ACE Award
Winner:
the egg
“The egg showcased world-class theatre in its 15th anniversary year with performances of universal acclaim, record-breaking attendances and becoming a nationally-recognised name proudly representing Bath’s creative scene.”
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Agency
Winner:
Bind Media
“Exponential growth from this with still-new and highly thoughtful company. Flexible, dynamic, building a great rep after an excellent year. Bravo!”
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App
Winner:
Complete Control
“Took complete control over some high-profile ventures and always put clients first. Its most popular app gained over 200,000 UK downloads. A true Bath success story!”
Architect & Build
Winner:
Hewitt Studios
“These ambitious innovators designed vital local projects. The collaboration to build K:Port places Bath at the forefront of sustainable EV charging.”
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Art
Winner:
Drawing Projects
“Drawing Projects is vital, distinctive, successful. It’s a not-for-profit centre and exhibition space, providing inspiration and encouragement while promoting drawing as a means of expression and communication. Inspired!”
Creative Arts Organisation
Winner:
Rondo Theatre
“Increased audience attendance and a hugely impressive 18 sold-out performances in the spring 2020 season ensures this clever theatre stands tall amongst its competition.”
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Creative Bath Student
Winner:
Isabel Hensby, Wizzie Social
“Izzie founded her business in November 2019 – a smart creative enterprise generating decent revenue through her applied creativity. One to watch for the future.”
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Creativity for Good
Winner:
44AD
“This is creativity in profusion! Talks, workshops, events, performances, screenings and much more in a unique artistic mélange that promotes and encourages expression.”
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Creativity for Good
Winner:
Bath Carnival
“Inclusive, exciting, dynamic public festival, with inspirational workshops, stunning installations and powered by creative collaboration.”
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Creative Space
Winner:
The Art Cohort
“The Art Cohort exemplifies project collaboration working on numerous charitable projects in 2019 and providing educational art classes for all ages in a highly welcoming workspace.”
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Designer
Winner:
Wild + Wolf
“Huge strides made with its Ridley’s Games brand a commercial success, with its highest-selling product to date producing over 650k sales whilst ensuring 100% of product packaging is recyclable.”
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Film, TV and Video
Winner:
Friction Collective
“Friction Collective has inspired positive change, told compelling stories and brought both helpful exposure to organisations via thoughtful documentaries.”
Founder / Entrepreneur
Winner:
David Kelly, Storm Consultancy
“David’s passion for Bath as evident from Storm Consultancy’s launch 10 years ago at Bath Uni. His highly thoughtful approach to business is also shown by the success of Co-forest.”
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Innovation
Winner:
Rocketmakers
“Rocketmakers has been remarkably innovative developing creative projects such as HighCandi, Ameko and ARiVR. Forward-thinkers who often seem ahead of the curve.”
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Marketing Campaign
Winner:
SHIFT Active Media
“SHIFT’s social campaign reached global levels as its mountain bike short-animation gained over four million views, 600k site visits and over 500 bikes sold within launch month. A viral sensation!”
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Performance: Dance, Music & Theatre
Winner:
the egg
“Hosted a workshop programme never-before-seen to this scale outside the capital. The Incubator has been ground-breaking, bringing children exclusive theatre sessions to educate, improve and perform.”
Photography
Winner:
Toby Mitchell Photographer
“With stylish, disincentives, confident photography, Toby worked with a number of high-profile clients including Soho House, Brussels Airlines and Condé Nast Traveller as his reputation rightly spread.”
Publisher & Writer
Winner:
Anna Vaught
“Over the past 12 months Anna has launched two critically acclaimed publications, Saving Lucia and Famished – whilst impressively providing free-reads and tuition to disadvantaged and student writers.”
Website
Winner:
Storm Consultancy (Brevio)
“Brevio is revolutionising the grant-making sector for charities. Mere sketches 12 months back: now it’s a standardised approach, launched five months early to help with the current crisis.”
Young Creative
Winner:
Alice McNeil, Rocketmakers
“Alice is highly praised at Rocketmakers beginning as its first apprentice developer and becoming a leading presence in recent app projects. A great prospect with an already promising track record.”
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