This year’s Hartlepool Business Awards 2025 will take place on Thursday, October 16 and organisers have launched a range of exciting sponsorship opportunities.
The Hartlepool Business Forum officially announced the date and packages in front of more than 100 people at Hartlepool College of Further Education at its latest networking breakfast event this week.
The awards are scheduled to take place at the prestigious Hardwick Hall in Sedgefield and promises to be even bigger and better than ever following the success of 2024’s showpiece.
Sponsorship packages offer local businesses a unique opportunity to collaborate with the rest of the local business community.
“We are incredibly excited to be hosting the Hartlepool Business Awards 2025 at Hardwick Hall once again,” said Simon Corbett, Chair of the Hartlepool Business Forum.
The success of the previous awards, particularly the sell-out event at Hardwick Hall in 2024, is a testament to the strength and vibrancy of the Hartlepool business community.
We are proud to provide a platform to showcase the remarkable achievements of our local businesses.”
Building on the success of previous awards ceremonies, the Hartlepool Business Forum is aiming to further elevate the profile of local businesses and recognise outstanding contributions to the community.
A range of sponsorship packages are available to suit businesses of all sizes and budgets. These include platinum, gold and silver packages as well as reception drinks and category sponsors. There is a diverse list of award categories covering a wide range of business sectors, to highlight the wide range of companies in the town and many of those were represented at the packed Forum event at Hartlepool College.
Simon, who is also CEO of Orangebox Training Solutions, said: “We faced some challenges initially with attendance at our events. However, through dedication and a shared vision, we have managed to turn things around. The overwhelming response to our latest event, with 120 people/organisations signing up, is truly fantastic. It reinforces the positive momentum within our business community and the collective desire to celebrate our achievements.”
The Hartlepool Business Awards 2025 are set to be a highlight of the business calendar, offering a night of celebration, networking and recognition for the outstanding businesses that contribute to the prosperity of Hartlepool. Award categories which will be open for nomination on April 1 are: Best Small Business (49 employees or less), Best Large Business (50 employees or more), Best Professional Services Business, Best Manufacturing / Engineering Business, Best New Business, Best Creative Business, Best Digital Business, Community Business of the Year, Best Leisure and Hospitality Business, Young Entrepreneur Award (age 16 – 30) and Best Retail or Service Sector Business and The Peter Olsen Award.
*Businesses interested in sponsoring the awards are encouraged to contact the Hartlepool Business Forum for more information on the packages available on 01429 363150 or hba@hartlepool.gov.uk
