Arms Park, located adjacent to Wales’s Principality Stadium in central Cardiff . cardiff rugby.wales | @cardiff _rugby

CLOCKWISE

CARDIFF provides welldesigned, contemporary private offi ces, shared workspaces, and meeting rooms with fl exible membership plans. work-clockwise.com | @workclockwise

ENTRECONF is the event for the entrepreneurs and change makers. Combining inspiration and practical advice, it brings together entrepreneurs and advisers, brokering dynamic and valuable new business relationships. entreconf.com | @entre_conf

GENERO creates quality event solutions specialising in AV and multimedia production, exhibition and set design, event services and corporate hospitality. genero-productions.co.uk | @generogroup

GLAMORGAN

CRICKET CLUB is based in the heart of Cardiff at the Sophia Gardens stadium. Glamorgan Cricket is the only fi rst-class cricket county in Wales, and proudly represents the whole of the country.

glamorgancricket.com | @glamcricket

LEXUS CARDIFF is a state-of-the-art Lexus Centre, designed to off er new and existing Lexus owners the opportunity to experience amazing. lexus.co.uk/cardiff | @lexuscardiff

NORAH ROSE STAGING transforms empty, uninspiring rooms into welcoming and exciting show home spaces and delivers innovative design solutions that surpass industry standards. norahrose.co.uk | @norahrosestaging

PARK PLAZA is a hotel perfectly located in the heart of Cardiff city centre. Home to the prestigious Laguna Kitchen & Bar and luxurious Laguna Health & Spa. parkplazacardiff .com | @parkplazacardiff

SAFEHANDS RECRUITMENT is an independent recruitment business in the healthcare sector and is passionate about serving the industry. safehandsrecruitment.co.uk | @safehandsrecruitment

VALE OF GLAMORGAN BREWERY creates simple, tasty beer that you can sip, savour and share. It has built up a stellar reputation for classic ales and has expanded to boost ranges and push the company to the next level. vogbrewery.co.uk | @vog_brewery

SILVER SPONSORS

 Hugh James

 New Directions

 Techsol Group

 TiQToQ

Heather

Hensol

Kuku at Park Plaza

Mark Cooke at Llynfi Arts

Mercure Cardiff Holland House

Minuteman Press

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