Key Dates
Nominations due: 14th September 2026, 5:00 PM.
Awards Night: 21st October, 18:00 – 22:30, Tyne Bank Brewery
The CyberNorth Awards are back!
Join us for a celebration of the outstanding talent, innovation, and hard work driving the cyber security and AI sector across the North East.
This is your opportunity to connect with the wider industry, celebrate the region’s successes, and see our vibrant community come together.
Whether you are a large business, a growing startup, or an individual making waves in the industry, we invite you to be part of the biggest night in the North East’s cyber calendar.
Expect a celebration with a relaxed atmosphere, featuring an awards ceremony, a pub quiz, and plenty of opportunities to network with industry peers.
Book your awards night tickets here
Submit your nomination here by 14th September 2026, 5:00 PM.
Award Categories
For tips on crafting a strong application and full eligibility criteria, please read our Entry Guidelines here.
- Rising Star Award: Celebrating an up-and-coming individual demonstrating exceptional potential and leadership skills.
- Micro Business of the Year (1–10 people): Recognising a small cyber or secure AI business achieving significant impact.
- Business or Team of the Year: Honouring outstanding success in business growth, innovation, and regional contribution.
- Outstanding Cyber Professional Award: Celebrating a professional with a proven track record of advancing cyber security solutions and mentoring others.
- North East Excellence Award: For North East-headquartered businesses flying the flag for our region’s talent on the national or international stage.
- Community Champion Award: Recognising an individual who has made a significant, positive contribution to the North East cyber security community through advocacy, education, and collaboration.
Submit your nomination here.