Award categories
Celebrating the achievements of our region’s business community
You are the leaders, innovators and the beating heart driving this region forward. Now is the time to recognise your achievements.
With thanks to Chamber awards headline sponsor Bernicia.
SME business of the year (regional)
Regional categories aim to find and recognise our best businesses in the region. Open to small and medium business members.
Sponsored by Erudus
Find out moreLarge business of the year (regional)
Regional categories aim to find and recognise our best businesses in the region. Open to our partner, corporate and large business members.
Sponsored by Howden Insurance
Find out moreEntrepreneur of the year (regional)
North East entrepreneurs are the disruptors and innovators that will shape the future of our region’s business community.
Sponsored by Intuit
Find out moreCommunity business of the year (regional)
An organisation that facilitates, participates and enables community engagement, demonstrating the power of giving back.
Sponsored by Society Matters
Find out moreRising star (regional)
This category is open to individuals who are doing amazing work, with an exciting future ahead.
Sponsored by Gateshead College
Find out moreCustomer excellence business of the year (regional)
Recognising a business committed to delivering the best customer experience.
Sponsored by CrossCountry Trains
Find out moreBusiness of the year (regional)
Outstanding within their field, the business of the year will be selected from category winners once judged.
Sponsored by Middlesborough College
Find out morePeople and work business of the year (national)
A business that has shown commitment to recruiting, training and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce, which has led to an improvement in business performance. This business will also demonstrate how diversity and inclusion is prioritised and plays a pivotal role in its culture.
Sponsored by North East Times
Find out moreDigital and technology business of the year (national)
A business that is harnessing the power of digital innovation and technology to drive success.
Sponsored by Pulsant
Find out moreGreen innovation business of the year (national)
This award will recognise organisations with sustainability at the heart of their business. They are fully committed to sustainable best practice and making the world a better and safer place.
Sponsored by Lumo
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International trade business of the year (national)
This award recognises a business that has demonstrated significant and sustained international growth through a clear understanding of overseas markets, proving that borders are not a barrier to trade.
Sponsored by Port of Tyne
Find out moreStart-up and grow business of the year (national)
Recognising innovative start-ups that demonstrate positive growth and potential.
Sponsored by Business Durham
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