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Innovation Award sponsor : Wilton Centre
A centre that specialises in innovation is the ideal match for a Tees Business Award that recognises our area ’ s remarkable talent for new developments . Step forward , the Wilton Centre !
And by sponsoring the Innovation award , the Wilton Centre – owned by the Pioneer Group – is showing its backing for the wealth of innovative talent we have on Teesside .
Site director Steve Duffield , pictured with Tees Business sales manager Chris Garbutt , said : “ Pioneer Wilton Centre is delighted to sponsor the Innovation Award for 2024 .
“ Wilton Centre has a rich heritage of innovation and continues to be at the forefront of new developments in life sciences and planetary health .
“ We look forward to seeing the nominees , which no doubt will demonstrate Teesside ’ s innovative strength .”
Diversity Award sponsor : CF Fertilisers
A thriving fertiliser firm says it ’ s fully behind a Tees Business Award that recognises workplace inclusivity .
And according to Billingham-based CF Fertilisers , which is again sponsoring the Diversity category , increasingly diverse workforces are a necessity in today ’ s world .
CF Fertilisers ’ site manager Keith Brudenell , pictured with Tees Business sales manager Chris Garbutt , said : “ We recognise the need to promote , encourage and build more diverse and inclusive organisations for the future growth of the Tees Valley and ensure talent can thrive and have successful careers in underrepresented areas of our economy and businesses .”
Business Leader of the Year sponsor : Punch Robson Solicitors
Great businesses have inspiring leaders – and a law firm says it “ couldn ’ t be prouder ” to again sponsor the search for the Tees region ’ s best .
Punch Robson Solicitors is sponsoring the Business Leader of the Year category for the second year running at the prestigious Tees Business Awards .
And Punch Robson ’ s managing partner , Elaine McLaine-Wood , is looking forward to what should be another memorable evening .
Elaine , pictured with Tees Business director Martin Walker , said : “ Punch Robson Solicitors are great advocates of the inspiring business community across our region , so we couldn ’ t be prouder to be supporting the Business Leader of the Year category again .
“ The inaugural awards event was a truly memorable evening , full of joy and emotion and a real celebration of many of the leading local businesses and entrepreneurs who create jobs and win investment for our region .”
Green Innovation Award sponsor : Westray Recruitment
A recruitment specialist says it ’ s “ delighted ” to sponsor a Tees Business Awards category that focuses on the future .
The Green Innovation award will go to a business that ’ s putting its money where its mouth is when it comes to supporting the environment .
The need to embrace green thinking and help towards net zero targets is being taken on board by an increasing number of businesses .
And by sponsoring the Green Innovation category , Westray Recruitment Group says it ’ s “ incredibly proud ” to be recognising such forward-thinking firms .
Kyle Jevons , manager of the firm ’ s Stockton office – pictured ( right ) with Tees Business director Martin Walker – said : “ Westray Recruitment Group is delighted to be sponsoring the Green Innovation Award .
“ Teesside is a driving force for green innovation and the hub of plans for a much more sustainable future , for ourselves and generations to come .
“ The opportunity to acknowledge and reward innovative businesses is something we are incredibly proud to be a part of .”
Unsung Hero sponsor : Katmex
One of the Tees region ’ s biggest steel fabricators is showing its mettle when it comes to highlighting the work of business unsung heroes .
Fabricator Katmex – which has a huge Stockton site as well as a factory in Seaham – is sponsoring the Unsung Hero category again in the 2024 Tees Business Awards .
Katmex managing director Lee Cranston – pictured with Tees Business account manager Carol Makepeace – said : “ After being part of the successful inaugural event in 2023 , we are delighted to be sponsoring the Unsung Hero award once again .
“ We enjoyed reviewing all the nominations for this category in order to shortlist them , which was another difficult decision .”
Training & Apprenticeships Award sponsor : Middlesbrough College Group
Middlesbrough College Group says the category it ’ s supporting in the region ’ s biggest awards event is key to celebrating our apprentices and the companies that support them .
The group – which includes Middlesbrough College , Northern Skills Group and TTE – is sponsoring the Training and Apprenticeships category again in the 2024 Tees Business Awards .
Matt Telling , group director of business engagement and partnerships at Middlesbrough College Group , pictured ( right ) with Tees Business director Martin Walker , said : “ We ’ re delighted to be part of the 2024 Tees Business Awards and celebrate the inspiring businesses we have in the area .
“ Supporting the Training and Apprenticeships category is so important as it helps showcase the talented apprentices we have across Teesside and the organisations that support them .”
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