Aycliffe Today Business Aycliffe Today Business Issue 41 | Page 13

The magazine for Aycliffe Business Park | 13 “The teams have really had to broaden their horizons this year and look to County Durham for their inspiration and products, and then the world for their markets. We’re grateful to all the businesses which get involved to help the teams on their journeys.” The full list of prize winners were: • Most effective team: Parkside Academy in Crook with their Bee-lieve honey and flower seeds aimed at bee conservation, partnered by Zumtobel Group • Best prototype design: Wellfield Community School in Wingate with their multi-purpose, portable science table, partnered by Hydram • Most effective use of networks: Durham Johnston School for their Urban Lyrical Clothing personalised with song lyrics, partnered by UMi Limited • Best financial plan: King James I Academy in Bishop Auckland and their Mamma and Me…Comforting Arms, Portable breastfeeding arm rest partnered by EBAC Limited • Best brand name and logo: Framwellgate School in Durham for Easi Ed, a laser ruler writing guide, partnered by Honcho Markets Limited • Most effective use of technology: Greenfield Community College in Newton Aycliffe with their kinetic phone charger case, partnered by Franks the Flooring Store TAKE PART IN FBM 2020! Future Business Magnates is organised annually by Business Durham, the economic development arm of Durham County Council, and matches local businesses up with secondary schools around the county. Organisers want to hear from local schools and companies who’d like to take part in the 2020 competition, which launches on November 1. For details call the FBM team on 03000 261 261 or email [email protected] • Best environmental business: Barnard Castle School for their eco-friendly shower head with interchangeable scent discs, partnered by Roman Limited • Best presentation: St Leonard’s Catholic School in Durham with their jewellery made from Durham Cathedral stone, partnered by Concision • FBM reporters award: Greenfield Community College in Newton Aycliffe with their kinetic phone charger case, partnered by Franks the Flooring Store