AWARD CATEGORiES
The 2020 PD Ports Northern Powerhouse Export Awards, in association with HSBC will recognise export achievements across nine individual categories.
NEW TO EXPORT
A company that has been exporting for less than two years, whatever the age of the business. The winner of this category must be able to show how the start of their export journey is making a big difference to their business.
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Nominees
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Direct Access Consultants
Kranken IM
Pura Panela
Tea+ Vitamin Infused Teas
UK Pods Ltd
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Winner
Tea+ Vitamin Infused Teas
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MiCRO EXPORTER OF THE YEAR
Recognising outstanding achievements in export growth by a company in any industry with a turnover up to £2 million. This success will be measured by growth in sales and market penetration together with the application of innovative market strategies to extend export potential.
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Nominees
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Anacarda (Bitrez Ltd)
Environmental Defence Systems Ltd
Mr2 Ltd t/a M2r Education
Nicander Ltd
OpenWorks Engineering
Semper Fli Fly Tying Materials Ltd
Solar Solve Ltd
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Winner
Solar Solve Ltd
EXPORT TEAM OF THE YEAR
The Export Team of the Year award will recognise a team that can demonstrate significant added value to their business through adopting innovative techniques, personnel development measures, and successful implementation of the company's export sales strategy.
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Nominees
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ASIC UK & ASIC Global
Ecco Finishing Supplies Ltd
Mersen UK Teesside Ltd
Pattesons Glass Ltd
Pricecheck
The Group Company
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Winner
Mersen UK Teesside Ltd
E-COMMERCE EXPORTER OF THE YEAR
A company that through e-commerce has increased brand awareness and recognition, expanded into new markets, increased sales and efficiency and improved customer service.
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Nominees
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Illustrated Identity
Maxwell-Scott
Quality Bearings Online
Virtual Training Centre
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Winner
Virtual Training Centre
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SMALL EXPORTER OF THE YEAR
Recognising outstanding achievements in export growth by a company in any industry with a turnover of £2-£10 million. This success will be measured by growth in sales and market penetration together with the application of innovative market strategies to extend export potential.
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Nominees
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Arctic Shores
DB Orthodontics
Emmark UK Ltd
Furniture Clinic
Quality Bearings
Sound Leisure
Vixen Surface Treatments
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Winner
DB Orthodontics
EMERGiNG MARKETS EXPORTER OF THE YEAR
Awarded to a company which can demonstrate impressive export growth across one or more emerging markets, including Bangladesh, Chile, Colombia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Greece, Hungary, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines, Poland, South Africa, Taiwan and Thailand.
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Nominees
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Balmoral Tanks
Brandon Medical Co Ltd
Cleveland Bridge UK ltd
Hart Biologicals
Heap & Partners
Tall Security Print Ltd
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Winner
Brandon Medical Co Ltd
MOST ENTREPRENEURIAL EXPORTER OF THE YEAR
A company that has demonstrated entrepreneurial flair within their export strategy. This will be shown through an extraordinary approach to reaching new markets where creativity, innovation and tenacity has resulted in success.
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Nominees
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Airedale International
Balmoral Tanks
Coeur De Xocolat
Northern Monk Brewing Company
X-Cel Broadcast
Xerogrid Ltd
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Winner
X-Cel Broadcast
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LARGE EXPORTER OF THE YEAR
Recognising outstanding achievements by a company in any industry with a turnover greater than £10 million. This success will be measured by growth in sales and market penetration together with the application of innovative market strategies to extend export potential.
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Nominees
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Clarke Energy
Evans Vanodine International PLC
J&C Joel
M&I Materials Ltd
Shulmans LLP
Thebigword
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Winner
Evans Vanodine International PLC
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HiGH GROWTH MARKETS EXPORTER OF THE YEAR
Awarded to a company demonstrating impressive export growth in high growth markets, including China, Brazil, India, Russia, Mexico, Indonesia and Turkey.
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Nominees
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Airedale International
Brandon Medical Co
Reach and Rescue Ltd
Tomlinson Hall
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Winner
Tomlinson Hall
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