NEWS
Pictured ( from left ) are Senstronics production operator Artur Nosek , HR manager Kate Clark , production operator Cameron Cook , managing director Andy Reed , Aycliffe Business Park Community chair Kerina Clark , Senstronics operations manager Kevin Tull and production supervisor Janice Newberry ; and ( kneeling ) stores supervisor Michael Gray , production operator Rachel Stewart and production operator Mary Mansfield .
MAKE YOUR MARK
Entries open for 2025 Aycliffe awards as Senstronics become headline sponsors
Entries have now opened for the 2025 Aycliffe Business Make Your Mark Awards – with current Company of the Year Senstronics becoming the new headline sponsors .
Senstronics will “ hand over the baton ” of the Company of the Year title when the Make Your Mark Awards take place at Hardwick Hall Hotel on May 8 next year .
The firm ’ s managing director Andy Reed – who also won Businessperson of the Year 2024 – says they weren ’ t seeking the spotlight by entering this year , but wanted to acknowledge the dedication and achievements of his team .
“ We ’ ve been a quiet pillar of this community for 25 years ,” Andy reflects .
“ We ’ ve done some great work internally , but we hadn ’ t really shouted about ourselves publicly . This felt like the right time to change that .”
That decision proved transformative . Senstronics walked away with not one , but two awards , including the coveted Company of the Year title .
“ For me , the business award was the most important ,” Andy says .
“ It wasn ’ t just about me – it was about the team , the people in Senstronics , what they ’ ve achieved , and how we deliver .”
Beyond the recognition , winning opened doors . Senstronics is now an active part of the Aycliffe Business Park Community , attending events and strengthening ties with local businesses - although Andy admits he had initial doubts .
“ I have to be honest , I was a little cynical going into it ,” he shares .
“ We ’ d never been involved with Aycliffe Business Park before , so we just didn ’ t think we ’ d win – and we won two !
“ It proves the process is open , transparent and fair . It ’ s not about who you know , it ’ s about what you ’ ve achieved .”
The Make Your Mark Awards aren ’ t just about celebrating success – they ’ re about inspiring confidence and fostering connections .
Andy encourages businesses to step forward , whether you ’ re seasoned participants or first-timers like Senstronics was .
“ What have you got to lose ?” he asks . “ If you believe in the values of openness , transparency and recognising hard work , this is your chance . It fits perfectly with what we want to do as a business .”
Senstronics was so inspired by the experience that the company has taken its support further .
“ We ’ re in a position where we can sponsor , and we thought , let ’ s give back to the awards that have done so much for us ,” Andy said .
Aycliffe Business Park Community chair Kerina Clark said : “ As entries for the 2025 Make Your Mark Awards open , the call is clear - this is your time to shine .
“ Celebrate your achievements , spotlight your team and make a mark on your community .
“ Submit your entry or consider sponsoring an award today – because your business deserves to be seen .”
The Make Your Mark Awards 2025 are again being delivered by Resolution Media and Publishing , on behalf of Aycliffe Business Park Community .
As well as Senstronics as headline sponsors , Husqvarna , Business Durham and GEM Partnership have already agreed to be category sponsors for 2025 .
There are currently seven categories available for sponsorship , including Environment , Innovation , Service Business of the Year , Community Champions , Businessperson of the Year , Lifetime Achievement and Apprentice of the Year . Those interested in sponsoring the Make Your Mark Awards can call Martin Walker on 07826 525907 or email martin @ resolutionpublishing . co . uk .
Entries are now available at aycliffebusinesspark . co . uk / awards
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