The 2025 SPAR South West Awards celebrated the outstanding achievements of independent SPAR retailers and suppliers across the region at a vibrant Rio-themed evening event following the annual tradeshow and conference, held this year at the Riviera International Centre, Torquay.
Hosted by regional SPAR wholesaler Appleby Westward, the awards recognised exceptional performance, innovation and community contribution across the SPAR South West network. The evening brought together store owners, supplier partners and SPAR leadership to recognise those who are raising the bar in convenience retail.
“The awards are about recognising those who go above and beyond, whether on the shop floor, in their communities or through strategic supplier partnerships,” said Mike Boardman, Managing Director of Appleby Westward. “Every nominee and winner is contributing to a stronger SPAR South West and we are proud to celebrate their success.”
2025 SPAR South West Retailer award winners
- Community Retailer of the Year (sponsored by KP Snacks)
Winner: SPAR Francis Enham - Chilled Food Retailer of the Year (sponsored by Samworth Brothers)
Winner: SPAR Connolly Pennings Road - Produce Retailer of the Year (sponsored by Fyffes)
Winner: SPAR McCabe Penryn - Off Licence Retailer of the Year (sponsored by Carlsberg Britvic)
Winner: SPAR Patel Whitenap - Food-to-Go Retailer of the Year (sponsored by Country Choice)
Winner: SPAR Smitham Pydar - SPAR Brand Retailer of the Year
Winner: SPAR Latestop Longhedge - Social Media Retailer of the Year
Winner: SPAR Smitham Pydar - Best In-Store Display (sponsored by Diageo)
Winner: SPAR Dash Truro - Best Forecourt Store (sponsored by Aquavape)
Winner: SPAR Hawtree Riverside - Charity Champions (Marie Curie) recognised
SPAR Wills Buckfastleigh, SPAR Francis Enham, Trewithen Dairy and Del Phillips (Appleby Westward) - Best Convenience Store (sponsored by Nordic Spirit)
Winner: SPAR Holliss California Cross - Best Newcomer 2025 (sponsored by BAT)
Winner: SPAR EG On The Move Barnstaple - Convenience Retailer of the Year
Winner: SPAR Hawtree Riverside
2025 SPAR South West Supplier award winners
- Transformational Account Manager of the Year
Winner: Ed Dunn – AG Barr - Best in Category Partnership
Winner: Aquavape - Best Newcomer to Appleby Westward
Winner: JZ Flowers - Local Supplier of the Year
Winner: Trewithen Dairy - Supplier of the Year
Winner: Country Choice