ACE Award
Winner:
Art at the heart of the ruh
“Hundreds in hospital have benefitted from its engaging art workshops, maintaining the mobility and independence of children and adults alike. The pARTicipate projects showcase Bath at its very finest, caring, creative, inclusive best.”
Agency
Winner:
Clearly PR
”Clearly’s B Corp certification – only the seventh of 4,000+ UK PR agencies – reflects its values and thoughtfulness. Strong year creatively and commercially, underpinning high levels of client retention.”
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Arts
Winner:
Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein
“This educative attraction has had an incredibly successful twelve months with over 20,000 visitors, bringing Mary Shelley’s still-remarkable story to life as a memorable horror experience. A breath of fresh culture!”
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Creative Arts Organisation
Winner:
Bath Philharmonia
“National recognition for its innovation, quality and also as the only UK orchestra to offer a year-round creative learning programme supporting Young Carers. It performed to over 12,000 people in 2021.”
Sponsored by:
Creativity for Good
Winner:
Art at the Heart of the RUH
“Uplifted the spirits of countless children and patients, running weekly Artsparks workshops and distributing 500+ art bags during a challenging time. So much good flowing through the heart of the RUH.”
Sponsored by:
Creative Space
Winner:
The Art Cohort
“Exhibited artwork from 200+ emerging artists and delivered Creating Together, a public project and responsive Art intervention promoting creativity and generosity towards struggling organisations. A true creative community leader!”
Designer
Winner:
Lucy Jane Photography & Design
“Huge strides made as Lucy’s designs spread from regional support to growing national reach, with the MakeBox & Co. collaboration retailing in Boots and John Lewis. Thoughtful and talented…”
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Founder / Entrepreneur
Winner:
GRACE FARRIMOND, YOUNG BLOOMS
“Grace is an experienced, energetic florist and in 15 years has nurtured Young Blooms into a powerful flower hub. 50% more weddings delivered and over 250,000 views of her online tutorials.”
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Innovation
Winner:
iO Academy
“Vital, timely work with a remarkable track record of developing people into entry level tech opportunities. Gained a 33% increase in applications and trained its highest-ever number of students in 2021.”
Inspirational Person
Winner:
Jason Thornton, Bath Philharmonia
“Jason’s approach to concerts, education and life in general is positively infectious! His belief in the Schools Voices scheme combined with sheer ambition to attract top musicians has brought Bath Philharmonia to new heights.”
Marketing Campaign
Winner:
The Little Theatre Cinema
“A truly memorable campaign promoting Wes Anderson’s The French Dispatch with the theatre tributing the work, achieving recognition from Disney. Its membership return rate also grew by 35%!”
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Performance: Dance, Music & Theatre
Winner:
Lizzie Rose Dance Teaching
“Lizzie Rose has unearthed an authentic dance concept that embodies performance and health benefits and is building in popularity. A great highlight was choreographing Evita the musical at The Roper Theatre.”
Photography
Winner:
Pete Helme Photography
“Pete smartly innovated to launch global platform ‘M-mode Creative’ for photographers to collaborate and showcase practice and advice. 7,000 members and over 70 inspirational interviews: impressive.”
Publisher & Writer
Winner:
Really Decent Books
“Strong rebound year with growth nationally and internationally for this inventive, energetic publisher punching above its weight. Now moving into jigsaw, puzzles and games from its core of books.”
Startup
Winner:
SECOND MOUNTAIN COMMUNICATIONS
“Birthed from pandemic challenges, this social good PR organisation provided vital content support to charities and built up a 15-strong client base, regionally and internationally.”
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Website & App
Winner:
Climate Changemakers by Mud
“This clever, gameified climate change website created by longstanding digital agency Mud prompted more than 12,500 eco-messages from children across the globe in its first six months.”
@TheWorldsLesson / @asclearasmud | climatechangemakers.worldslargestlesson.globalgoals.org
Sponsored by:
Young Creative
Winner:
Ben Long, Rocketmakers
“Ben has shot to Rocketmakers’ fame as one of its most creative talents with a passion for AR & VR. Notably developed a wellbeing app for Ineos, used professionally by cyclists and coaches.”
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