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TECH BACKERS
Punch Robson Solicitors
Support – Punch Robson Solicitors managing partner Elaine McLaine-Wood is proud to back the Tees Tech Awards .
One of the founding sponsors of the Tees Tech Awards said it was looking forward to crowning this year ’ s Business Leader category for a fifth successive year .
Punch Robson Solicitors managing partner Elaine McLaine-Wood has presented the Tees Tech Business Leader of the Year gong to Double Eleven ’ s Lee Hutchinson ( 2020 ), Behaviour Interactive ’ s Bob Makin ( 2021 ), ITS ’ s Malcolm Knott ( 2022 ) and Salesfire ’ s Rich Himsworth ( 2023 ).
The shortlist for 2024 included Wander Films director Chloë Clover , Fitfactory ’ s Jason Pritchard and Ross
Featuring some of the sponsors of the 2024 Tees Tech Awards
Coulman from IAMTech . Punch Robson is again sponsoring the same category this year , and Elaine said : “ As one of the founding sponsors of the Tees Tech Awards , we ’ re proud to be involved and very much looking forward to this year ’ s event .
“ The awards are now established as one of the key events in the local business calendar , and a terrific celebration in showcasing our thriving tech and digital sector .
“ The four previous winners of our category are inspirational individuals who were worthy winners , but the shortlists were of a very high calibre ”.
Middlesbrough College Group
Durham University Business and Partnerships
Backers – Middlesbrough College Group CEO Zoe Lewis and business development manager Matthew Telling with associate director for MC Digital Nicola Loughran .
Middlesbrough College Group principal and CEO Zoe Lewis said she expected the Rising Star category , which they ’ re sponsoring for a fifth consecutive year , would again showcase more local talent coming through the ranks in our region ’ s tech and digital companies .
“ We are delighted to continue sponsoring the Rising Star Award at the Tees Tech Awards ,” said Zoe .
“ This award has already uncovered some true superstars who have gone on to even greater things and I am sure it will do the same again .”
Nicola Loughran , associate director for MC Digital at Middlesbrough College Group , added : “ Our mission at Middlesbrough College is to help take people higher in their career and life aspirations , so it is terrific to be able to recognise the outstanding efforts of up-and-coming people in the technology sector by sponsoring the Rising Star Award .
“ With our £ 4.5m dedicated Digital Centre and strong links with the tech sector across the Tees Valley , we ’ re looking forward to helping many more future rising tech stars to achieve their dreams .”
Thrilled – from left , Dr Omar Aljanabi , Joanne Rout , Claire Cook and Dr Chris Howell of Durham University .
The business arm of Durham University says it ’ s decision to support the Tees Tech Awards 2024 was about recognising and celebrating the innovation and creativity of the region ’ s businesses .
Durham University Business and Partnerships agreed to support the Digital Innovation category .
“ We ’ re thrilled to sponsor the Digital Innovation category , which recognises and celebrates the innovation and creativity of businesses in the Tees Valley ,” said Christina Munn , marketing and communications manager at Durham University Business and Partnerships .
“ Supporting and encouraging our vibrant and dynamic community of digital and tech entrepreneurs is key to their continued growth and thriving future .”
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