AWA R D S
Tees Tech Awards T
postponed due to
Covid-19 outbreak
he inaugural Tees Tech Awards, scheduled for
April 23, have been postponed due to the ongoing
coronavirus outbreak.
Tees Business publishers Resolution were set to host the
Tech Awards, in conjunction with Middlesbrough Digital and
DigitalCity, in the Grand Marquee at Wynyard Hall.
But Resolution directors Martin Walker and Dave Allan
have made the decision to postpone the awards event until
later in 2020.
The first ever Tees Tech Awards – a celebration of the
region’s thriving digital and tech sector – attracted more
than 90 entries across 11 categories. Shortlists have not yet
been announced.
“The continued coronavirus outbreak and efforts to tackle
the spread means we believe postponing the event is the
responsible and safe decision,” said Dave.
“Naturally, we’re sad to have to make this decision, as so
much work has already gone into planning the event – and
there’d been such a positive response with more than 90
entries.”
Martin added: “Naturally, we will honour all event
sponsorships for the rearranged date and we are grateful
for the continued support of our sponsors.
“When the time is right we know the inaugural Tees Tech
Awards will be a memorable night of celebration for our
digital sector.”
An opportunity to sponsor the Tech for Good category
for £3,000 remained available at the time Tees Business
went to press. Email [email protected] for
more details.
Davies Tracey sponsors Export category
C
hartered accountancy firm Davies
Tracey is supporting the inaugural
Tees Tech Awards.
Stockton-based Davies Tracey,
which has a growing number of clients in
the tech and digital sectors, is sponsoring
the Export category.
Accounts associate Niall Bradley has
a client portfolio rapidly expanding with
businesses involved in the technology,
digital and creative sectors, and welcomed
the opportunity to support the awards.
“We’re pleased to be involved as the
Tees Valley tech sector has for a long time
been a hotbed of talent and is now gaining
the recognition it deserves,” he said.
Niall, who gained a degree in graphic
design before moving into accountancy,
added: “I’ve had exposure to the digital
and tech sectors and I’ve worked
alongside some very talented people in
the area.
“So that gives me an understanding of
the industry. I can talk the language with
them and I understand.
“We see the businesses in these sectors
as enthusiastic, dynamic young people
starting up exciting new businesses,
and we want to provide them with a
professional service to help them maintain
their growth.
“There are a lot of similarities. We have
youth in our team, as well as experience
and wisdom, and for those young firms
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embarking on a
journey, they need all
of it.”
Tax partner Ian
Kelly said: “We're
looking forward to
helping to judge our
chosen category
using expertise gained
through our own
international networks
and, of course, to
joining the celebrations
at the event itself.
“We’re a proud
Teesside company so
we love the fact it’s a Tees Valley Tees Business co-editor Martin Walker (standing) with (left
to right) Davies Tracey founding partner Craig Davies,
awards event, as opposed to
accounts associate Niall Bradley and tax partner Ian Kelly.
North-East.
“We have a network of
international advisors – including
Martin Walker, director of Tees Tech
advisors on VAT, accountancy and tax –
Awards organisers Resolution Media and
so we’re very much a one-stop shop for
Publishing, added: “The Export award will
small and growing companies looking to
be another competitive category in the
export either their intellectual property, or
Tees Tech Awards and we’re delighted to
their products and services.
have Davies Tracey on board in supporting
“We have connections worldwide, so if
clients want to deal with other countries,
this inaugural event.
“The awards will be a fantastic
either EU or ex-EU, we have the contacts.
celebration of our tech and digital sectors,
“We’re also ideally placed to help
and we’re delighted to have leading
companies with research and development
tax relief claims, which some start-up
businesses like Davies Tracey – who
share our passion for the Tees region –
companies may not know too much
involved.”
about.”