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The Ward Hadaway North East Fastest 50 for 2025 was revealed on 17th October.

Each year we objectively compile a list of the region’s Top 50 fastest growing businesses. These organisations are the lifeblood of the economy and the Fastest 50 provides the perfect opportunity to recognise the North East’s key players in business and celebrate them on a wider scale.

The Fastest 50 champions regional companies, highlighting success and innovation, to inspire those who work in business.

Congratulations to Elite Energy Eco Ltd who were crowned the North East’s Fastest Growing Business for 2025, as well as taking the Fastest Growing Medium Business (turnover between £10m and £35m) title. RE:GEN North East Limited won the award for the Fastest Growing Large Business (turnover over £35m), whilst AJP Recruitment Limited were named Fastest Growing Small Business (turnover less than £10m).

 

Ward Hadaway Fastest 50

View this year's Fastest 50 list

We are delighted to reveal this incredible line-up of businesses. Collectively, these 50 regional powerhouses are projecting a story of sustained growth in tough times through innovation, efficiency and skills. They really are the heroes of the region’s economy!

Click below to find out more about our Fastest 50 companies and how they ranked.

See the full list

Highlights from the Fastest 50 Awards 2025

Photos from the 2025 awards

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2025's winners

  • The North East has a strong heritage of innovation and we’re proud to be part of its next chapter. For me, the advice to any growing business would be simple - stay flexible, surround yourself with the right people and enjoy the journey.

    Rhys Davies, Finance Director at Elite Energy

  • What’s most rewarding is that we’ve achieved rapid growth without losing sight of our values. We care about our people, we care about our clients and we care about the impact we have on the North East. That sense of purpose is what drives everything we do.

    Paul Flannigan, Director of People & Culture at RE:GEN

  • Our growth is entirely down to the people we have around us both in the office and out on site. We work in a specialist sector where relationships really matter and I think that trust and consistency have been key to our success. Winning a Fastest 50 award is fantastic recognition for everyone involved.

    Andrew Paton, Managing Director at AJP Recruitment

Our other awards

Fastest 50 Yorkshire

Launched in 2011, the Yorkshire Fastest 50 Awards celebrate the region's fastest-growing, privately-owned companies.

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Fastest 50 North West

Launched in 2014, the North West Fastest 50 Awards celebrate the region's fastest-growing, privately-owned companies.

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