The recent ABC 2025 Business Awards was genuinely inspiring. What a brilliant, high-energy evening celebrating the very best of our North East regional business community.
Attending events like this is essential, not just for networking, but for taking the pulse of what truly drives innovation and growth locally. It’s an opportunity to see beyond challenges and celebrate strengths—a message that deeply resonates with my work providing marketing and support at Elm Marketing Solutions.
Connecting with Community and Growth
I was honoured to be a guest at a table sponsored by 121 Business Links, joining Chris Bonas and Phil Andrew. It was a fantastic opportunity to catch up and hear first-hand about their exciting work, particularly their efforts supporting growth through the SME Centre of Excellence.
These conversations highlight a crucial element of a thriving business community: growth happens when we support each other. Seeing the dedication from organisations like 121 Business Links to fostering a robust environment for small and medium enterprises is incredibly motivating.
Celebrating Achievement and Inclusive Excellence
The energy in the room was electric, fuelled by the recognition of so many innovative and inspiring businesses. A massive congratulations to all the well-deserved winners!
The evening was a powerful reminder of the value of inclusion: where everyone can shine. Recognising a diverse range of achievements strengthens our entire economic fabric. As a business owner, I am always focused on finding ways to help clients unlock potential, one step at a time, and these awards perfectly mirrored that ambition.
A special and massive credit must go to Ammar Mirza CBE for organising such a seamless and amazing night. His hard work and dedication brought a huge amount of positive energy to the entire event, and the flawless execution meant the focus remained squarely on the incredible achievements being celebrated.
Looking Ahead
The ABC 2025 Business Awards showcased a community committed to progress and mutual support. It reinforced my belief that by championing an inclusive business community that continually supports excellence, we help businesses empower abilities and exceed expectations across the board.
Here’s to continuing this momentum and working together to break barriers and build futures for all businesses in our region.
