Publish date: 20 April 2024

Join Darlington Business Club and County Durham and Darlington Foundation Trust Charity as we gather to celebrate women in business across County Durham and Darlington.

Following last years successful collaboration, we are joining together again to celebrate inspirational women from across the region.

Save the date - 28th June 2024, at Hall Garth Hotel, Spa & Golf Club.

  • Enjoy shopping stalls
  • Fashion Show
  • CWIB Awards
  • Networking

The guest speaker for the event is TV personality Rachel Sweeny – then we have Amber Kotrri from House of Zana and Tina Brown from the Ultimate Ladies Boutique delivering a fashion show.

Our compere for the evening is the fabulous Emma Hignett – Voiceover Artist – TV/Radio and best known as the voice of London Transport.

We are delighted to announce our Judging panel:

  • Dame Dela Smith DBE DL
  • Sarah Bentley CEO Morrison’s Trust
  • Ruth Lowbridge MBE Chair of SFEDI Group
  • Alison Stephenson, MD AAA Caring Caretaker Ltd

    Sponsor opportunities are available.

Our award categories:

Rising Star Sponsored by Fresh Digital – A student, apprentice or entry level member of the team who has demonstrated commitment and has gone above and beyond, ability recognised by peers and staff.

Newcomer of the Year (Sponsorship Available) – Business started trading in last two years, demonstrating growth, creating employment opportunities and putting Country Durham on the map.

Impact in the Community (Sponsored Available) – Could be a charity or not-for-profit, but also open to organisations that demonstrate a commitment to their local community in all they do.

Inspirational Female Leader Sponsored by Spendwise – An individual/role model demonstrating outstanding leadership qualities, supporting others and inspiring the current and future workforce.​​​​​​​

Innovation in Sustainability Sponsored by Clive Owen LLP – Aimed at individuals or organisations who are developing products and services that will provide major benefits to the environment and our communities.​​​​​​​

Future Leader Sponsored by BTS Facades and Fabrications – An individual on the path to a leadership role, likely to be inspiring and mentoring others.

Hidden Hero Sponsored by Resilient Business Systems – The person behind the scenes without whom the team couldn’t function. Someone committed, driven and who makes the impossible happen but doesn’t always receive recognition for all they do.

Equality & Diversity Sponsored by Abacus Independent Financial Advisors – Recognising the significant efforts of organisations or an individual that excel in their commitment to equality and inclusion across all strands of diversity, those heroes who make the workplace a better place to be.