Celebrating Future Leaders 

The Greater Birmingham Young Professional of the Year Awards is the largest event in the Future Faces calender. Designed to celebrate and recognise the exceptional talent and achievements of young professionals in the Greater Birmingham area. This annual celebration honours individuals who have demonstrated outstanding performance, innovation, and dedication in their respective fields, contributing significantly to their industries and the local community.

The event also fosters networking opportunities, encouraging collaboration and the exchange of ideas among the brightest minds in the region.

Awards Applications

The awards cover a wide range of sectors, with the following categories: 

  • Greater Birmingham Apprentice of the Year
  • GBYPY - Creative Arts and Culture
  • GBYPY - Digital, Technology & Innovation 
  • GBYPY – Environmental, Social and Governance  
  • GBYPY – Events, Retail and Hospitality
  • GBYPY - Finance - Sponsored by mfg solicitors 
  • GBYPY - Legal 
  • GBYPY – Property, Construction and Engineering
  • GBYPY - People and Wellbeing – Sponsored by PI-KEM 
  • GBYPY - Sales, Marketing and Communications
  • GBYPY - Start-ups, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship - Sponsored by Birmingham City University 
  • GBYPY – Not for Profit
  • GBYPY - Training and Education
  • Future Faces Ambassador - Sponsored by Common Purpose
  • Future Faces President’s Award
  • Greater Birmingham Young Professional of the Year 2024

Find a full breakdown of the award categories here.

Ticket Prices

Early Bird: £100+VAT -Available for a limited amount of time. Price will increase to £115 +VAT.

Table of 10: £1,000+VATAvailable for a limited amount of time. Price will increase to £1,150 +VAT.

Apply for an Award

The awards are open to both members and non-members.

Applications will automatically close at 11.59pm on Thursday 25 July.

We will be running an application workshop on the 6th June. This is exclusively for Future Members.

Applicants must be 35 or younger on the 18th October to be eligible to apply. If applicants are under 18, they will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.   

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