TEES TECH AMBASSADOR AWARD - SPONSORED BY CORNERSTONE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR - SPONSORED BY JACKSONS LAW FIRM
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AWARD - SPONSORED BY AZETS
Cornerstone Business Solutions directors Chris Petty and Chris Bibby with Tees Business co-director Dave Allan .
Tees Business co-director Martin Walker with Jacksons Law managing partner Tony Wentworth , head of corporate and commercial Peter Robinson ( left ) and corporate solicitor Rebecca Logue .
Andrew Rowe , office managing partner at Azets in Wynyard , with Tees Business sales manager Chris Garbutt .
Cornerstone Business Solutions managing director Chris Petty said backing the awards was a “ no-brainer ” for a company that sees itself as part of the tech scene .
He said : “ Everyone knows we ’ re always up for a celebration at Cornerstone and the first two years of the awards left no-one in any doubt just how much there is to celebrate in our digital sector .”
Fellow director Chris Bibby said : “ The awards have given an extra spotlight and boost to some unsung business superstars of our region .
“ It ’ s fascinating to see how fast some of these businesses are growing both locally and globally .”
Award-winning Jacksons Law Firm says the Tees Tech Awards show that future generations won ’ t have to leave Teesside to achieve their aspirations .
The Stockton-based firm has helped clients with their legal needs for more than 140 years and employs more than 60 people at its Preston Farm head office .
Managing partner Tony Wentworth says that having been involved with the awards since the start in 2019 , his team continues to be “ blown away ” by the quality of award submissions .
He said : “ We are proud that we have some of the most dynamic and successful tech businesses in the UK right here on our doorstep .”
The UK ’ s largest regional accountancy and business advisor to SMEs , Azets believes implementing change through technology will help firms bounce back from the pandemic .
Andrew Rowe , office managing partner at Azets ’ Wynyard office , said it ’ s the part tech will play during the Covid bounceback that convinced them to again sponsor the category .
He said : “ The Tees Tech Awards are the perfect way to support the local digital community and a crucial platform to encourage the growth of the tech sector as a whole .
“ We see digital transformation playing a huge part in helping businesses rebound from the pandemic .”
TEES TECH RISING STAR - SPONSORED BY MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE
Tees Business writer Julie Burniston with Anne-Marie Chiswell and Paul Watt from Middlesbrough College .
Middlesbrough College believes the Rising Star award sends a positive message to young people considering a digital career path .
Anne-Marie Chiswell , director of programme at Middlesbrough College , said : “ We ’ re on a mission to shine a light on the sector , promote the opportunities available to young people and encourage them to consider a career in tech .”
Paul Watt , assistant principal for curriculum digital , said the awards “ not only give us an opportunity to build an invaluable network of new contacts who could benefit from our offering , but also a chance to celebrate the innovative businesses and individuals driving forward Teesside ’ s thriving tech scene .”
DIGITAL NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR - SPONSORED BY VISTECH SERVICES
Vistech Services operations director Paul Heeran with Tees Business sales manager Chris Garbutt .
A services company which embraces new technology says the Tees Tech Awards celebrate firms with the same ethos .
Middlesbrough-based Vistech was formed 12 years ago by MD Chris Taylor and now deploys more over 250 staff across the UK .
And with technology at the heart of its operation , Paul Heeran , operations director , says it ’ s good to sponsor an award that celebrates the role tech can play in our growth and expansion .
He said : “ We put digital technology at the forefront of what we do and we want to encourage and celebrate other companies with the same ethos .”
SPONSORSHIPS STILL AVAILABLE
There are still two category sponsorships remaining , for the Best Digital Project / Campaign award and the Tees Tech for Good category .
Sponsorship packages – which include pre-event publicity and social media branding , a table of 10 ( worth £ 800 ) including reception pictures , a welcome drink , a three-course meal and table wine , an opportunity to judge category entries and present category award – cost £ 3,000 .
Businesses interested in sponsoring the remaining categories can call Chris Garbutt on 01642 450255 or email chris @ resolutionpublishing . co . uk .
TICKETS AVAILABLE Tickets are available for the Tees Tech Awards , costing £ 85 (+ vat ) each , or £ 800 (+ vat ) for a table of 10 , and includes reception pictures , a welcome drink , a three-course meal , table wine and , of course , the awards presentation .
To order , call 01642 450255 or email vicky @ resolutionpublishing . co . uk
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