Tees Businesswomen Awards 2020 : Results beamed as live on the evening of January 14 , 2021 .
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Tees Business executive editor Dave Allan ( centre ) with Tees Valley Combined Authority group chief executive Julie Gilhespie and mayor Ben Houchen .
Awards help break down female stereotypes , says authority chief executive
The Tees Businesswomen Awards are a wonderful way for
women to highlight their journeys , receive recognition and encourage others to reach for their dreams , says Tees Valley Combined Authority group chief executive Julie Gilhespie .
The combined authority is sponsoring the Best New Business category in the third annual Businesswomen Awards , held in association with Northern Skills Group , the training and apprenticeship arm of Middlesbrough College .
“ I ’ m incredibly passionate about encouraging and inspiring women into rewarding careers across all sectors ,” says Julie .
“ The Tees Businesswomen Awards help to break down stereotypes and highlight the increasingly diverse businesses and opportunities in the region .”
The awards , which are being held digitally due to Covid restrictions , will be streamed live on January 14 , and it is hoped they will reach the next generation of women and young girls , who will take inspiration from the winners ’ stories .
“ Our young women need to hear these inspirational stories of success so they see running a business as a viable option when they leave education or training ,” says Julie .
“ This is more important than ever in the face of the coronavirus pandemic , when we need to be promoting positivity , aspiration and all the opportunities out there for them .”
Dave Allan , director of events organisers and Tees Business owners Resolution Media and Publishing , said : “ We ’ re delighted to have Tees Valley Combined Authority on board as a supporting partner with what we think is a hugely important movement for the Tees Valley region .”
Square One Law managing partner Gill Hall with Tees Business events manager Julie Burniston .
Nominate ‘ special ’ women , urges law firm as awards entry deadline looms
The managing partner of a leading law firm says it ’ s vital we continue to raise the profile of women . Square One Law managing partner Gill Hall says the Stockton-based law firm is thrilled to be Film Sponsors for the upcoming Tees Businesswomen Awards , to be held virtually on January 14 .
“ You will see from our website and social media that we often create videos about our clients and their projects ,” said Gill .
“ We are currently filming a series with leading innovative organisations across the region . Because of this , it seems like the right fit for us to be Film Sponsors .”
Aside from their interest in the medium , Square One Law ’ s leadership team are keen to celebrate the success of local businesswomen and help raise their profiles .
“ It ’ s vital that we raise the profile of women in business and encourage female entrepreneurship by recognising the successes of and contributions that women make in local businesses ,” reflected Gill . “ The Tees Businesswomen Awards are perfect for that .
“ It ’ s important that women support other women , particularly in sectors that are traditionally maledominated .
“ Women are often the unsung heroes or are making a real difference in supporting roles in businesses .
“ And to those women who might be thinking about entering – go for it ! We need to shout about our achievements , act as role models for younger women who are just starting out and let the business world see the benefits of having women in critical roles within their organisations .”
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