2025 Entrepreneurial Awards

Get ready to raise your glass to the entrepreneurs who are rewriting the rules – the trailblazers, pioneers and innovators of the North East.

This year’s winners will be announced at our awards dinner on Thursday 18th September at Hilton Newcastle Gateshead from 6pm. Open to everyone in the North East business community, it's an evening packed with celebration, leaving you with memories as unforgettable as the region's entrepreneurial spirit.

Since 2004, our Entrepreneurial Awards have recognised, celebrated and illuminated the North East's best business talent with finalists representing every stage of the business lifecycle. Our award categories include:

• One to Watch (Supported by UMi)
• Impact Award (Supported by SHINE, North East Combined Authority)
• Caroline Theobald Award (Supported by RTC North)
• Entrepreneur of the Year (Supported by Ward Hadaway)
• Lifetime Achievement (Supported by House Seven)

View our finalists for 2025 or read more about our event partners.

Join the party

Awards Party

Join us as we celebrate our finalists and reveal our winners for 2025!

It's the party of the year and everyone's invited. Don't miss out and book your ticket today.

After Party

Then, continue the celebrations at our official after-party at PILGRIM!

Thursday is the new Friday and this is the after-party you won’t want to miss! This year, our award celebrations will continue at PILGRIM as they open their famous doors for our official after-party. From 10.30pm until late, winners, finalists, guests, families and friends will join us for cocktails, award toasts, staff drinks or client hospitality – all sound-tracked by top DJs.

When and Where

Taking place on Thursday 18th September at Hilton Newcastle Gateshead, the evening will commence at 6pm with a drinks reception, supported by Maven Capital Partners, with guests seated for a three course dinner at 6.45pm. View the menu.

Dress Code

The dress code for this event is 'smart evening wear' which could include but is not exclusive to, a tuxedo, three piece suit, evening dresses, jumpsuit, trouser suit or kilt.

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