NEAA Annual Awards 2026
Event Date:
March 27, 2026
Event Time:
6:00 pm
Event Location:
Ramside Hall Hotel & Golf Club,
Driving Excellence, Shaping Futures.
We’re thrilled to welcome you to the NEAA Annual Awards Dinner on Friday, 27th March 2026, at the elegant Ramside Hall Hotel, Durham.
This highly anticipated evening shines a spotlight on the outstanding achievements of companies and individuals driving innovation, growth, and excellence across the automotive industry – from dynamic SMEs and future leaders to globally recognised organisations.
This year’s ceremony will honour the sector’s resilience, dedication, and forward-thinking spirit, especially in championing careers, enhancing industry appeal, and nurturing the next generation of automotive talent.
Thanks to the generosity of our award-winning businesses, the NEAA Awards continue to make a lasting impact on STEM education across the region. Since the event’s inception in 2018, an incredible £94,000 has been donated to support STEM initiatives – and in 2026, we’re proud to announce we’ll surpass the £100,000 milestone.
Join us for an inspiring evening of celebration, connection, and recognition, hosted by acclaimed journalist and passionate skills advocate Charlie Charlton.
Let’s celebrate the best and brightest in the North East’s automotive community – together.
Book your place at the 2026 Awards Dinner
Members Individual: £130 +VAT I Table of 10: £1,300 +VAT
Non-Members Individual: £200 +VAT I Table of 10: £2,000 +VAT
18:00 Arrival | Drinks Reception
19:15 Formal Proceedings hosted by Charlie Charlton
19:20 Welcome Speeches
19:50 Dinner
21:30 Geoff Ford MBE Apprentice Award
21:40 Graduate Award
21:50 Women Who Inspire in Automotive Award
22:00 Innovation and Sustainability Awards
22:10 Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Employer Award
22:20 SME of the Year Award
22:30 Outstanding Contribution Award
22.40 Closing Remarks
23.30 Carriages
