Sunderland’s businesses are among the most ambitious, innovative, and hard-working in the country but is your business the best in Wearside? Why not enter these awards and put yourself in the running to be a winner.

These popular awards recognise and reward a cross section of businesses and the vital role that the sector play in the economic success within the North East.  

Judging will take place shortly after the closing date and the shortlist will be announced mid October.

Categories

• SME Business of the Year
• Large Business of the Year
• Best Independent Business of the Year
• Social Enterprise of the Year
• Retail, Hospitality & Leisure Business of the Year
• Apprentice/Trainee of the Year
• Sustainable Initiative of the Year Award
• Innovation Award
• Business in the Community Award
• Employer of the Year
• Entrepreneur of the Year
• Best Business Transformation
• Business of the Year
• Lifetime Achievement Award

Nominations close on 27 September 2024 12:00 am.

Winners will be announced during the awards ceremony taking place on November 14, 2024.