Celebrating the Aber First Awards from 2018, take a look at the Award categories, the finalists, winners & amazing sponsors.
Entrepreneur of the Year
Sponsored by: No21 Flowers
Finalists: Coastal Vintage, Haka Entertainment, The Wonder Bar
Winner: Haka Entertainment
Promoting the Arts
Sponsored by: Aberystwyth Rock Project
Finalists: Arad Goch, Aberystwyth Arts Centre, The Bay Gallery
Winner: Aberystwyth Arts Centre
Award for Customer Excellence
Sponsored by: Aberystwyth Farmers' Market
Finalists: Care Society Mobility Shop, Mandy Pilcher, Sophie Bach
Winner: Mandy Pilcher
Environmental Awareness Award
Sponsored by: Driftwood Designs
Finalists: Aber Beach Buddies, Aber Food Surplus, Carwyn Lloyd-Jones
Winner: Aber Food Surplus
Attracting Aberystwyth Award
Sponsored by: Tynrhelyg Holiday Cottages
Finalists: Arad Goch, Aber Cycle Fest, Vale of Rheidol Railway
Winner: Aber Cycle Fest
Young Employee of the Year
Sponsored by: Coleg Ceredigion
Finalists: Alwenna Jenkins, Haf Burrill, Phil Nixon
Winner: Haf Burrill
Award for Community Contribution
Sponsored by: St Michael's Church
Finalists: APT Penparcau, Aberystwyth parkrun & Junior parkrun, Penparcau Community Forum
Winner: Aberystwyth parkrun & Junior parkrun
Best Use of Online Media
Sponsored by: Hughes Architects
Finalists: Alexander's, Conrad's Cabs, Tynrhyd Retreat
Winner: Tynrhyd Retreat
Wedding Bells Award
Sponsored by: Gwesty'r Marine Hotel
Finalists: Priodasau Calon Weddings, Chez Louise, No21 Flowers
Winner: Priodasau Calon Weddings
Welsh Language Award
Sponsored by: Gwe Cambrian Web
Finalists: Arad Goch, Coffee 1, Siop y Pethe
Winner: Arad Goch
Overall Winner
Sponsored by: EGO
Winner: Aber Cycle Fest