Devon park lands Venus business women title

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Ladram Bay's general manager Claire Williams (left) and director Zoe House</span> <p><strong>Popular East Devon holiday park Ladram Bay has been crowned “company of the year” in a major award scheme celebrating successful women in business.</strong></p> <p>The park was named as overall company winner in the 2016 Devon Venus Awards at a glittering ceremony held on 18 November at the Great Hall at the University of Exeter.</p> <p>Stepping up tor and member of the park-owning family member Zoe House, and Ladram Bay’s general manager Claire Williams.</p> <p>Described by Channel Four as “the working women’s Oscars”, the Venus Awards recognise, reward and champion local working women in business.</p> <p>Competition was fierce this year with almost 2000 nominations and applications received in one or more of the different categories of the awards.</p> <p>Ladram Bay holiday park, near Budleigh Saltertober as a finalist in the keenly contested Company of the Year category.</p> <p>The Venus Awards were set up in Dorset in 2009 to successfully juggle business with other commitments.</p> <p>Ladram Bay was originally founded over 70 years ago by Devon farmer Frank Carter, and today his four siblings are responsible for driving the successful business forward.</p> <p>From a small camping site, it has grown tors each year.</p> <p>Ladram Bay provides a wide range of holiday homes torhomes and tents.</p> <p>Zoe House said that she and other members of the family were “stunned, surprised and delighted!” when their park’s name was read out at the awards ceremony:</p> <p>“We knew we were up against some stiff competition, and to reach the finals underwent a rigorous judging process which looked at all aspects of our business,” she said.</p> <p>“We have always believed in providing equal career opportunities for both women and men, and in helping employees achieve their goals with support and training.</p> <p>“This award is for everyone who works at the park, and we would like to thank all those who have supported us along the way,” added Zoe.</p> <p>Ladram Bay’s general manager, Claire Williams, said the company’s success has always been the result of a combined team effort:</p> <p>“We are very fortunate to have behind us a hard-working and loyal workforce of both women and men who share our vision for the business.</p> <p>“It’s their efforts which help to create a truly memorable experience for our guests, and they deserve great credit for this award and the other recognitions we receive,” said Claire.</p> <p>Runners up in the Company of the Year category in Devon were agricultural suppliers Mole Valley Farmers of South Molton, and business clothing supplier PenCarrie of Willand.</p> <p>There is more information about Ladram Bay Holiday Park at <a href=www.ladrambay.co.uk