FIVE-STAR SHOW !
Almost 450 attend glitzy fifth annual Tees Businesswomen Awards event
OUR WINNERS ’ ROLL CALL
Double Eleven ’ s Kimberley Turner , haircare specialist Additional Lengths and women ’ s football pioneer Marrie Wieczorek were among the big winners at the fifth annual Tees Businesswomen Awards .
It was a night of tension , excitement , pride and joy as the region ’ s best businesswomen were publicly recognised for their remarkable contributions to the Tees economy .
The Tees Businesswomen Awards 2022 , organised by Tees Business in association with headline sponsors Northern Skills Group , saw nearly 450 people gather at a glittering – and emotional – ceremony in Hardwick Hall ’ s Grand Marquee .
The winners of 12 awards were revealed at the event , which also featured a keynote speech from Cleveland Police assistant chief constable – and TV ’ s ‘ Hunted ’ host – Lisa Theaker .
And it was truly a night to remember for Kimberley Turner , haircare firm Additional Lengths and football coach Marrie Wieczorek , who picked up the evening ’ s blue riband prizes .
Kimberley , commercial and finance director of Middlesbrough-based games firm Double Eleven , was crowned Businesswoman of the Year in a category sponsored by Teesside University .
It was quite a triumph for Kimberley who , say colleagues , is the key to how the firm runs so smoothly and in a way that mirrors the “ everyone is equal ” policy she operates by .
Chartered accountant Kimberley pipped CEO Sleepout boss Bianca Robinson , the Verve Group ’ s Cathi Harrison and Racz Group CEO Laura Tarran to the prize .
The Business of the Year title , sponsored by Punch Robson Solicitors , went to Stockton-based haircare firm Additional Lengths .
Started in 2003 in a room at the home of MD Victoria Lynch ’ s parents , it has grown into a multi-million-pound business with a store , salon , 20,000-sq ft HQ and a slick online presence .
Additional Lengths took the title ahead of Stocktonbased accountancy firm AbacusBean and a third Stockton business , safety induction specialists Intasite .
And it was a “ back of the net ” moment for former Middlesbrough Ladies FC manager and England international footballer Marrie Wieczorek , who received the Jane Turner Award for Outstanding Contribution in a surprise presentation .
Presenting the award , Middlesbrough College chief executive Zoe Lewis told how Marrie was a trailblazer for women ’ s football , long before the summer ’ s success for the England Lionesses , calling her “ a true pioneer not just of women ’ s football but for all women everywhere .”
But even though there were 12 winners , it was about every finalist and nominee too .
As Tees Business director Dave Allan told the event : “ These awards aren ’ t just about winning – they ’ re about celebrating the success of our brilliant women .”
See pages 34-50 for more reaction and pictures .
Businesswoman of the Year 2018 : Claire Preston ( Sound Training ) 2019 : Sharon Lane ( Tees Components ) 2020 : Jane Armitage ( Jacksons Law Firm ) 2021 : Chloë Clover ( Wander Films ) 2022 : Kimberley Turner ( Double Eleven )
Best Newcomer 2018 : Jessica Williams ( Just Williams ) 2019 : Sara Arthur ( Genesis Protection Services ) 2020 : Chloë Clover ( Wander Films ) 2021 : Kirsty Hayward ( Eco Made Simple ) 2022 : Emily Clark ( PD Ports )
Inspiring Others 2018 : Yasmin Khan ( Halo Project ) 2019 : Catherine Devereux ( Russ Devereux Headlight Project ) 2020 : Annalice Argyle ( Recovery Advocates & Consultants ) 2021 : Shonette Bason ( Spreading The Happiness ) 2022 : Carole Knott ( ITS )
Lifelong Inspiration 2018 : Anne Preston ( Prestons of Potto ) 2019 : Ann Stonehouse ( Assist Women ’ s Network ) 2020 : Prof Jane Turner OBE ( Teesside University ) 2021 : Paula McMahon ( Sir Robert McAlpine ) 2022 : Diane Williamson ( The Teesside Charity )
Breaking the Mould 2018 : Andrea Pearson ( SABIC ) 2019 : Marcia Pryce ( SEQENS- Chemoxy ) 2020 : Laura Hepburn ( Greenology ) 2021 : Nikki Sayer ( Casper Shipping ) 2022 : Helen Parsons ( Tees Valley Aerospace )
Business of the Year 2018 : J & B Recycling 2019 : Jacksons Law Firm 2020 : Wander Films 2021 : Personal Support Network 2022 : Additional Lengths
Small Business of the Year 2018 : Hunters Estate Agents 2019 : Additional Lengths 2020 : AbacusBean 2021 : Hogg Global Logistics 2022 : 1st for EPA
Best New Business 2018 : Fourteen Drops 2019 : AbacusBean 2020 : Hogg Global Logistics 2021 : 1st for EPA 2022 : New World Financial Group
Training & Apprenticeships 2018 : Nifco UK 2019 : Halo Project 2020 : Sir Robert McAlpine 2021 : Middlesbrough College 2022 : Medipro
Charity Award 2018 : Halo Project 2019 : Footprints in the Community 2020 : My Sisters Place 2021 : Spreading the Happiness 2022 : Home-Start Teesside
Student of the Year 2021 : Elish Chambers 2022 : Kira Coleman ( Middlesbrough College )
Outstanding Contribution 2019 : Professor Jane Turner OBE DL ( Teesside University ) 2020 : Julie Donaldson ( Zetland FM ) 2021 : Anne Preston MBE ( Prestons of Potto ) 2022 : Marrie Wieczorek ( ex- MFC Ladies )
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