Fourteen outstanding nominees have been shortlisted for the second North East Automotive Alliance (NEAA) Annual Awards which will take place next month.
The NEAA is delighted to announce the shortlisted nominees for the NEAA 2019 Annual Awards. The NEAA Awards 2019, sponsored by MAKE it Sunderland, are designed to celebrate the outstanding achievements of companies and individuals within the North East automotive sector and help further raise the profile of this remarkable industry.
The winners will be announced at the Annual Awards Dinner taking place on Friday 1st February 2019 at the Roker Hotel, Sunderland.
Outstanding Contribution Award, Sponsored by MAKE it Sunderland
- Graham Bagley, Nissan Europe Construction Manager
- John Barnett, Operations Director, Calsonic Kansei North East
School Engagement Award, Sponsored by Invest South Tyneside
- Calsonic Kansei UK Ltd
- Unipres (UK) Limited
Geoff Ford Apprentice Award, Sponsored by Gateshead College
- Kaylee McNally, Arlington Automotive
- Sophie Messner, Nissan Motor Manufacturing UK Ltd
Graduate Award, Sponsored by NEAA
- Daniel Taylor, Arlington Automotive
- Jane Langton, Nissan Motor Manufacturing UK Ltd
Innovation Award, Sponsored by University of Sunderland
- Lear Corporation Sunderland Foam Plant
- Lear JIT Sunderland Seating
Business Competitiveness Award, Sponsored by Nissan Motor Manufacturing (UK)
- Adient Seating Ltd
- Lear Corporation Ltd
SME Company of the Year Award, Sponsored by RTC North
- Hyperdrive Innovation
- Tomlinson Hall
Paul Butler, chief executive officer of the NEAA said: “We were delighted with the quality of entries this year and it was pleasing to see new companies and individuals come forward. The judges have had some difficult decisions to make as all applicants clearly demonstrated their passion, contribution and commitment to the regions automotive sector.
“I look forward to celebrating with all nominees and the wider North East automotive sector at the upcoming awards dinner on 1st February.”
To book for the awards please visit: https://www.northeastautomotivealliance.com/neaa-membership-services/events/neaa-annual-awards-2019