Nominations are now open for the PD Ports Northern Powerhouse Export Awards in association with HSBC.
The PD Ports Northern Powerhouse Export Awards and International Trade Campaign seek to recognise the most entrepreneurial exporters from across the North of England.
Businesses of all shapes and sizes are being encouraged to enter, with a host of awards on offer from micro exporter to scale-up and most entrepreneurial exporter of the year.
Over 200 people came together at this year’s event in February which saw Hartlepool-based cable manufacturer JDR Cables take home the Exporter of the Year award.
Geoff Lippitt, business development director at PD Ports, said: “As owners and operators of Teesport, one of the top five UK ports and a major export hub, we are delighted to sponsor the Northern Powerhouse Export Awards 2017 alongside BQ and HSBC.
“The awards reflect our firm commitment and investment in supporting further growth of exports and the associated value to drive economic prosperity across the North; exporting will undoubtedly be a major catalyst in delivering the Northern Powerhouse.
“We look forward to joining our many existing customers and other great exporting organisations at the ceremony to hear of continued export successes and to celebrate the strength and diversity of our Northern exporters.”
HSBC has also thrown its weight behind this year’s event and is hoping the event will be just as successful as the inaugural event in February.
Leigh Briggs, Regional Director, Global Trade and Receivables Finance for HSBC in the North, said: “For over 150 years, HSBC has been helping to support growth ambitions through exporting by connecting our customers to international opportunities.
“HSBC is delighted to support the Northern Powerhouse Export Awards and International Trade Campaign to recognise and celebrate those forward-thinking businesses, who play such a big part in boosting the region’s economy by taking their products and services all over the world.”
Bryan Hoare of BQ added: “Encouraging businesses to explore exporting opportunities is central to BQ’s ethos. I believe this is a great opportunity for northern businesses and would recommend any business, small or large, to get involved.”
The awards are now open for nominations and tickets for the event are also on sale. Find out how to get involved in the Northern Powerhouse Export Awards 2017.
To find out how Sheffield City Region Growth Hub can support your business with export, please telephone 03330 00 00 39 or email the Gateway team.