Key dates
Launch
Tuesday 8 February 2022
Closing Date for Entries
5pm, Monday 28 March 2022
Judging
For sub-regional heats: w/c 11 April 2022
For Grand Final: 24 June - 25 August 2022
Shortlists Announced
Monday 25 April 2022
Award Dinners
Northumberland & Tyneside Business Awards
Date: Thursday 26 May 2022
Venue: Hilton Newcastle Gateshead, Bottle Bank, Gateshead NE8 2AR
Times: 6.30pm Drinks Reception, 11pm Close
Durham, Sunderland & South Tyneside Business Awards
Date: Thursday 9 June 2022
Venue: Ramside Hall, Carrville, Durham DH1 1TD
Times: 6.30pm Drinks Reception, 11pm Close
Teesside Business Awards
Date: Thursday 23 June 2022
Venue: Middlesbrough College, Dock St, Middlesbrough TS2 1AD
Times: 6.30pm Drinks Reception, 11pm Close
The Grand Final
Date: Thursday 29 September 2022
Venue: Grand Marquee, Hardwick Hall Hotel, Sedgefield, Co. Durham, TS21 2EH
Times: 6.30pm Drinks Reception, Midnight Close