Insider is today announcing the names of the young people, from a variety of disciplines and parts of the region, who have been shortlisted for this year's North East Young Professional Awards.
Young professionals from County Durham companies such as CAV Systems, Waterstons and Swinburne Maddison have been named on the shortlists.
The awards, now in their third year and sponsored by BSI and Blair West, highlight the region's professionals (35 or under on the day of the awards dinner) who have shown excellence, determination and skill throughout the last 12 months.