ONLINE Chamber Business Awards Guide 2026

CAN I ENTER MORE THAN ONE CATEGORY?

necc.co.uk/awards

Yes.

I'VE PREVIOUSLY CREATED AN AWARDS ACCOUNT AND CAN’T REMEMBER MY PASSWORD, WHAT DO I DO?

Click the forgotten password link. You will receive an email from Awards Force. Check your spam. If you have any problems please contact our events co-ordinator: sarah.connolly@necc.co.uk .

WHO AM I COMPETING WITH?

The awards are open to all Chamber members, representing organisations of every size and sector across the North East.

WHEN ARE SHORTLISTS ANNOUNCED?

Early May.

IF I GET SHORTLISTED WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

Shortlisted members will be announced on our social channels. The Awards Final event booking site will then open early for shortlisted businesses, you’ll be able to book tables and tickets to the final for guests and colleagues before general sale. The Awards Final takes place on Thursday 18 June at The Glasshouse International Centre for Music.

IS THERE A DRESS CODE?

The event is black tie.

IF I WIN ON THE EVENING, WHAT HAPPENS?

Representatives from your business will accept the award on stage, then have photographs taken before returning to seats. Winners are automatically entered into the Business of the Year category, the final award of the evening.

IF I WIN, WILL I RECEIVE A PHYSICAL AWARD?

Yes, you’ll receive an award and a certificate and after the event, you’ll receive a logo for you to use on marketing materials, emails and socials.

WHAT HAPPENS IF I WIN A NATIONAL CATEGORY?

Winning a Chamber Business Award has the added benefit of your business potentially being recognised nationally, as award winners that enter and win national categories go through to the British Chambers of Commerce national awards.

CAN I REVISIT MY ENTRY AND SUBMIT IT LATER?

Yes (but we do encourage you to start your application sooner rather than later).

If you need additional support, please contact: sarah.connolly@necc.co.uk or ashley.carney@necc.co.uk.

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