Recognising an outstanding partnership which has demonstrated an innovative way of working to achieve respective goals. Activities must have taken place between July 2022 and October 2023.

Recognising an outstanding partnership which has demonstrated how working together can unite and improve cultural education for children and young people in our region. Activities must have taken place between July 2022 and October 2023.

Awarded to an event or exhibition that has taken place in the North East between July 2022 and October 2023 that has stood out from the crowd by inspiring, engaging, educating, exciting or entertaining audiences.

A new award for 2023, recognising individuals, projects, organisations, community groups or an event/exhibition focused on restoring, conserving or promoting the rich heritage of the North East - whether it’s a site or structure, property, artefacts, or the values and traditions of the region.

This award is to recognise a North East museum or cultural venue that has contributed to the community through innovative projects and service excellence.

Recognising any North East-based writer, artist, performer or visual artist who came to the public’s attention for the first time between July 2022 and October 2023.

For an individual, group or company who, between July 2022 and October 2023, put on a special performance in the North East which moved or inspired. Examples could include dance, music, theatre or comedy.

Recognising an individual performer or group that has stood out from the crowd. Nominations welcome for all performers: dancers, musicians, singers, performance poets, comedians etc. Nominations could be for one performance or several. Activities must have taken place between July 2022 and October 2023.

To reward a special achievement in the arts by an individual or group aged 18 or under. Activities must have taken place between July 2022 and October 2023.

Recognising a North East-based artist whose work has left a lasting impression. It will be given for an individual piece of work or an exhibition. Activities must have taken place between July 2022 and October 2023.

Recognising an author, playwright, screenwriter or poet who has had outstanding work published or performed. Activities must have taken place between July 2022 and October 2023.

This is a closed category with no nomination process - the judging panel will select the winner/s.