AWARDS
OUTRANK – LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Outrank CEO Stephen Robinson said the company was proud to be associated with an award that honours those who have helped shape Teesside’ s business landscape.
“ We’ re proud to be sponsoring the Tees Business Lifetime Achievement Award,” he said.
“ At Outrank, we work with everyone from solo founders to multi-million-pound SMEs, acting as an extension of their business and growing alongside them.
“ This award celebrates the resilience, commitment and long-term impact it takes to build something that lasts. These are the same values we stand for every day.”
John Paul Rowe and Hannah Stocker from Outrank are pictured celebrating the firm’ s sponsorship.
ACHIEVE PROFESSIONALS – FUTURE LEADERS AWARD
Founder Lewis Clennell – pictured with partner Molly Clennell – said the sponsorship reflects values that sit at the heart of the business.
“ As a business that has grown within the region, we’ re proud to sponsor the Future Leaders Award,” he said.
“ Recognising emerging talent and giving people the opportunity to be seen, celebrated and supported is incredibly important to us.
“ The Tees Valley is full of ambition and potential, and it’ s vital that we continue to champion the individuals and businesses shaping its future.”
TEES BUSINESS AWARDS 2026
It’ s vital that we continue to champion the individuals and businesses shaping its future.”
EDUCATION TRAINING COLLECTIVE – COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS AWARD
Grant Glendinning, chief executive and group principal of the Education Training Collective, said:“ We are proud to once again back the Tees Business Awards, celebrating the remarkable achievements of businesses, leaders, longstanding and emerging talent right here in the Tees Valley.
“ As sponsors of the Community Champions Award, we look forward to shining a light on those who make it a priority to go above and beyond for the communities and local good causes around them.
“ This is a chance to recognise those who look further than their own business needs and, as part of their fundamental values, find new and unique ways to give back by supporting others.”
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS – NET ZERO AWARD
Laura Telford, cluster general manager, said:“ Holiday Inn Express Middlesbrough – Centre Square is proud to sponsor the Tees Business Net Zero Award for the secondyear running, as it reflects our commitment to supporting organisations that are driving meaningful environmental change across Teesside.
“ As a business rooted in the heart of the community, we believe it’ s important to champion those who are working hard to reduce their carbon footprint, innovate sustainably and contribute to a cleaner, greener future for our region.
“ Celebrating these achievements not only aligns with our own sustainability journey but also helps inspire others to take positive action.
“ The hotel is celebrating achieving Gold status for Green Tourism, the highest accreditation possible, and its sister property Station Suites Middlesbrough has also been awarded Bronze status after only being open for a few months, further showing our commitment and dedication.”
MOONRISE 24HR RECRUITMENT – MAKING A DIFFERENCE AWARD
Managing director Jessica Gwaringa( whose colleagues are pictured) said:“ At Moonrise, our mission is to provide care, support and opportunities that genuinely improve people’ s lives.
“ Sponsoring the Making a Difference Award allows us to celebrate those who embody this same commitment – those individuals and organisations who go above and beyond to have a positive impact in their communities.
“ The award reflects our core values of compassion, integrity and dedication, recognising the difference that thoughtful, committed action can make.
“ By supporting this category, we hope to shine a light on those who inspire change, embodying the values that drive everything we do at Moonrise.”
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