After weeks of judging nominations from outstanding companies from around the region, today we are proud to reveal the finalists of this year’s North East Business Awards.
Organised by the The Journal and its sister paper Teesside’s Evening Gazette, the annual event, held in association with the North East Chamber of Commerce, aims to highlight the inspiring work of businesses, small, large and somewhere in between throughout the past 12 months.
Judges from the sponsor companies have once again had a difficult task in selecting the best from hundreds of entries before drawing up an impressive list of finalists.
The competition begins with heats to find the foremost businesses from the three sub-regions of the North East, with prizes going to finalists in each category for Tyneside and Northumberland, Durham and Wearside, and Teesside, before the regional grand final that will reveal the best of the best.
This year, there are 99 finalists in 11 award categories, covering a wide range of sectors, and amply demonstrating the now well-documented growth of the North East economy at long last.
Every one epitomises the entrepreneurial drive, innovation, financial acumen and ambition that characterises the region’s dynamic business environment, providing inspiration to many others that continued to deal with challenging times.
The winners will be announced at black-tie dinners in top venues across the region, where companies can not only cheer on the shortlisted, but take part in some valuable networking at some of the biggest events in the local business calendar.
There are still tables left for each event but all are being booked up fast, so interested companies are encouraged to make their reservations quickly.
THE DINNERS
Durham & Wearside – Ramside Hall Hotel, County Durham, March 6.
Tyneside & Northumberland – Hilton Newcastle Gateshead, March 20.
Teesside – Olympia Building, Teesside University, April 3.
Regional Final – Hardwick Hall, Sedgefield, May 1.
Sponsorship opportunities are still available. To find out more about the sponsorship packages, contact Sue Coulson on 0191 201 6072 or email sue.coulson@trinitymirror.com
To book your table visit www.nebusinessawards.co.uk
THE FINALISTS 2014
DURHAM & WEARSIDE
Company of the Year, sponsored by Business Durham
CreateCity t/a Franks the Flooring Store
Elddis Transport (Consett) Ltd
Sonnet 43 Brew House
Small Business Award
BMS Electrical
Lasercutouts
Oil Consultants Ltd
Export Award
Haskel Europe Ltd
MediTek Ltd
Oil Consultants Ltd
Innovation Award, sponsored by North East Business Innovation Centre
Emerald Biogas
Jordan Valley UK
Phoenixabc Ltd
Internet & ICT Award
Fancy Dress Costumes for Kids
Sirens
Zine
Newcomer of the Year, sponsored by Virgin Money
Emerald Biogas
Goodfellow and Goodfellow
Lingotot
Heart of the Community Award, sponsored by Alex Smiles Ltd
Groundworks
Elddis Transport (Consett) Ltd
Meldrum Construction Services Ltd
Low Carbon, Corporate Responsibility & Environment Award, sponsored by University of Sunderland
Alex Smiles Ltd
JC Atkinson & Son Ltd
John Warren ABP Ltd
Manufacturing Award, sponsored by South West Durham Training
Ebac Group Ltd
Haskel Europe Ltd
Peterlee Glass
Apprenticeship Award, sponsored by Esh Group
Derwentside Homes Ltd
Hodgson Sayers Ltd
Shine Consultants
Services Award
John Warren ABP Ltd
Medical Services (North East) Ltd
Sirens
TYNESIDE & NORTHUMBERLAND
Company of the Year, sponsored by Deloitte
AAF
Nixon Hire
Vertu Motors
Small Business Award, sponsored by Bernicia
The Bazaar Group
Chirton Engineering
Solar Capture Technology
Export Award, sponsored by Port of Tyne
Global Manufacturing Solutions
Mactech Engineering and Inspection
SMD
Innovation Award, sponsored by Northstar Ventures
Bestpricepurchase Ltd
Eutechnyx
Tier One Capital
Internet & ICT Award
The Bazaar Group
Designer Desirables
Pink Boutique Ltd
Newcomer of the Year, sponsored by Virgin Money
Collingwood Legal
Kykloud Ltd
Pink Boutique Ltd
Heart of the Community Award
Ignite 100
Muckle LLP
North East Procurement (NEP)
Low Carbon, Corporate Responsibility & Environment Award
Advanced Renewable Power
Nestle
South Tyneside Homes
Manufacturing Award, sponsored by FW Capital
Astley
Chirton Engineering
Rettig UK
Apprenticeship Award
Ford
Houghton International
North East Procurement (NEP)
Services Award, sponsored by Newcastle International Airport
Activ
PII Pipeline Solutions
Vic Young
TEESSIDE
Company of the Year, sponsored by FW Capital
Applied Integration UK Ltd
Hertel UK
Nifco (UK) Ltd
Small Business Award
Ecco Finishing Supplies
Espresso Web Design
PJA Distribution
Export Award, sponsored by UKTI
CorDEX Instruments Ltd
Glanbia Nutritionals
TTE International Ltd
Innovation Award, sponsored by Nifco (UK) Ltd
CatalySystems Ltd
Mobile Rock.it Ltd
Skignz Ltd
Internet & ICT Award, sponsored by Teesside University
Hospitality Guaranteed
Purple Creative Studio
Visualsoft eCommerce
Newcomer of the Year, sponsored by Virgin Money
Avec Partnerships Ltd
PJA Distribution
Steel River Consultants
Heart of the Community Award, sponsored by TTE International Ltd
Castlegate Shopping Centre
C&A Pumps & Engineering Ltd
Cummins Ltd
Low Carbon, Corporate Responsibility & Environment Award, sponsored by Middlesbrough College
J & B Recycling Ltd
Middleton Hall Retirement Village
Returnable Packaging Services Ltd
Manufacturing Award, sponsored by ABB Consulting
Applied Integration UK Ltd
Nifco (UK) Ltd
Nobia UK - Darlington Manufacturing
Apprenticeship Award, sponsored by Tees Valley Unlimited
Industrial & Marine Hydraulics
Nifco (UK) Ltd
Vela Group
Services Award
Blackwells of Norton
Evolution Business and Tax Advisors LLP – Chartered Accountants
Lemon Business Solutions Ltd
