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Entries and nominations deadline approaching for Tees Tech Awards 2023
The deadline for entries and nominations is fast approaching for the fourth annual Tees Tech Awards , which will take place in June at a new venue of the Pavilion at Kirkleatham Walled Garden .
A Tees Business event in association with Middlesbrough Digital and DigitalCity , the 2023 Tees Tech Awards cover 12 categories – including a new category for Tech Start-Ups .
It ’ s free to enter all the company categories and nominate for the four individual awards – with a deadline of April 6 2023 .
The new category for Tech Start-Ups will introduce an exciting new element to the awards , with a shortlist of applicants pitching for the honour to a live audience at a pre-awards event .
The final two will then pitch at the Tees Tech Awards , with attendees using tech to cast their votes for their choice of winner .
The prestigious award of Tees Tech Ambassador will not be part of the traditional nomination process , but will instead be chosen by a panel of former Tech Ambassador winners , along with category sponsor Jacksons Law Firm .
Encouraging entries for this year ’ s awards , Middlesbrough Digital ’ s Dan Watson said : “ I ’ m really excited about what this year ’ s Tees Tech Awards will bring , following a year in which we ’ ve had some incredible news within the sector .
“ The level of exposure the winners and those shortlisted have had over the past few years has been astounding , and we hope this trend continues , with new businesses getting involved this year and telling us their stories .”
DigitalCity ’ s David Dixon said : “ The Tees Tech Awards have been a brilliant platform for our sector to showcase its depth , breadth and impact .
“ We have celebrated some fantastic businesses and the exceptional people who sit within them .
“ But the job is far from complete . Our collective ambition and achievements are without question . However , the majority of tech companies are still not in the public consciousness and we still have a huge skills gap .
“ Our young people need you to continue to apply , you need those young people to apply for roles with you . For that to happen , they need to see job security in the sector .
“ I see these awards , at least in part , helping to solve that problem .”
Tees Business director Dave Allan added : “ We ’ re delighted to be working with DigitalCity and Middlesbrough Digital for a fourth successive year on these awards and thank all of our sponsors for their backing .”
The Tees Tech Awards 2023 take place from 6.30pm on Thursday June 8 .
To see a list of categories , including the questions , visit teesbusiness . co . uk .
The full list of categories is :
COMPANY AWARDS
Company of the Year – Sponsored by DigitalCity and Middlesbrough Digital
Small Business of the Year – Sponsored by Double Eleven
Best Digital Project / Campaign
– Sponsorship available
Digital Innovation Award – Sponsored by Visualsoft
Digital Newcomer of the Year – Sponsored by Vistech Services
Tech for Good – Sponsorship available
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
Business Leader of the Year – Sponsored by Punch Robson Solicitors
Tech Ambassador – Sponsored by Jacksons Law Firm
Rising Star – Sponsored by Middlesbrough College
Unsung Hero – Sponsorship available
Shortlist Films Sponsor : Square One Law
Programme Sponsor : Available Welcome Drink Sponsor : Available Table Wine Sponsor : SMS Technology
Those interested in sponsorship opportunities can email Chris or Carol at Tees Business on info @ teesbusiness . co . uk , or call 01642 450222 .
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