LEADING LIGHTS
Entries open for Tees region ’ s leading business awards
Entries and nominations are now open for the third annual Tees Business Awards , a celebration of the very best performers across the region ’ s business scene .
Around 380 people attended both the 2023 and 2024 awards , which are again being organised by Tees Business , this time on Thursday April 10 2025 , in the Coleman Suite at Hardwick Hall .
Tees Business director Martin Walker said : “ This event has already established itself as the leading business awards event for the Tees region .
“ The atmosphere at the event over the past two years was electric , with such drama and emotion for finalists and winners alike .
“ We aim to build on those foundations to make the 2025 awards the best ever .”
There are 11 categories , including six company awards and four individual trophies , including Tees Business Leader of the Year , Unsung Hero and awards for Making a Difference and Lifetime Achievement .
Company categories include Tees Business of the Year , Small Tees Business of the Year , Community Champions and awards recognising green innovation , diversity and innovation .
Entering or nominating for the Tees Business Awards is free . The entry deadline is Friday January 17 2025 .
Visit the ‘ Awards ’ section of teesbusiness . co . uk to see the entry forms for each category .
That winning feeling – Lionweld Kennedy won the Tees Business of the Year prize for 2024 .
THE FULL LIST OF CATEGORIES IS :
Tees Business of the Year – sponsorship available 2023 winner : Fleet Factors ; 2024 : Lionweld Kennedy
Tees Business Leader of the Year – sponsored by Punch Robson Solicitors 2023 winner : Rich Himsworth ( Salesfire ); 2024 : Bob Makin ( Behaviour UK )
Small Tees Business of the Year – sponsorship available 2023 winner : Elemy ; 2024 : Event Cup Solutions
Lifetime Achievement Award – sponsorship available 2023 winner : Ken Devereux ( Devereux Transport ); 2024 : David James ( Fleet Factors )
Innovation Award – sponsorship available 2023 winner : OGEL ; 2024 : Stuff4Life Workwear
Unsung Hero – sponsorship available 2023 winner : Paul South ( MFC Foundation ); 2024 : Steve Brennan ( SABIC )
Diversity Award – sponsored by CF Fertilisers 2023 winner : Middlesbrough Football Club ; 2024 : Daisy Chain
Green Innovation Award – sponsorship available 2023 winner : Scott Bros ; 2024 : Stuff4Life Workwear
Education Training Collective is again sponsoring the Community Champions category , won by Darlington Building Society in 2024 .
SAVE THE DATE
The Tees Business Awards 2025 takes place on the evening of Thursday April 10 .
Email info @ resolutionpublishing . co . uk to reserve your seats .
Making a Difference Award – sponsorship available 2023 winner : Cath Devereux ( Headlight Project ); 2024 : Paula McMahon ( Sir Robert McAlpine )
Community Champions – sponsored by Education Training Collective 2023 winner : Middlesbrough Football Club ; 2024 : Darlington Building Society
Training & Apprenticeships Award – sponsored by Middlesbrough College Group 2023 winner : Intelect ; 2024 : Sembcorp
Future Leaders Award – sponsored by Moonrise 24hr Recruitment 2024 winner : Nathan Wall ( Katmex )
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