AWARDS
Triumph – all the winners on stage at the end of the 2025 Make Your Mark Awards.
MAKE YOUR MARK!
Tees firms can expand their profile to huge Aycliffe market
Preparations are underway for the 2026 Make Your Mark Awards – and Teesside companies are being urged to seize the opportunity to support and sponsor one of the region’ s most influential business events.
The Make Your Mark Awards – organised by Resolution Media and Publishing, the team behind Tees Business – shine a spotlight on the outstanding achievements of organisations and individuals across Aycliffe Business Park.
Aycliffe is the largest single industrial estate in the North-East, home to more than 500 companies ranging from global manufacturers to dynamic SMEs and fastgrowth innovators.
For Teesside firms looking to market their products, services and employer brand to a vast and diverse business audience, sponsorship of the 2026 awards offers a different platform and audience.
Resolution director Martin Walker said the event had grown into“ a must-attend night for ambitious businesses across County Durham and the wider Tees region”.
“ Aycliffe Business Park is an economic powerhouse – and Make Your Mark is the one night of the year when the entire community comes together,” he said.
“ For sponsors, it’ s a chance to put your brand in front of hundreds of business leaders, decision-makers and influencers.
“ The reach is huge, and the association is incredibly positive.”
Sponsorship packages for 2026 will again include category partnerships, VIP brand exposure, pre- and post-event publicity and extensive coverage across Aycliffe Business and across Aycliffe Business Park’ s social media platforms – ensuring partner brands are seen by thousands of business readers and followers across the region.
Resolution director Dave Allan said:“ The awards aren’ t just about celebrating success – they’ re about connecting businesses.
“ Our sponsors tell us year after year that the visibility, the networking and the genuine relationships they build make their involvement more than worth it.”
The 2026 ceremony will continue its tradition of recognising excellence in manufacturing, innovation, engineering,
Limelight – 11 awards will be handed out at the glamorous Make Your Mark Awards.
services, apprenticeships, community impact and leadership – categories designed to reflect the strength, diversity and ambition of Aycliffe’ s business landscape.
“ With another strong year of investment, expansion and achievement across the park, 2026 is shaping up to be one of our most competitive awards yet,” added Martin.
“ We can’ t wait to showcase the stories that make Aycliffe Business Park such a special place to work and invest.”
Businesses interested in sponsorship opportunities are encouraged to register early, with several categories expected to be secured quickly.
Venue – 300 people gathered in Hardwick Hall’ s Coleman Suite for the 2025 Make Your Mark Awards.
Those interested in any of the sponsorship opportunities should email martin @ resolutionpublishing. co. uk
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