The shortlist for the PD Ports Northern Powerhouse Export Awards 2018 in association with HSBC has officially been announced.
A range of companies from across the North of England have made the final shortlist for this year’s PD Ports Northern Powerhouse Export Awards, hosted and organised by BQ in association with HSBC.
Judges from PD Ports, BQ, Chamber International, Rahman Ravelli and the Institute of Export will meet towards the end of the month to decide the overall winners of each category and select the PD Ports Northern Powerhouse Exporter of the Year.
BQ’s commercial director, Bryan Hoare, said: “We’ve been delighted with the level and quality of the entries for 2018 which just shows how much export growth potential there is across the Northern Powerhouse.
“With thanks to the teams at PD Ports and HSBC for their support, we know that this event will truly celebrate and inspire entrepreneurship by flying the flag for the Northern Powerhouse.”
Frans Calje, PD Ports’ CEO, commented: “Now entering the second year of the PD Ports Northern Powerhouse Export Awards, it is fantastic to see the event grow in popularity, with an increased number of high quality entries.
"Export will continue to play a vital role in delivering the Northern Powerhouse and these awards aim to recognise the achievements of the North’s exporters and the wider supporting supply chain.”
Nick Missin, HSBC’s head of trade for the North, said: “The diversity, tenacity and enthusiasm of the businesses which have entered says everything about the North's approach to the opportunities which are out there - the world wants our goods, services, skills and expertise. HSBC is a gateway to the world and we are committed to helping businesses and communities to thrive.”
The winners will be announced at a black-tie dinner, taking place on 22 February 2018 at Leeds Town Hall.
The shortlisted companies are:
E-commerce exporter of the year
Quality Bearings Online
Red Herring Games
Vanacci
Vision Support Services
Emerging markets exporter of the year
A&C Associates
Brandon Medical
Cat Tech International
HITEK Electronic Materials
Solarglide
Export team of the year (sponsored by Leeds Bradford Airport)
JDR Cable Systems
Quality Bearings Online
Solarglide
Pecan Deluxe Candy Europe
Tees Components
Northern Monk Brew Co
Principle Healthcare International
High growth markets exporter of the year (sponsored by HSBC)
Brandon Medical
Cat Tech International
ESCS
JDR Cable Systems
Marrose Abrasives
Tissuemed
Large exporter of the year (sponsored by Rahman Ravelli)
J&C Joel
Vision Support Services
JDR Cable Systems
The Big Word
Animalcare
EDM Ltd
Smylies
Small exporter of the year
Advanced Industrial Solutions
Brandon Medical
Business Doctors
Faith in Nature
King Cole
Pecan Deluxe Candy Europe
Weedfree on Track
Micro exporter of the year
A&C Associates
Big Little Toys
ESCS
James Love Legal
Levity CropScience
Quality Bearings Online
Tissuemed
Victvs
Most entrepreneurial exporter of the year
James Love Legal
The Big Word
Levity CropScience
North Brewing Co
Northern Monk Brew Co
Skignz
Scale-up exporter of the year (sponsored by UKEF)
Quality Bearings Online
A&C Associates
Pecan Deluxe Candy Europe
Tees Components
Limited places remain to attend the event on 22 February - book yours now.