EVENTS
Winners – Who will succeed Fleet Factors as Company of the Year at the 2024 Tees Business Awards ?
BEST IN THE BUSINESS
Tees Business Awards set to return after inaugural success
Inspiring – There was a standing ovation for Mackenzie Thorpe at the 2023 awards .
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notable “ hat-trick ” for Middlesbrough FC , a poignant “ double ” for Ken and Catherine Devereux , top prize for a family-run business and a rousing speech by Mackenzie Thorpe produced a night of tension , excitement and high emotion at the first Tees Business Awards .
And the region ’ s leading business awards celebrating the very best performers on the Tees business scene are set to return in 2024 with Hardwick Hall ’ s Coleman Suite again a fittingly impressive venue for the event .
Organised by Tees Business , around 380 people saw the coveted Tees Business of the Year trophy go to Middlesbrough-headquartered Fleet Factors , one of the UK ’ s largest independent retailers of vehicle parts .
Hosted by Pam Royle DL and Peter Barron MBE DL , the event also featured emotion-packed speeches by Tees Business non-executive director Bob Cuffe and globally renowned Teesside artist Mackenzie Thorpe .
Tees Business director Dave Allan said : “ The inaugural Tees Business Awards proved to be such a popular success that we ’ ve decided to make them an annual event .
“ The first awards were an emotioncharged celebration of what makes the Teesside business community the best in the world . We ’ re looking forward to seeing who steps forward to celebrate their success in 2024 .”
Entries and nominations will open from October this year but full details will be announced in due course via the Tees Business website , enews and socials .
Sponsorship opportunities are also available . Call us on 01642 450255 or email info @ teesbusiness . co . uk to discuss opportunities to associate your business name with these prestigious awards .
SPONSORING A CATEGORY AT THE 2024 TEES BUSINESS AWARDS INCLUDES :
> Front of house table of 10 at the awards ceremony , including drinks reception and three-course dinner
> Opportunity to choose finalists for your chosen category
> Chance to be involved in the judging process for other categories
> Present the award for your chosen category to winner on stage , making a short speech on your organisation
> Event branding ( virtual backdrop , event programme , online promotions of awards ceremony )
> Full-page advert in the awards programme
> Advance publicity about sponsorship ( print & online and social media )
> Shared page with winner and finalists in Tees Business magazine awards supplement
> Social media mentions pre- and post-event £ 3,500 + vat
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