WINNERS ROLL CALL
Company of the Year Sponsored and shortlisted by Husqvarna UK Winner: Murtek Finalists: SCH Site Services, Digital Edge
Lifetime Achievement Award Sponsored by Aycliffe Business Park Community Winner: John Elliott MBE
Hiyed’ s Tracy Fee, Chloe Howe and Alexandra Golightly celebrate winning the Inspiring Futures Award.
The glamorous Hardwick Hall again played host to the eighth Make Your Mark Awards event.
“ THE MAKE YOUR MARK AWARDS CONTINUE TO DEMONSTRATE THE INCREDIBLE STRENGTH AND DEPTH OF TALENT WE HAVE ACROSS AYCLIFFE BUSINESS PARK.”
As well as celebrating business success, the awards also highlighted the collaborative spirit that has helped make Aycliffe Business Park one of the most successful business communities in the North-East.
Martin Walker, director of Resolution Media and Publishing and organiser of the awards, said:“ The Make Your Mark Awards continue to demonstrate the incredible strength and depth of talent we have across Aycliffe Business Park.
“ Every year we are inspired by the quality of entries, but this year was particularly impressive. The judges faced some incredibly difficult decisions because of the standard of businesses, organisations and individuals being recognised.
“ These awards are about much more than winning trophies. They’ re about celebrating success, recognising hard work and shining a spotlight on the people and companies that help make Aycliffe Business Park such a special place to do business.
“ Congratulations to all our winners and finalists, and thank you to our sponsors, judges and guests for helping us create another fantastic evening.”
The 2026 Make Your Mark Awards once again demonstrated why Aycliffe Business Park remains one of the UK’ s most vibrant and supportive business communities.
With businesses continuing to invest, innovate and create opportunities, the future remains bright for the park and the companies that call it home.
Businessperson of the Year Sponsored and shortlisted by Ebac Winner: Tracy Fee( Hiyed) Finalists: Ian Nelson( NC Group), Kathryn Altringham( Aycliffe Engineering)
Engineering & Manufacturing Sponsored and shortlisted by GEM Partnership Winner: Tbox Tech Finalists: Modern Façade Solutions, Husqvarna UK
Role Model of the Year Sponsored and shortlisted by Pioneering Care Partnership Winner: Pauline Chambers( Lifeline Community Action) Finalists: Diane Shakespeare( Optimum Skills), Jacky Stansfield Smith( IncluScape)
Inspiring Futures Award Sponsored by Tees Business, shortlisted by film sponsor Roman Winner: Hiyed Finalists: Husqvarna UK, South West Durham Training
Service Business of the Year Sponsored by razorblue, shortlisted by Stiller Warehousing and Distribution Winner: GEM Partnership Finalists: Carvers Sales and Lettings, Masfix
Apprentice of the Year Sponsored and shortlisted by Hiyed Winner: James Graham( 3M) Finalists: Ella Hancock( GEM Partnership), Marc Lally( South West Durham Training)
Good Neighbour Award Sponsored by Husqvarna UK, shortlisted by programme sponsor South West Durham Training Winner: Palram Finalists: Murtek, Aycliffe Neighbourhood Police Team
Small Business of the Year Sponsored and shortlisted by NC Group Winner: Tbox Tech Finalists: C & A Embroidery and Print, Hiyed
Newcomer of the Year Sponsored by Murtek, shortlisted by welcome drinks sponsor Masfix Winner: Modern Facade Solutions Finalists: Fleethub, The Recovery Room
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