Tribute – Julie Donaldson , who died from Covid last October , was posthumously given the Outstanding Contribution award in the 2020 Tees Businesswomen Awards . Her husband John Proudler , pictured here with Julie at the 2018 event , received the award on her behalf during an emotional online ceremony .
TEES BUSINESSWOMEN AWARDS 2020
In association with Northern Skills Group WINNERS & FINALISTS
Best New Business Sponsored by Tees Valley Combined Authority Winner : Hogg Global Logistics Finalists : Wander Films and Bentley ’ s Coffee Shop
Best Newcomer Sponsored by Durata Winner : Chloë Clover ( Wander Films ) Finalists : Laura Frances Hepburn ( Greenology ) and Tracey Jukes ( Tracey Jukes Beauty Training )
Charity / Voluntary Award Sponsored by Thirteen Group Winner : My Sister ’ s Place Finalists : Recovery Advocates & Consultants and Rubies
Award drivers – Martin Walker ( right ) and Dave Allan , owners of Resolution Media and Publishing and organisers of the Tees Businesswomen Awards .
now run her own charity , TRAC UK , helping other female who have addictions ..
Laura Hepburn of Greenology claimed the Breaking The Mould award , sponsored by ITS , from her Covid sick bed during the virtual ceremony .
The Lifelong Inspiration Award , sponsored by Faithful + Gould , was bittersweet , with Teesside University ’ s Professor Jane Turner OBE universally praised but unable to join the virtual event to receive the award herself due to her ongoing treatment for very late stage ovarian cancer .
The Business of the Year award , sponsored by Teesside University , went to Middlesbrough ’ s Wander Films . It was the second win of the night for Wander , with director Chloe Clover following up her Rising Star accolade in the Tees Tech Awards by taking home the Durata-sponsored Best Newcomer gong .
In the Best New Business category , sponsored by the Tees Valley Combined Authority , Hartlepool-based Hogg Global Logistics were revealed as winners by Tees Valley mayor Ben Houchen .
Sir Robert McAlpine claimed the px Group-sponsored Training and Apprenticeships Award , while AbacusBean triumphed in the SME of the Year category , sponsored by Punch Robson Solicitors . It was a second successive win for the accountancy firm , which won the Best New Business award in 2019 .
My Sisters Place won the Charity / Voluntary category , sponsored by Thirteen Group .
The full awards ceremony can be seen on YouTube – search for ‘ Tees Business ’.
Breaking the Mould Award Sponsored by ITS Finalists : Laura Hepburn ( Greenology ) Winner : Angela Davies ( CSI Training & Events ) and Amanda Gardiner ( Durham Lifting )
Training & Apprenticeships Sponsored by PX Group Winner : Sir Robert McAlpine Finalists : Middlesbrough College and Paul J Watson Solicitor
Lifelong Inspiration Award Sponsored by Faithful + Gould Winner : Prof Jane Turner OBE ( Teesside University ) Finalists : Katy Parkinson ( Lexonik ) and Katrina Morley ( Tees Valley Education )
SME of the Year Sponsored by Punch Robson Solicitors Winner : AbacusBean Finalists : Durham Lifting and Intasite
Inspiring Others Award Sponsored by PD Ports Winner : Annalice Argyle ( Recovery Advocates & Consultants ) Finalists : Prof Jane Turner OBE ( Teesside University ) and Paula McMahon ( Sir Robert McAlpine )
Business of the Year Sponsored by Teesside University Winner : Wander Films Finalists : The Ethical Housing Company and Intasite
Businesswoman of the Year Sponsored by Cornerstone Business Solutions Winner : Jane Armitage ( Jacksons Law ) Finalists : Carla Keegans ( The Ethical Housing Company ) and Jo Davies ( HR Alchemy )
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