Pioneers are right behind the awards
Atransportcompany-which has achieved a countrywide “first” on Wearside - is backing the search for Sunderland’s best businesses.
Stagecoach North East is once again backing the Portfolio Awards and managing director Steve Walker said: “Sunderland is a hotbed of dynamic business and creativity, with key industrial initiatives engaging employees and local communities alike.
“The Business Portfolio Awards provide an excellent opportunity for the companies involved to take centre stage and gain the recognition that their great efforts deserve.”
With its regional head office in Sunderland, the firm is trialling what would be a first for the country.
Mr Walker explained: “In Sunderland, we’re currently trialling Britain’s first gas-powered double decker bus on our newly launched X24 service, which operates between Sunderland and Newcastle up to every 30 minutes.
“This pioneering trial is a first for Stagecoach Group andthestate-of-the-artvehicle joins our existing fleet of forty single deck gas buses in Sunderland.”
Stagecoach North East provides local bus services in Sunderland, Newcastle, South Shields, Hartlepool and Teesside.
Mr Walker added: “Our aim is to provide safe, reliable and comfortable services with great value ticket offerings.”
He said the company was “delighted to be supporting the Business Portfolio Awards for another year and would like to thank the Sunderland Echo for involving us again.
“I’d like to wish everyone the best of luck with their nominations and hope that everyone enjoys what promises to be a fantastic evening.”
Now’s your chance to put yourself in the running for this year’s competition.
Statewhichcategoryyour nomination applies to from the list below and describe the reasons for your nomination in no more than 300 words.
Also include the address of your chosen nomination and provide details on how we can contact the company – such as their email and a phone number.
Post your nomination to: Lynn Wild, Alexander House, Second Floor, Rainton Bridge Business Park, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 5RA.or email lynn.wild@ jpress.co.uk.