TEES BUSINESSWOMEN AWARDS
Tees Business showcases some of the fantastic companies that have backed the 2021 Tees Businesswomen Awards
Teesside University ’ s director of academic enterprise Laura Woods with Resolution Media and Publishing non-executive director Bob Cuffe .
Punch Robson Solicitors managing partner Elaine McLaine-Wood with Resolution Media and Publishing director Martin Walker .
Teesside University – Businesswoman of the Year
Teesside University sponsoring a category in this year ’ s Tees Businesswomen Awards is a perfect way to pay tribute to the late Professor Jane Turner OBE , says colleague Laura Woods .
Jane , who was the university ’ s pro vice-chancellor for enterprise and business engagement , was a huge supporter of the Tees Businesswomen Awards from the offset , as well as being an advocate for the women of Teesside and beyond .
And that , says director of academic enterprise Laura , is why the university was determined to sponsor the Businesswoman of the Year category at the 2021 awards .
“ How could we not sponsor this category ?” said Laura . “ Jane was voted the region ’ s Most Inspiring Business Leader only this June and was an inspiration for girls and women in our region . She also led the university ’ s award-winning work with business .
“ We want to continue supporting the causes she championed by recognising the massive contributions made by businesswomen to the economic wellbeing of the Tees Valley .
“ These awards shine a light on the achievements of some fantastic businesswomen and it ’ s important to celebrate their success and the impact they ’ ve had on business growth , to show just what a difference they make .
“ It also demonstrates the enormous potential we have in our region . Showcasing our top female business leaders sends a strong message to talented girls and women in Tees Valley that they can and should aspire to a leading role .”
Punch Robson Solicitors – Business of the Year
One of the founding sponsors of the Tees Businesswomen Awards is proud to sponsor this year ’ s Business of the Year category .
Punch Robson Solicitors has supported the awards since its inception in 2018 , sponsoring the SME category in its first three years .
The Stockton-based law firm is sponsoring the Business of the Year category in 2021 , and managing partner Elaine McLaine-Wood said : “ Punch Robson are founding sponsors of the Tees Businesswomen Awards – this is now our fourth awards we have sponsored and we are very excited to be a part of .
“ As a female managing partner and corporate lawyer , I am working very much in a male dominated world . It is important that we champion women on their merit which , in turn , will encourage and inspire more women to enter business and succeed .
“ We sponsor the Business of the Year – a big award – which is a category which represents businesses we serve as legal advisors .”
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