Platinum Award
Winner:
Techniquest
“Techniquest embodied clever innovation to bring science and education to the homes of hundreds of thousands with #TQatHome; and its digital outreach programme was utilised by 50 schools and proved popular with teachers and pupils. Inspirational!”
@Techniquest | www.techniquest.org
Sponsored by: Marsh Commercial
Arts
Winner:
Theatr Iolo
“Showcased exemplary support for freelance and upcoming artists with highly creative, sell-out travelling tours, capturing the imagination of hundreds.”
www.theatriolo.com | @theatriolo
Sponsored by: Lexus Cardiff
Bar
Winner:
Craft Republic
“A shining example of operating deftly through a pandemic, constantly adapting with a cool bottle shop offering and unique drink brands.”
www.wearecraftrepublic.co.uk | @WeAreCraftRep
Business Services
Winner:
A&R Services
“A&R aided thousands of businesses as one of the first to provide safeguarding layers to workplace surfaces. One of the fastest growing teams in Wales!”
@AandRcleaning
Sponsored by: Regus
Café
Winner:
Eartha
“What a welcoming, green environment with perfect food and drink produce! The community spirit Eartha provides is vital and every customer’s wellbeing a priority.”
www.earthastore.com
Charity
Winner:
Tŷ Hafan
“An incredible response this year from supporters and volunteers alike, raising an extra £1million in funds. Its virtual hospice programme took much-needed stress off the NHS.”
www.tyhafan.org | @tyhafan
Civic
Winner:
Horn Development Association CIC
“Stepped up proudly for Cardiff delivering over 300 families free food packages and established well acclaimed education and fitness programmes. Innovators!”
www.hdacardiff.org | @hdacardiff
Sponsored by: Cardiff Life
Creative
Winner:
Jammy Custard Animation
“A memorable year for Jammy Custard! Great achievement creating vital Covid animations for the Welsh government and a brand-new studio on the way.”
www.jammycustard.co.uk | @Jammycustard
Sponsored by: Genero
Education
Winner:
Techniquest
“Techniquest continues to establish itself as the ‘go-to’ science centre in Wales, transforming itself with 53 new exhibits and playing a vital role in STEM learning.”
www.techniquest.org | @Techniquest
Event
Winner:
Menter Caerdydd
“Adapted cleverly to produce workshops and events online with its Digital Tafwyl festival a gamechanger. Over 25,000 viewers worldwide enjoyed music and activities.”
www.mentercaerdydd.cymru | @MenterCaerdydd
Hair & Beauty
Winner:
Create Salon
“A fantastic debut year for this fast-paced salon that is notable in being sustainable, recycling 95% of its salon waste. Definitely one to watch!”
www.createsalon.co.uk
Health & Wellbeing
Winner:
Cardiff and Vale Arts for Health and Wellbeing
“Expertly combines art with wellbeing and despite tough challenges. Its virtual gallery raised thousands for the NHS and provided positive experiences for patients and carers.”
www.cardiffandvale.art | @CavuhbArts
Homes & Interiors
Winner:
Blasus Succulent Emporium
“Blasus is one-of-a kind as South Wales’ first succulent emporium, housing over 200 varieties of houseplants. Impressively expanded its team and helped renovate homes of shielding customers.”
www.blasus.co.uk
Legal & Financial
Winner:
Hek Jones Solicitors
“Continuously grew its portfolio of work in 2020 and now takes on over 450 files clients on average each month. Remarkable client numbers and referrals.”
www.hekjones.com | @HekJonesLaw
Leisure & Tourism
Winner:
Clayton Hotel Cardiff
“Great tenacity to remain open during the pandemic sheltering key workers whilst maintaining impressive Covid standards. Its return hospitality included quality three-course dinner room service.”
www.claytonhotelcardiff.com | @Clayton_Cardiff
New Business
Winner:
Iungo Solutions
“Iungo innovated smartly to create an app helping people affected by Covid to identify new roles in different sectors. Creative, strategy and tech pioneers.”
www.iungo.solutions | @iungo_solutions
Sponsored by: 13Fields
Property
Winner:
Meanwhile House & Cardiff Containers
“Provided over 100 affordable, self-contained studios for Cardiff’s creatives, start ups and entrepreneurs. Plans to expand with a gym, café and rooftop camp are ground-breaking.”
www.meanwhilecreative.co.uk/coworking-office-space/cardiff/cardiff-containers/ | @MeanwhileHouse
Sponsored by: Park Plaza Cardiff
Property
Winner:
MWH Heating & Plumbing
“Has built a first-class reputation with record numbers of customers. Inspirational in facilitating heating for Dragon Heart hospital.”
www.mwhplumbing.co.uk | @MWHPlumbing
Sponsored by: Park Plaza Cardiff
Restaurant
Winner:
The Gwaelod y Garth Inn
“Stand-out moments in 2021 included the highly popular ‘Lazy Sunday Roasts’, opening its doors as a village shop for its meals and kindly providing rooms to NHS staff.”
www.gwaelodygarthinn.co.uk | @GwaelodInn
Sponsored by: WSET
Retailer
Winner:
Cardiff Distillery
“Incorporates Welsh culture into products and are huge advocates of sourcing locally. Used its facilities throughout 2020 to produce gallons of hand sanitizer for businesses.”
www.cardiffdistillery.co.uk
Technology & Innovation
Winner:
Box UK
“This tech wonder celebrated many milestones, most notably delivering over 100 digital solution projects for impressive clients including GPWales, Cymru Wales and Dexerto.”
www.boxuk.com | @boxuk
Sponsored: EntreConf
Welsh Language
Winner:
Mwnci
“This Welsh wonder developed essential language resources and toys for children at a time home-schooling was a priority. A near 300% increase in orders: fantastic numbers.”
www.mwnci.co | @mwncicymru