Newcomer of the Year, sponsored by Virgin Money
Innovation & Technology Award, sponsored by Sage
Services Award, sponsored by Peacocks Medical Group
Apprenticeships, Training & Skills Award, sponsored by Northern Skills Group
Small Business Award, sponsored by Opportuni
High Growth & Ambition Award, sponsored by FW Capital
Heart of the Community Award, sponsored by University of Sunderland
Manufacturing Award, sponsored by Nifco
COVID-19 Response Award, sponsored by North of Tyne Combined Authority
Company of the Year – Durham, Sunderland & South Tyneside, sponsored by Business Durham
Company of the Year – Northumberland & Tyneside, sponsored by Newcastle City Council
Company of the Year – Teesside, sponsored by Tees Valley Business
The winners of the three Company of the Year awards then go head-to-head to be crowned the overall North East Company of the Year 2021, sponsored by Newcastle University