Awards 2026

The Hilton Newcastle Gateshead

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

A celebration of bravery, brilliance and the best of the North East

Amazon

Celebrating Excellence in Business

Nominations Closed

Nominations for the BUSINESSiQ Awards 2026 are now closed.

What People Say

The BUSINESSiQ Awards are a fantastic showcase of the talent and innovation we have right across the North East. They bring together businesses of all sizes and sectors to celebrate success, share ideas and shine a light on the people and organisations making things happen in our region.

John McCabe

John McCabe

CEO, North East Chamber of Commerce

The BUSINESSiQ Awards are a fantastic way to celebrate the drive, talent and innovation that make our region's business community so strong. Recognising these achievements not only showcases our region's many successes but also inspires even greater ambition for the future.

Ben Houchen

Ben Houchen

Tees Valley Mayor

The BUSINESSiQ Awards play a vital role in recognising and celebrating the incredible entrepreneurial spirit across our region. As a business deeply embedded in the North East, we're proud to support an initiative that shines a spotlight on the innovation and excellence that makes our business community so special.

Richard Thompson

Richard Thompson

Amazon

2026 Winners

Redcar Vets

New Business of The Year

Redcar Vets

sponsored by

UMi Get Funding
Tees Components

Employee Health & Wellbeing Award

Tees Components

sponsored by

North East Combined Authority / Shine
Esh Group

Training & Skills Award

Esh Group

sponsored by

Tees Valley Combined Authority
Karbon Homes

Community Impact Award

Karbon Homes

sponsored by

K2CM

2025 Winners

Trew Surveying

New Business of the Year

Trew Surveying

sponsored by

Tees Valley Combined Authority
Middlesbrough College

Employee Health & Wellbeing Award

Middlesbrough College

sponsored by

3D Leisure
Dogger Bank Wind Farm

Community Impact Award

Dogger Bank Wind Farm

sponsored by

Karbon Homes
Lucy Pittaway

Creative Business of the Year

Lucy Pittaway

sponsored by

Sunderland Empire

2024 Winners

Wilton Engineering

Training and Skills Award

Wilton Engineering

sponsored by

Amazon
Wootzano

Innovation Award

Wootzano

sponsored by

Cummins
New World Designs

Creative Business of the Year

New World Designs

sponsored by

University of Sunderland
Reclaro

New Business of the Year

Reclaro

sponsored by

Razorblue

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