Recognising excellence
The awards are open to both members and non-members who work within the Greater Birmingham region including Birmingham, Burton, Cannock Chase, Lichfield, Tamworth, Solihull and Sutton Coldfield postcode areas.
Applicants must be 35 or younger on the 24th September to be eligible to apply. If applicants are under 18, they will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian and GBCC must be notified in advance. Entrants are only permitted to enter one sector award.
There are 13 sector awards:
Greater Birmingham Apprentice of the Year
GBYPY - Creative Industries and Culture
GBYPY - Digital, Tech & Innovation
GBYPY - Sustainability and ESG
GBYPY - Events and Hospitality
GBYPY - Finance
GBYPY - Legal
GBYPY - Built Environment and Engineering
GBYPY - People and Wellbeing
GBYPY - Marketing, Sales, and Communications
GBYPY - Start-ups and Entrepreneurship
GBYPY - Charity and Social Impact
GBYPY - Training and Education
The overall winner is awarded Greater Birmingham Young Professional of the Year 2026
Read the full category break down