Meet the top-class backers of the Hartlepool Business Awards

Leading education provider Learning Curve has come on board as the headline sponsor for the 2020 competition.

And bosses at the North East company have described why it is so important for them to be involved in this year’s awards.

A spokesperson said: “Over the last few years, Learning Curve Group has provided government-funded courses and apprenticeships to Hartlepool residents and businesses.

“It has continued to invest in the education and training available to the town through their recently opened Beauty Academy and takeover of Total Training but there is so much more that residents and employers can take advantage of.

“The opportunity to sponsor the Hartlepool Business Awards means we can engage with potential learners, businesses and community partners to bring even more skills development to the town through meaningful partnerships.”

Firms have been given a deadline by which they must have submitted their nominations. It is 5pm on Friday, March 27.

The winners will be revealed at a glittering finale in the Borough Hall on Thursday, May 21.

The competition, which also has the backing of the Hartlepool Mail, has rewarded the very best in Hartlepool industry over the years and this year’s Overall Business of the Year winner will be following in the footsteps of the 2019 champions Gus Robinson Developments.

The search for the 2020 champions is well under way and those interested in entering should visit www.hartlepoolbusinessforum.co.uk.

How to enter

Follow the simple online entry instructions at www.hartlepoolbusinessforum.co.uk.

Entries are restricted to THREE categories only.

The Overall Business of the Year will be chosen from a new category and a separate entry form. Those businesses that do not wish to enter individual categories can enter for Overall Business of the Year separately.

Those businesses who are entering individual categories will need to enter for the Overall Business of the Year in addition to their category entries.

The categories

Community.

Best Small Business.

Investment in Training.

Service Sector.

Tourism, Leisure & Hospitality.

Most Promising New Business.

Creative Industries.

Business Leader of the Year.

Manufacturing.

Young Entrepreneur.