Take a look at the last eight winners of the category which is always keenly contested at the annual Hartlepool Business Awards.
It’s an array of entrepreneurial talent but who will follow in their footsteps?
Take a look at our photo selection. And to put your own firm in the running for this year’s awards, visit www.hartlepoolbusinessforum.co.uk.
It could be your business which is contesting the honours at the grand finale in the Borough Hall on Thursday, May 21.
1. Storming to success in 2018
Former police officer Simon Corbett was overjoyed when his company Orange Box Solutions lifted the trophy in the Most Promising New Business category in 2018. Could your firm be next? Photo: Kevin Brady
2. Winners in 2017
What a year 2017 was for Utility Alliance. As well as winning the Most Promising New Business Award, it also won the Service Sector and Overall Business of the Year titles. The firm works in the business to business sector, saving firms money on their annual energy bills. Photo: Kevin Brady
3. Pro Active Safety take the honours in 2016
Most Promising New Business winners Pro Active Safety Ltd had an aim of training students in construction industry safety, and to give students the qualifications they need but in a new way. It created dozens of new apprenticeship places and had a Hartlepool centre which was already full to capacity. Photo: Kevin Brady
4. Advanced Retail Solutions take the honours
Advanced Retail Solutions were one of only two businesses to pick up two trophies at the 2015 awards - winning the Most Promising New Business and the Best Small Business titles. It supplies major retailers all over the UK, including professional hairdressing services as well as hair care products, hair colouring and associated sundries. Photo: Kevin Brady