Meet the 2025 Awards Judges

Naomi Dicker and Katherine George- Oh So Social

Oh So Social are international, multi award-winning social media marketing experts, offering the best social media management, training, advice and strategy services to businesses and individuals across the UK and internationally. Sister company Oh So Savvy is designed to help anyone, anywhere to access expert social media advice to help their businesses succeed online.

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Naomi is Head of Organic at Oh So Social, managing and creating content for a diverse range of clients, as well as managing the agency's own marketing activity. From crafting that perfect campaign to out of hours community management, she helps Oh So Social's clients get the most out of their organic social media. Naomi has comprehensive marketing and PR experience across a range of industries including weddings, tourism, education, retail, and everything else in-between.

Katherine George is the founder of the multi-award winning, international social media agency Oh So Social, which provides comprehensive social media management, training and mentoring services, and online training platform Oh So Savvy. As one of just 8 Meta Lead Trainers in Europe and one of 24 Facebook and Instagram accredited #SheMeansBusiness mentors in the UK, Katherine has a wealth of expert social media knowledge and experience.

Melissa and Nicola - Cornwall's Rewind Radio

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Nicola, Director and Melissa, Digital and Events Coordinator, have been involved in all aspects of Cornwall's Rewind Radio for the last four years.

Whether they’re planning events, managing social media, or updating the website, they always bounce ideas off each other, share laughs, and support every department within the business.

Having been involved in hundreds events at Cornwall's Rewind Radio, they know what makes an event stand out and can spot creativity and detail easily.

Their fun, friendly approach mean they bring warmth and enthusiasm to the judging process.

Tara Trethowan

Tara brings a wealth of experience to the Simply Wedding Awards judging panel. Before stepping into the bridal world, she enjoyed a successful 20-year career as a Business Consultant, specialising in Sales and Marketing. In 2015, she opened The Bridal Studio Cornwall in Helston, which grew to become one of the largest independent bridal boutiques in Cornwall. Under her guidance, the boutique became a multi-award-winning destination, earning accolades such as ‘Best Bridal Outfitter’ in Cornwall six times, Regional Winner for the South West three times, and finalist in the English Bridal Buyer Awards.

Even after selling The Bridal Studio, Tara continues to share her extensive knowledge of the bridal industry as a Simply Wedding Awards judge. Her eye for detail, passion for design, and dedication to creating memorable experiences for brides make her an invaluable member of the judging panel.

Emma Ferguson - The Falmouth Packet

Emma Ferguson is Head of News for the Falmouth Packet newspaper and its sister titles, having worked as a local journalist for more than 20 years.

Growing up on the Lizard Peninsula, she now lives in Helston with her husband and their ten-year-old daughter.

She said: "I was honoured to be invited to help judge this year's Simply Wedding Awards.

"As a long-time champion for local businesses and suppliers, I know what value they bring to our community and I'm delighted we are able to recognise their talents and dedication through these very special awards."