AV Dawson wins at North East England Chamber of Commerce Awards

AV Dawson, which operates the Port of Middlesbrough, scooped the accolade at the North East England Chamber of Commerce Awards last Thursday (June 18).

The port and logistics firm, which employs around 200 people, was praised for its long-standing commitment to supporting communities across Teesside.

Charities supported by AV Dawson include Teesside Hospice, the MFC Foundation, The Teesside Charity and The Headlight Project.

It also works with education programmes such as Tees Maritime, Tees Valley Education and Spark Tees Valley.

AV Dawson’s people and culture director Louise Croce said: “We are incredibly proud of the ways in which our people give back, whether that’s through volunteering their time, sharing their skills or supporting local initiatives.

“For us, community engagement isn’t just about financial contributions; it’s about making a meaningful and lasting impact in the community in which the business was founded and built.

“This award reflects the passion of our team and the pride we take in making a positive, lasting difference in our local area.”

The award ceremony, held at The Glasshouse International Centre for Music in Gateshead, saw AV Dawson triumph over Radisson Blu Durham, Maldron Hotel Newcastle and Media Cultured.

AV Dawson operates a 120-acre multimodal logistics hub on the River Tees and has recently completed a £10m three-year investment plan including a renewable energy plant, a new head office and quayside upgrades to handle larger vessels.

The company says it will continue to measure its success not only in commercial terms but in the positive difference it makes to local people and places.