The Annual Dinner 2018

A special congratulations to both Claire and Caitlin, recognised for their outstanding acheivements throughout 2017.

'It's great to be recognising professionalism and the hard work that people are dedicating to the industry within the local area' Matthew Pyke, IIE President.

The renowned 'Young Professional of the Year 2017' David Grimley Award presented to Claire Lashbrook (Claims Consortium Group). The prestigious David Grimley Award recognises professional development and achievements of young people across Exeter, Taunton, Torquay and North Devon generously sponsored by DWF www.DWF.law.

It was first presented in 2006 in remembrance of the late Claims Manager of St Paul Travelers. David Grimley. 'I am delighted to see David Grimley's memory celebrated by such a worthy winner as Claire' – Mark Fowles, Director, DWF.

Further celebrations saw the 'The Porter Prize' presented to and Caitlin Faulkner (NFU). The Porter Prize recognises hard work and outstanding results by a young person and is sponsored by Sylvia Jane, Education Secretary of the Exeter Institute Council, in memory of Leslie Porter, her father who was formerly of Prudential Assurance.