TEES BUSINESSWOMEN AWARDS WINNERS’ ROLL CALL
2025
Justice campaigner – Ann Ming speaks to the guests.
Joy – Tees Businesswoman of the Year Rachel Burke celebrates on stage.
Best New Business Sponsored and shortlisted by Moonrise 24hr Recruitment Winner: BearTech Finalists: Rudby Hall Hotel, Spear-heads
Student of the Year Sponsored and shortlisted by the Edwin Group Winner: Megan Kelly( Prior Pursglove College / Atomix Educational Trust) Finalists: Daria Jurkiewicz( Redcar & Cleveland College / Education Training Collective), Alisha Massey( CF Fertilisers / TTE / Middlesbrough College Group)
Charity of the Year Sponsored and shortlisted by CF Fertilisers Winner: My Sisters Place Finalists: Co-working Thursdays, Footprints in the Community
New for 2025! Male Ally Award Sponsored and shortlisted by Tracerco Winner: Steve Dougan( Alt Labs) Finalists: David Williams( Hartlepool College of Further Education), Grant Honzik( PD Ports)
Standing ovation – Ann Ming MBE makes her way to the stage.
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Congratulations – actress Sheridan Smith sent a message congratulating Ann Ming and all the finalists.
Best Newcomer Sponsored and shortlisted by Southern Asset Management Winner: Sophie Dunn( CF Fertilisers) Finalists: Beth Wilson( Beth Wilson Embroidery), Eva Quinn( REFLECT Health Hub)
Inspiring Others Sponsored and shortlisted by PD Ports Winner: Katrina Morley OBE( Tees Valley Education) Finalists: Jessica Gwaringa( Moonrise 24hr Recruitment), Kay Coleman( Swanson Buck), Nicky Jolley( HR2day), Dr Rachel Jennifer Taylor( SABIC UK Petrochemicals)
Small Business of the Year Sponsored and shortlisted by px Group Winner: Beth Wilson Embroidery Finalists: My Brow Expert, U Glow
Breaking the Mould Sponsored and shortlisted by J & B Recycling Winner: Dr Rachel Jennifer Taylor( SABIC UK Petrochemicals) Finalists: Josephine Key( Airbourne Colours), Ruth McKinlay( CF Fertilisers), Laura Telford( Holiday Inn Express, Middlesbrough), Katrina McManus( Fleet Factors)
Headline sponsor – Zoe Lewis CBE paid tribute to Middlesbrough College staff and students.
Business of the Year Sponsored and shortlisted by Punch Robson Solicitors Winner: Elite Energy Eco Finalists: Outrank, Moonrise 24hr Recruitment
Lifelong Inspiration Sponsored and shortlisted by Ritepeople Winner: Dr Coleen Mercer-Quinn( Reflect Yarm) Finalists: Frances Connolly( PFC Trust), Dr Nichole Munro( Atomix Educational Trust)
Tees Businesswoman of the Year Sponsored and shortlisted by Middlesbrough College Winner: Rachel Burke( Tracerco) Finalists: Katrina McManus( Fleet Factors), Jessica Gwaringa( Moonrise 24hr Recruitment), Francesca Kosina( Outrank), Kayleigh Shaw( Elite Energy Eco)
Chosen charity – Power of Women chair Jane Armitage spoke before £ 2,000 was raised for PoW.
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