Finalists line up for Teesdale Business Awards

The finalists for the 2013 Teesdale Business Awards have been selected from over 400 nominations.

Spread across 11 categories, the awards aim to demonstrate the innovation and enthusiasm of Teesdale businesses.

Winners will be announced at a ceremony on Friday November 15 at the newly refurbished Witham in Barnard Castle.

The evening will also host a “Chefs’ Challenge” in which local caterers will compete to supply the best canapés on the night.

Nominees for the ‘Best Business in Teesdale’ award, sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline, include Doe Park Caravan Site; filmmakers, Reality Studios Ltd; and restaurant, Spice Island.

For the ‘Best New Business in Teesdale’ award, sponsored by Teesdale Development Company, Fitness with Karen Bell; Mountain Explorers Ltd; and Stable Hearth in Gainford, all made the list of finalists.

Elsewhere, the ‘Fastest Growing Business’ award, sponsored by Rural Growth Network attracted finalists, The Dress Agency By Lead and Animate Animal minding.

Other categories include ‘Outstanding Customer Service’, ‘Best Community Project’, ‘Company with the Biggest Heart’, ‘Most Innovative Business Award’, ‘Young Entrepreneur Award’, ’ Environmental Achievement’, and ‘Teesdale Exporter of the Year.’

The awards are the run by Zine, and Sarah Gent, marketing communications lead at the firm, said: “We are delighted with the results so far.

“Well done to each and every entry into this year’s awards – it’s been a real challenge for the judges to choose because the calibre has been fantastic. With a capacity of one hundred and seventy, tickets are selling fast for the ceremony at the Witham – we will hope to see you there.”

Katie Perkins, communications manager at The Banks Group added: “As a long-established County Durham employer, we’re very pleased to be supporting an exciting initiative which celebrates the ambitions, creativity and successes of a wide range of businesses across Teesdale.”

Visit the Teesdale Business Awards website at www.teesdalebusinessawards.co.uk to buy tickets for the Award Ceremony on Friday November 15 2013 and to find out more.

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