CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE
Meet the 2025 Tees Business Awards sponsors
The third annual Tees Business Awards take place at Hardwick Hall on Thursday April 10 , as the region ’ s thriving businesses and entrepreneurs do battle in no fewer than 11 categories .
We meet the sponsors of the prestigious 2025 evening …
MOONRISE 24HR RECRUITMENT – HEADLINE SPONSOR
Taking over the mantle from PD Ports and Double Eleven , Moonrise 24hr Recruitment will be headline sponsor of the Tees region ’ s leading business awards in 2025 .
Having sponsored the Future Leaders category at the 2024 event , Stockton-based care company Moonrise has now stepped up to be headline sponsor .
One of the region ’ s fast-rising businesses , Moonrise celebrated its 10th year by being crowned Company of the Year at the 2024 Tees Businesswomen Awards , while MD Jessica Gwaringa was a Tees Businesswoman of the Year finalist .
Jessica said : “ The Tees Valley is a dynamic hub of activity , industry , innovation and resilience – a spirit we see reflected in all the nominees and winners , who embody the grit and determination synonymous with Teesside ’ s business success .
“ Becoming the headline sponsor was an easy decision , as these awards are a fantastic opportunity to come together , celebrate our region and showcase the incredible strength of its business community .”
EDUCATION TRAINING COLLECTIVE ( ETC .) – COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS
MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE GROUP – TRAINING AND APPRENTICESHIPS AWARD
ACHIEVE PROFESSIONALS – FUTURE LEADERS AWARD
Grant Glendinning , chief executive and group principal of Etc ., said : “ Our communities are at the heart of everything we do across the colleges and training providers that make up the Education Training Collective . We recognise the impact we have and the part we play in helping people change their lives .
“ We are proud to sponsor the Community Champions category , shining a spotlight on businesses across the Tees Valley who share our commitment to support their local communities and never fail to go the extra mile .”
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Zoe Lewis , principal and chief executive of Middlesbrough College Group , said : “ We are delighted to continue sponsoring the Training and Apprenticeships category , which celebrates the fantastic work being carried out by apprentices right across our area and the brilliant companies who support them .
“ As a major provider of training and apprenticeships , we ’ re fortunate to see at first hand the inspiring work going on every day to boost the skills base and develop people ’ s careers .”
Pictured is Middlesbrough College Group ’ s vice principal : business , innovation and community partnerships Gary Potts ( right ) with group director of business engagement and partnerships Matthew Telling .
Achieve Professionals group managing director Lewis Clennell , pictured with his partner Molly Teasdale , said : “ At Achieve Professionals , we believe the future of business lies in the hands of exceptional talent .
“ As a global corporate recruitment partner , we are passionate about supporting the next generation of leaders .
“ Sponsoring the Future Leaders category is our way of celebrating ambition , innovation and the region ’ s rising stars who will shape the future of our local businesses .”