Northern Print Solutions at the 2025 Awards
The North East Marketing Awards return this year on Thursday 4th December at the Vertu Motors Arena, bringing together some of the region’s brightest creative minds for a night of recognition and inspiration.
For Northern Print Solutions, it’s more than a date in the diary. These awards capture what makes the North East’s creative scene unique; bold ideas, passionate people, and a spirit of collaboration that never stands still.
Championing creativity and community
This year, we’re once again proud to sponsor the Agencies with 20 Employees or Under category , celebrating agile, ambitious teams whose creativity often punches above their weight. As a business built on collaboration and community, it’s a category that feels especially close to home.
Craig Daly, Managing Director and owner of Northern Print Solutions, has supported the awards for several years, as sponsor, presenter, and judge. For him, the event represents much more than recognition.
“These awards are a reminder of why the North East’s creative community stands out,” Craig says. “You don’t need the biggest budget or team to make great work. What matters is the idea , how it connects, how it makes people feel, and how it drives change.”
He sees judging as a chance to step back and take the pulse of the industry, to see the innovation, craft, and purpose driving creative work across the North East.
“Every year, I’m struck by the originality and the sheer range of ideas,” he adds. “It’s a brilliant reminder of the talent that lives right here on our doorstep.”
A first-hand look at the region’s creativity
This year, Adrian, our Sales & Key Accounts Manager, joined the judging panel for the first time. With years of experience supporting agencies and marketing teams, he brought a fresh, client-facing perspective to the process.
“It was a real privilege,” Adrian says. “To hear how agencies are tackling briefs and responding to change was inspiring. The creativity, resilience, and culture behind the work really stood out.”
For Adrian, the experience also offered new insight into how the industry is evolving.
“What struck me most was how much care teams have for their people,” he reflects. “Agencies are thinking deeply about culture and collaboration and that shows in the work.”
Why we stay involved
For Craig and the team, sponsorship goes beyond visibility. It’s about being part of the ecosystem that keeps the region’s creative industries thriving.
“Our role is to make ideas tangible,” Craig explains. “We’re proud to back the people and businesses turning great thinking into real-world results.”
That belief in partnership runs through everything Northern Print Solutions does, from producing beautifully crafted print to supporting creative agencies of all sizes.
“Events like this help us connect with the creative community in a meaningful way,” Craig adds. “We’re not just suppliers; we’re creative partners who care about the outcome as much as they do.”
Celebrating what makes the North East stand out
Both Craig and Adrian agree that the awards shine a light on the work, and the people, who make the North East’s creative economy thrive.
“There’s so much brilliant work happening behind the scenes,” Craig says. “Recognising it helps raise the bar for everyone. As sponsors of the Agencies with 20 Employees or Under category, we’re honoured to support the brilliant minds shaping the future of marketing , and proud to play our part in that story.”
As the countdown to awards night begins, anticipation is building. The North East Marketing Awards 2025 promises to be another incredible evening celebrating creativity, collaboration, and community.
We can’t wait to raise a glass on Thursday 4th December at the Vertu Motors Arena, Newcastle. Good luck to all the finalists. We’ll see you there!
