Join us on Friday 27th November to celebrate at our Chamber Inspiring Women in Business Awards 2026.
The event will commence with a drinks reception including a welcome drink on arrival, moving into the large Banqueting Suite for a meal and networking. The awards presentations will then begin, hosted by Charlie Charlton, we will hear the achievements of all of our shortlists and the winners will be announced.
A wine and drinks list will follow nearer the time alongside a request for table guest names and dietaries.
Tickets:
Individual ticket £82.50 (plus VAT)
Table (10 seats) £825 (plus VAT)
There are a range of awards categories, which aim to recognise those that make a difference in their field, to their businesses and colleagues, to their community and to our great region.
Categories include:
- Inspiring Woman in Business: For small businesses with less than 50 employees - Sponsored by Bishop Auckland College
- Inspiring Woman in Business: For larger businesses with more than 50 employees – sponsored by Handelsbanken
- Inspiring Woman in Business: For our international trade members - Sponsored by Port of Tyne
- Inspiring Woman in Business New Business Award: For Start Ups, Solos and new businesses under 3 years – sponsored by Sage
- Inspiring Woman in Business - Business Leader of the Year - sponsored by Sweeney Miller Law
- Most Inspiring Employer: For small businesses with less than 50 employees – sponsored by Intuit
- Most Inspiring Employer: For businesses with more than 50 employees – sponsored by Re:Gen Group
- Apprentice of the Year - Sponsored by Hartlepool College
- Community and CSR Inspiring Woman of the Year: Business Award - Sponsored by Hargreaves
- Community and CSR Inspiring Woman of the Year: Charity Award - Sponsored by Community Foundation North East
- Community and CSR Inspiring Woman of the Year: Social Enterprise - Sponsored by NorthEast Enterprise Agency
- One to Watch - Sponsored by Dame Allan's Schools
Thank you to our headline sponsor, Newcastle International Airport.
Newcastle Airport strives to be the 'Best Airport'; both for our workforce and our passengers. We are committed to providing our colleagues with a fantastic place to work, with real career opportunities. We also work hard to give our passengers the best possible experience, and continuously invest in our facilities and operation.
We are committed to supporting women to progress within the aviation industry and being an equal opportunities employer. We are delighted to sponsor the North East Chamber of Commerce Inspiring Women in Business Awards this year and look forward to championing the great work that women contribute to businesses across the region.
Behaviour & Conduct: Our events create an inclusive space for individuals and organisations to meet where we expect all our attendees to behave with courtesy and respect, to both each other and Chamber colleagues.
If you have any queries in relation to this event, please email [email protected] or [email protected]