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Firms flock to back fifth annual Tees Tech Awards
DIGITAL DRIVERS
Celebrating the very best in the Tees region ’ s thriving tech and digital sector , the fifth Tees Tech Awards , organised by Tees Business , will take place on the evening of Thursday June 6 in the Kirkleatham Walled Garden Pavilion .
Twelve awards will be handed out on the night , covering the breadth of tech talent our region has to offer .
Here are just some of those sponsoring the awards …
HEADLINE SPONSORS : Fitfactory Technology & Everfield The boss of the reigning Tees Tech Awards Company of the Year title says the firm is thrilled to be headline sponsor of the 2024 event .
When Fitfactory Technology CEO Jason Pritchard picked up the top award in June 2023 , his firm was on the verge of announcing a game-changing deal with US investment firm Everfield .
Since then , Fitfactory Technology says the deal has “ opened new doors , propelling us to greater heights and providing enhanced opportunities for collaboration and innovation ”.
Now Fitfactory Technology and Everfield have agreed to be joint headline sponsors of the Tees Tech Awards 2024 .
Jason has explained why that triumph , and the Everfield deal , have given Fitfactory Technology a unique perspective on the growing tech sector .
Jason , pictured with Tees Business director Dave Allan , said : “ As last year ’ s Company of the Year , we ’ re thrilled to be this year ’ s headline sponsor .
“ Following our June acquisition by Everfield , we ’ re uniquely positioned to underscore the importance of nurturing growth in the tech sector .
“ Everfield ’ s dedication to empowering tech companies aligns with our mission at Fitfactory to help digital transformation with engineering and manufacturing .
“ This partnership highlights our commitment to fostering innovation and collaboration within the tech community , reflecting our shared vision for a thriving technological future , with Teesside leading the way .”
TECH AMBASSADOR SPONSOR : Westray Recruitment Group
One of the sponsors of the 2024 Tees Tech Awards says it ’ s an honour to “ empower those who are fostering positive technological change ”.
Westray Recruitment Group is sponsoring the Tees Tech Ambassador award , an honour previously won by Bob Makin , David Dixon , Mark South and Dominic Lusardi .
The ambassador category , as with the 2023 awards , will be chosen by previous winners of the same honour .
And Ashleigh Wright ( pictured ), commercial director of category sponsor Westray , said : “ We are thrilled to sponsor the Tees Tech Ambassador award , as it celebrates those individuals who are bridging the gap between technology and society .
“ It ’ s an honour to empower those who are fostering positive technological change and promoting a harmonious , tech-driven future .”
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AWARD SPONSOR : Azets A sponsor of the 2024 Tees Tech Awards is encouraging businesses to work with them on a digital transformation .
Leading accountancy group Azets is sponsoring the Tees Tech Awards for the fifth consecutive year , having backed the inaugural event in 2020 .
The Digital Transformation category is for organisations whose core business IS NOT in the digital or technology field , but that have made important advances within their businesses through the introduction of digital technology since the start of 2023 .
And Andrew Rowe ( pictured ), office managing partner at Azets Wynyard , said : “ Azets ’ sponsorship of the Digital Transformation Award aligns with our commitment to helping businesses across all industries to use technology to revolutionise the way they work .
“ From automation and data analytics to AI and cloud accounting , we assist with helping any type of business to leverage tech to propel their business growth in today ’ s digital age .”
Tees Tech Awards 2024 sponsors
Headline / Company of the Year – Fitfactory Technology & Everfield
Small Business of the Year – Middlesbrough Digital
Best Digital Project / Campaign – available
Newcomer – Vistech Services Innovation – available Digital Transformation – Azets Tech for Good – available Tech Start-Up – EnAppSys
Business Leader – Punch Robson Solicitors
Tech Ambassador – Westray Recruitment
Rising Star – Middlesbrough College Unsung Hero – available
For sponsorship details , see teesbusiness . co . uk or email info @ teesbusiness . co . uk 22 | Tees Business