Digital Edge Named Finalist for Company of the Year at the Make Your Mark Awards

Digital Edge was proud to be named a finalist for Company of the Year at the Make Your Mark Awards.

Make Your Mark Awards certificate for finalist of Company of the Year

While we did not take home the award on the night, being shortlisted in this category is a huge recognition for the business, the team and the journey we have been on. Previous winners have included major names such as Husqvarna and Gestamp, so to be considered in that company is something we are genuinely proud of.

The recognition comes after one of the most testing and defining periods in Digital Edge’s history.

Since the start of 2025, the business has navigated a major leadership change, key staff departures and a strategic crossroads that could have taken the company in a very different direction. Instead, Digital Edge chose to stay independent, reset its strategy and back itself.

That decision has already made a clear difference.

Profitability has improved, referral income has grown and the business has continued to win complex work for national and global brands from its base in Newton Aycliffe.

At the same time, Digital Edge has pushed further into advanced platform development, including the launch of the first Wix POS system in the UK and the first UK SMS marketing system delivered from the Wix back end. The team continues to build increasingly complex systems involving automation, stock control, wholesale pricing, multi-user access and dynamic CMS structures.

For us, innovation is not about chasing trends. It is about solving real business problems, reducing admin, improving control and helping clients scale with systems that work properly in the real world.

Digital Edge has also continued to invest in people, strengthening the team across finance, sales, content and design, with further recruitment under way in SEO and wider digital support. Internal development, coaching and practical mentoring remain central to how the business is growing.

That local commitment matters too. Digital Edge continues to support organisations across Aycliffe and the wider North East through community projects, business groups, talks, events and affordable digital support for local initiatives.

From selling £200 websites to local businesses in 2016 to becoming a Wix Legend Partner and official Wix Enterprise Fulfilment Partner, Digital Edge has grown without losing its roots.

Being named a Company of the Year finalist is not just a nod to what has already been achieved. It is recognition of the resilience, technical capability and purpose driving the next chapter.

Digital Edge is proud to be based in Newton Aycliffe, proud of its team and proud to prove that a business from Aycliffe can compete at the highest level.

Some of the Digital Edge Team at the Make Your Mark Awards 2026