Meet the judges for the inaugural North East Apprenticeship Awards, in partnership with Teesside University

Sister-titles the Sunderland Echo, Shields Gazette, Hartlepool Mail Northumberland Gazette and News Post Leader have teamed up with Teesside University to host the inaugural North East Apprenticeship Awards.

The awards celebrate and recognise the hardworking individuals and organisations involved in apprenticeships, and how they shape our future.

Not only does winning an award mean recognition for the apprentice, but it’s also a major morale boost for the company and workforce that supports the apprentice.

Guests will enjoy a formal sit down meal, as well the awards themselves which promise to have you on your feet as we celebrate the Apprenticeship Stars of the North East.

The judging panel for the awards has now been confirmed, as well as the host and business success Katie Bulmer Cooke.

Fitness and property entrepreneur, Katie, is a former UK Personal Trainer of the Year, UK Fitness Professional of the Year and Wearside Role Model of the Year.