AWARDS
Tees Business executive editors Martin Walker ( left ) and Dave Allan with Zoe Lewis and Andrea Waller- Amos from Northern Skills Group , the headline sponsor of the 2021 Tees Businesswomen Awards .
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WONDER WOMEN !
With entries and nominations now open , the Tees Businesswomen Awards are a chance to “ champion the fantastic women of Teesside ”, says Zoe Lewis of the awards ’ headline sponsors , Northern Skills Group .
The Tees Businesswomen Awards celebrate the region ’ s female high achievers , culminating in an event in the Grand Marquee at Hardwick Hall on the evening of Monday September 27 .
Organised by Tees Business , the awards are again being held in partnership with Northern Skills Group , the apprenticeship and training arm of Middlesbrough College .
Zoe Lewis , principal and chief executive of Middlesbrough College Group , said : “ It ’ s absolutely essential that we celebrate the achievements of the Tees region ’ s businesswomen so as to inspire young women and show them what ’ s possible .
“ That ’ s why we ’ re so excited to welcome back the Tees Businesswomen Awards .
“ After more than a year of not being able to celebrate in person , the event at Hardwick Hall will not only be an opportunity to champion the fantastic women of Teesside , but also a chance for us all to reconnect with one another and reflect on progress and achievements
Sponsors geared up and entries open for 2021 Tees Businesswomen Awards
despite adversity .
“ Northern Skills Group is about giving people the skills to reach their potential , and that ’ s a message I want young women to hear . By investing in your future , you can realise your potential .”
Tees Business executive editor Martin Walker welcomed the support of Northern Skills Group as headline sponsor for a fourth successive year .
“ The Businesswomen Awards are now established as a game-changer for women in business in the Tees region ,” he said . “ Too many of our high-achieving businesswomen went under the radar before we launched the awards , but it ’ s a fact that many more people could now reel off the names of successful and inspiring female businesswomen .
“ Tees Business is proud to have been at the forefront of that drive towards equality and recognition , establishing role models for future generations , but we could not have done that without the steadfast and welcome support of Zoe and all at Middlesbrough College and the Northern Skills Group .
“ Their support for these important awards is testament to their commitment to helping people – no matter what their sex – to fulfil their ambitions and
The award categories and sponsorship details are at teesbusiness . co . uk – alternatively contact Chris Garbutt on 01642 450255 for details , or email info @ teesbusiness . co . uk . potential .”
The big individual award of Tees Businesswoman of the Year , sponsored by Teesside University , will see the crowning of a successor to the 2020-21 winner Jane Armitage and her predecessors Sharon Lane and Claire Preston .
Faithful + Gould is again sponsor of the Lifelong Inspiration category , won last year by Professor Jane Turner OBE , while the Inspiring Others category is again sponsored by PD Ports and Durata continue to back the Best Newcomer award .
Punch Robson Solicitors is the new sponsor of the Company of the Year category , Crafter ’ s Companion is the new sponsor of the renamed Small Business of the Year category , px Group is again backing the Training and Apprenticeships gong , while ITS will this this time sponsor the Charity / Voluntary Award .
Businesses and individuals are encouraged to either enter the awards or nominate deserving businesswomen for any of the five individual categories .
Entries and nominations for the awards close on July 23 , with shortlists set to be announced from August 9 .
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Details and entry forms for the 2021 Tees Businesswomen Awards are at teesbusiness . co . uk / awards .