AWARDS
TEES BUSINESS AWARDS 2026
TEES BUSINESS AWARDS 2026 COLEMAN SUITE, HARDWICK HALL HOTEL 6.30PM-LATE: THURSDAY APRIL 16, 2026
The Tees region’ s biggest celebration of business returns for 2026 as the team behind Tees Business bring you the fourth annual Tees Business Awards.
We will once again shine a light on the region’ s businesses and entrepreneurs, with 12 awards up for grabs, covering both individuals and organisations.
The Tees Business Awards are open to a range of industries and sectors, to businesses of all shapes and sizes, with entries opening in November.
And a range of sponsorship packages are also now available.
KEY DATES
Entries open: Monday November 10, 2025
Entry deadline: Friday January 30, 2026
Awards: Thursday April 16, 2026
THE CATEGORIES
COMPANY AWARDS Tees Business of the Year
Small Tees Business of the Year
Innovation Award
Community Champions: Sponsored by the Education Training Collective
Net Zero Award Diversity Award
Training & Apprenticeships Award: Sponsored by Middlesbrough College
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
Tees Business Leader of the Year
Unsung Hero Making a Difference Award Lifetime Achievement Award Future Leaders Award
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