Chamber Inspiring Women in Business Awards 2025

Join us on Friday 28th November to celebrate at our Chamber Inspiring Women in Business Awards 2025.

The event will commence with a drinks reception including a welcome drink on arrival, moving into the large Banqueting Suite for a meal and networking. The awards presentations will then begin, hosted by Charlie Charlton, we will hear the achievements of all of our shortlists and the winners will be announced.

A wine and drinks list will follow nearer the time alongside a request for table guest names and dietaries.

Tickets:

Individual ticket £82.50 (plus VAT)

Table (10 seats) £825 (plus VAT)

There are a range of awards categories, which aim to recognise those that make a difference in their field, to their businesses and colleagues, to their community and to our great region.

Categories include:

• Inspiring Woman in Business – sponsored by Intuit for small businesses
• Inspiring Woman in Business – sponsored by Handelsbanken for businesses with over 50 employees
• Inspiring Woman in Business – Sponsored by Newcastle International Airport for our international trade members
• Inspiring Woman in Business New Business Award – sponsored by Sage for Start Ups, Solos and new businesses under 5 years
• Most Inspiring Employer for small businesses – sponsored by Sage
• Most Inspiring Employer for businesses with over 50 employees – sponsored by Handelsbanken
• Inspiring Woman in Business – Business Leader of the Year - sponsored by Sweeney Miller Law
• Community and CSR Inspiring Woman of the Year: Business Award - sponsored by Hargreaves
• Community and CSR Inspiring Woman of the Year: Charity Award - sponsored by PD Ports
• Apprentice of the Year - sponsored by Hartlepool College of Further Education
• One to Watch - sponsored by Dame Allan's Schools

Thank you to our headline sponsor, Newcastle International Airport.

Newcastle Airport strives to be the 'Best Airport'; both for our workforce and our passengers. We are committed to providing our colleagues with a fantastic place to work, with real career opportunities. We also work hard to give our passengers the best possible experience, and continuously invest in our facilities and operation.

We are committed to supporting women to progress within the aviation industry and being an equal opportunities employer. We are delighted to sponsor the North East Chamber of Commerce Inspiring Women in Business Awards this year and look forward to championing the great work that women contribute to businesses across the region.

Behaviour & Conduct: Our events create an inclusive space for individuals and organisations to meet where we expect all our attendees to behave with courtesy and respect, to both each other and Chamber colleagues.

If you have any queries in relation to this event, please email sarah.connolly@necc.co.uk or ashley.carney@necc.co.uk