11/03/2025
We're pleased to announce the 2025 shortlist:
Geoff Ford MBE Apprentice Award (sponsored by Gateshead College)
• Ethan Constables, Unipres - UK Limited • Eve Kennedy, Nissan Motor Manufacturing UK • Abbiemay Wilkinson, Marelli
Graduate Award (sponsored by Jabil)
• Chris Fitzpatrick, Faltec Europe • Liam Wilson, Marelli • Kiera Yilmaz, Magna Exteriors Sunderland
Women Who Inspire in Automotive Award (sponsored by Marelli)
• Claire Jones, Nissan Motor Manufacturing UK • Antonia-Lee Walker, ElringKlinger GB • Marion Milsom, Springfield Ne Limited
Innovation Award (sponsored by Newcastle University)
• Large/Multi-National: Jabil, MADE NE, Port of Tyne • SME: IPS Newcastle Preston Technical Ltd Springfield Ne Limited
Digital Transformation Award (sponsored by Hitachi Digital Services)
• Jabil, Nissan Motor Manufacturing UK, Port of Tyne
Environmental and Sustainability Award (sponsored by Nissan Motor Manufacturing UK)
• Large/Multi-National: Marelli Port of Tyne • SME: Smart Manufacturing Solutions Technology Ltd (SMS Tech), Sustainable Business Services
Employer of the Year Award (sponsored by Education Partnership North East)
• AESC UK, Magna Exteriors Sunderland, Marelli
SME of the Year Award (sponsored by North East Institute of Technology)
• AR POWER, Smart Manufacturing Solutions Technology Ltd (SMS Tech), Springfield Ne Limited
Outstanding Contribution Award (sponsored by )
• Announced on the evening
https://northeastautomotivealliance.com/spotlight-on-stem-engagement-and-future-talent-as-awards-shortlist-announced/