AWARDS 2023
Digital dreams
INTRODUCING THE SPONSORS OF THE FOURTH ANNUAL TEES TECH AWARDS
A SHOWCASE FOR OUR INCREDIBLE SECTOR
DigitalCity and Middlesbrough Digital are again sharing the headline sponsorship of the Tees Tech Awards – with two of the event ’ s “ founding fathers “ believing its impact will continue to grow .
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 .”
Middlesbrough Digital ’ s Daniel Watson said : “ 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 and telling us their stories .”
‘ WHY WE ’ RE BACKING THE TECH AWARDS ’
From humble beginnings , Middlesbroughbased Double Eleven has gone on to enjoy spectacular success as a thriving games developer .
And by sponsoring the Small Digital Business category in the 2023 Tees Tech Awards , chief finance officer Kimberley Turner , pictured with Tees Business director Dave Allan , believes it can give small companies a helping hand .
She explained : “ We are sponsoring the Small Business category because we want to support the local digital sector , and these companies face the most significant challenges .
“ We believe there is room for more businesses to find success here . We can facilitate that by celebrating the accomplishments of local companies and individuals , showcasing local skills to investors .”
INAUGURAL SPONSORS RENEW SUPPORT
Punch Robson Solicitors was one of the first businesses to back the Tees Tech Awards when they were launched in 2020 . And the Teesside law firm is proud to be involved again this year , sponsoring the Business Leader category .
“ We ’ re huge advocates of our region ’ s thriving tech sector and we ’ re delighted to be involved again this year ,” said managing partner Elaine McLaine-Wood , pictured with two of the awards ’ “ founding fathers ”, DigitalCity ’ s David Dixon ( left ) and Dan Watson from Middlesbrough Digital .
“ The three previous Tees Tech Awards events have been fantastic occasions , unearthing some of Teesside ’ s hidden digital gems .”
TOP LAW FIRM NOTCHES SPONSORSHIP HAT-TRICK
A leading law firm says sponsoring a prestigious award is a great way to help spread the word about Teesside ’ s tech excellence .
For the third year , Jacksons Law Firm is sponsoring a category at the Tees Tech Awards .
The winner of Jacksons ’ chosen category , the Tech Ambassador award , will be a proven champion of the Tees tech scene chosen by an expert panel of former winners , along with the sponsor .
Jacksons managing partner Tony Wentworth , pictured with Tees Business representative Bob Cuffe , said : “ The tech sector has become one of the Tees Valley ’ s great success stories . We know we are incredibly good at what we do in this region . What we need is for the rest of the world to recognise that too .”
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