Durham & Wearside Shortlist

Company of the Year
- Darchem Engineering Ltd, Stockton
- Komatsu UK Ltd, Birtley
- Walker Filtration, Washington
Small Business Award
- The Plasma Centre, Washington
- She's Gott It!, Durham City
- SpaceCraft Events, Stanley
Innovation Award
- AA Flags, Consett
- Durham Scientific Crystals Ltd, Sedgefield
- The Test Factory, Sunderland
Technology Award
- Premier Waste Management, Durham City
- Propeller GB Ltd, Peterlee
- The Communicator Corporation, Sunderland
Internet and ICT Award
- Italyabroad.com, Sunderland
- The Plasma Centre, Washington
- Skills Connection Ltd, Houghton-le-Spring
Manufacturing Award
- Komatsu UK Ltd, Birtley
- Power & Liquid Products Ltd, Consett
- Walker Filtration Ltd, Washington
Environment Award
- Admec Municipal Services, Birtley
- Hall Construction Services, Rushyford
- Seaward Electronic Ltd, Peterlee
Corporate Social Responsibility Award
- Elddis Transport, Consett
- Gentoo Group, Sunderland
- Hall Construction Services, Rushyford
Learning Training and Skills Award
- Northumbrian Water, Pity Me
- Powder & Liquid Products Ltd, Consett
- Tanfield Group, Washington
Export Award
- Internationl Quality Centre, Sunderland
- Pineapple Aroundshot Ltd, Bishop Auckland
- Walker Filtration Ltd, Washington
Services Award
- Elphaba Business Solutions, Newton Aycliffe
- Harluk Associates, Peterlee
- Meridian Marketing, Sunderland