Hall of Fame
Each year we celebrate the success of the region's finest business minds at the North East Entrepreneurial Awards.
With such a wealth of talent, we're always overwhelmed by the impact each nominee has had on their teams, businesses and our region's economy, but not everyone can win...
Take a look at who's made it into our North East Entrepreneurial Hall of Fame:
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Lifetime Achievement |
Chosen for their commitment to business and positive impact on our regional economy & local communities. |
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Entrepreneur of the Year |
Someone who has led their business to strong growth in revenue and profit through innovation & teamwork. |
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Scale-up Award |
Individuals whose company has achieved >20% growth in turnover, profit or employees for the past 3 years. |
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Emerging Talent |
People who have built a business of outstanding potential, which has been trading for 6 years or less. |
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Mentor of the Year |
Recognising a true champion of entrepreneurship and someone who offers their time altruistically to support their peers. |