The North East Business Awards are returning to their normal format in a bid to recognise the work of companies in the region as they bounce back from the pandemic.
The have been disrupted and held either virtually or in an abridged form in the last year two years.
Now, as normality returns to the region’s business community, the awards are reverting to their customary format with the winners of heats in three parts of the North East then competing against each other in an overall regional final.
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Prizes will be awarded in 10 categories and there will be an overall Company of the Year.
The awards start with the Tyneside and Northumberland heat at the Hilton Newcastle Gateshead on May 26 followed by the Durham, Sunderland and South Tyneside awards at Ramside Hall, Durham, on June 9 and then the Teesside event at Middlesbrough College on June 23.
The grand final of the Business Awards will be at Hardwick Hall in Sedgefield on September 29.
Journal business editor Graeme Whitfield said: “It’s great to not only have the Business Awards back but back in their regular format as life starts to return to some form of normality.
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“It has been a tough few years for businesses everywhere but that has not stopped companies in the North East meeting the challenges facing them and doing great things.
“Nor should it stop us coming together to celebrate what companies and their staff have achieved.
“The North East Business Awards have been highlighting the best of this region for more than 20 years and there has never been a better time to do that.
“I am looking forward to seeing the entries which come from the region’s business community and to finding out about some of the great work going on in our towns and cities.”
Last year Middlesbrough computer gaming company Double Eleven was named North East Company of the Year, having earlier taken prizes as company of the year for Teesside for high growth and for innovation.
Other winners included Haystack, PD Ports and AkzoNobel Ashington.
This year’s awards are headline sponsored by and , with category sponsorship from , , , , , , , and the .
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Closing date for entries is 5pm on March 28.
Accenture, Middlesbrough College and Sage are the North East Business Awards headline sponsors for 2022
The North East Business Awards give us the chance to celebrate businesses and individuals around the region - to recognise their work and achievements across a range of industries. We're thrilled to be holding the awards again this year - and the 2022 awards have three main sponsors: Accenture, Middlesbrough College and Sage.
Accenture
Allan King, Accenture’s North East operations lead, said: “The North East has always been a key region for us. Accenture has deep roots here, and as well as growing regionally, we are fully committed to growing the region through job creation, training and development in innovation and technology. The 海角视频 has a shortage of the tech skills needed to drive future growth and the North East is set to play a fundamental role in plugging this gap.
“This region has an outstanding pool of tech talent – we’ve seen that through our apprenticeship programme – and events such as the North East Business Awards are essential for showcasing this. We’re delighted to be playing a part in this year’s awards. The Innovation and Technology category perfectly aligns with our vision for the North East, and we’re incredibly excited to hear more about the innovation and technology being delivered right here on our doorstep.”
Middlesbrough College
Middlesbrough College works extensively with businesses across the north, to ensure that workforces have the skills they need to succeed.
With courses at a range of levels - including apprenticeships, university-level courses and specialists training courses - and staff with a wealth of hands-on experience, Middlesbrough College is dedicated to helping learners and businesses reach their full potential.
Principal and chief executive at Middlesbrough College, Zoe Lewis said: "Middlesbrough College Group is delighted to once again sponsor the prestigious North East Business Awards, celebrating the innovative and ambitious businesses that are boosting our economy and enriching the opportunities available to young people in our region."
Sage
Sage is the global market leader for technology that provides small and medium businesses with the visibility, flexibility and efficiency to manage finances, operations and people. With our partners, Sage is trusted by one million customers in the 海角视频 and Ireland to deliver the best cloud technology and support. Our years of experience mean that our colleagues and partners understand how to serve our customers and communities through the good, and more challenging times. We are here to help, with practical advice, solutions, expertise and insight.