--- title: 2015 Make Your Mark Awards Winners Announced description: A recap of what happened at the 2015 Make Your Mark Awards hosted by Aycliffe Business Park. image: https://www.thriveability.co.uk/hubfs/Blog_Featured-Images/FOOD-WINE1.jpg --- [![Thrive Logo](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/hubfs/thrive-logo-pink-1.svg)](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/) - [What We Do](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/what-we-do) - [About](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/about-us) - [Approach](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/approach) - [Work](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/work) - [Blog](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog) - [Contact](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/contact) Blog # 2015 Make Your Mark Awards Winners Announced February 12, 2016 4 Minute Read By Thrive HQ ## On Wednesday 10th February, Aycliffe Business Park hosted the Make Your Mark awards at the Xcel Centre for the second year running. The ceremony celebrates the businesses based on the business park and all the great work they do! So, for those of you who couldn't make it, here's a recap of which businesses won which award at the 2015 Make Your Mark awards ceremony... ### Apprenticeships *Sponsored by Sunderland University* Winner: **Baltic Training Services** ### Apprentice Of The Year *Sponsored by Aycliffe Business Park Community * Winner: **Luke Reynolds from Gregg Little Testing Centre** ### Company Of The Year *Sponsored by Business Durham* Winner: **Finley Structures** ### Employer Of The Year *Sponsored by DH Personnel* Winner: **Caring Caretaker** ### Engineering and Manufacturing *Sponsored by Ebac* Winner: **Formula Plastics** ### Export *Sponsored by Mantis Media* Winner: **Tekmar Energy Ltd** ### Heart Of The Community *Sponsored by Star Radio* Winner: **Newton Press** ### Innovation *Sponsored by Gregg Little Testing Centre* Winner: **Lostbox** ### Newcomer Of The Year *Sponsored by Xcel Centre* Winner: **ROF 59 ** ### Small Business Of The Year *Sponsored by South Durham Enterpise Agency* Winner: **Workshop Supplies** ### Service Business Of The Year *Sponsored by Finley Structures* Winner: **Beaumont Grounds Maintenance** So there you have it, those are the lucky businesses who with an award, not to forget all the other very amazing businesses that were nominated for each category. More information about the ceremony is available on Aycliffe Today, which [reports on Finley Structures' award wins](http://www.aycliffetoday.co.uk/family-steel-firm-finley-structures-named-aycliffe-company-of-the-year/19810). **If you want to know more about the topics in this blog, feel free to arrange a chat with our team. The kettle is always on, so call 0845 838 7517 or email [hello@thriveability.co.uk](mailto:hello@thriveability.co.uk) and we'll be happy to arrange a get-together!** #### Share this post... [mailto:?Subject=Check%20out%20this%20post&Body=https://www.thriveability.co.uk//blog/the-2015-make-your-mark-awards-recap](mailto:?Subject=Check%20out%20this%20post&Body=https://www.thriveability.co.uk//blog/the-2015-make-your-mark-awards-recap) Ready to talk? ## Whether you need a new website, a branding refresh, or a marketing strategy, the first step is a conversation. We'll give you an honest view of where you are and what's worth doing next. ## You may also like to read... October 23, 2015 #### [Outsourcing Your Marketing: Expectations vs Reality](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/outsourcing-your-marketing-expectations-vs-reality) It is not uncommon for businesses to hold a few misconceptions about outsourcing their marketing activities, somewhat understandably. July 4, 2018 #### [What Does Branding Mean for North East SMEs?](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/what-does-branding-mean-for-north-east-smes) A strong, well-positioned brand is key to the success of any business. January 5, 2015 #### [Prestigious Green Howards Museum Rebranded by Thrive](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/case-study-green-howards-museum-rebrand-by-thrive-marketing-limited) It probably doesn’t need explaining, but the Green Howards Museum has an outstanding reputation, with its history and core values at the... ![hubspot-logo-white](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/hubfs/2021%20Assets/Partner%20Logos/hubspot-logo-white.svg "hubspot-logo-white") ![google-partner-logo-white](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/hubfs/2021%20Assets/Partner%20Logos/google-partner-logo-white.svg "google-partner-logo-white") Copyright © Thrive Marketing Limited 2026 [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/company/thrivehq?trk=top_nav_home/) [hello@thriveability.co.uk](mailto:hello@thriveability.co.uk) [01325 778 786](tel:01325%20778%20786)