Finalists
Our 2026 Finalists are:
Environmental Champion Award
To be announced on the night
Business in the Community Award
Bright Futures Young Mams Network
Gemma Cross
Joe Larkin
Kalma Life South Tyneside
Kennedy Services
Laurie Fife
North East Sports Academy
S Walton Eyecare Opticians
Team at Hospitality & Hope
The North East Pet Shop
Community Champion / Group of the Year
Billy's Lifeline
John Hamlin and Lee Moore
Julie Robinson
Ocean Choices
South Tyneside Young Carers
The Red Bench Project
WAVES Additional Needs Support Group
Wayne Rambo Groves
Retail, Hospitality & Leisure Business of the Year
38 Fitness
Tiger Grill
That Cake Girl
The Canny Chocolate Company
The North East Pet Shop
Sporting Achievement of the Year
Joseph Larkin
Westoe U14’s Rugby Team
Lifetime Achievement Award
Colin Burgin-Plews
Dame Margaret Barbour
Joan Heckles
Julie Robinson
Robert Latimer
Child of Courage
Archie Lewis
Jack Lewis
Young Performer of the Year
To be announced on the night
Fundraiser of the Year
Chloe and Liam Together Forever Trust
Louise Barbé
Luke Hedley BCyA
Child of Achievement
To be announced on the night
Unsung Hero Award
Edna Widdrington
Christine Dorward
Dionne Mcnulty
Donna O'Brien
Helen Murray
Natalie Kirk
Business of the Year
A & M Digi Home Solutions Ltd
Lovabelle Baby
Mr Swainstons
Starlight photography NE
The Canny Chocolate Company
The D'oggie Groomers
