Academic institutions back young professionals awards

University College Birmingham have partnered with the University of Warwick to sponsor this year 's Future Faces Annual Dinner and Awards as part of their continued commitment to enhancing the economic growth of the West Midlands.

The highly-anticipated awards ceremony celebrating young professionals ' achievements will return this summer and is welcoming guests to celebrate live from the ICC in Birmingham on Friday 26 August at 7pm.

University College Birmingham and the University of Warwick will join Aston University as headline sponsors of this year 's event, showcasing support from the region 's key educational institutions.

Jos� Lopes, executive director, external engagement at University College Birmingham, sais: “University College Birmingham and our partners, the University of Warwick, are proud to serve as headline sponsor for this year's Future Faces Awards.

“As two distinctive higher education institutions dedicated to both developing the next generation and meeting the needs of our local economy, we are keen to support the Chamber in opening doors for young professionals and entrepreneurs in Greater Birmingham to excel and make a real difference in their sectors.

“Our commitment to enhancing employment and economic growth within the West Midlands and beyond is backed by our universities ' growing partnership, which aims to widen access to our shared employer networks and learning resources, alongside offering progression routes which capitalise on our individual strengths.

“The outstanding opportunities provided for young people through Future Faces align superbly with this same mission, and we are delighted to support this celebration of those leading lights who are the future of our region's success. ”

Jodie-Lee Perks, manager of Future Faces, said: “I am absolutely thrilled that two of the most celebrated higher education institutions in the region have become the headline sponsors of the Future Faces Annual Dinner and Awards 2022.

“University College Birmingham & Warwick University have come together in a powerful partnership, and after visiting UCB 's state of the art facilities recently, we are thrilled for them to be such an integral part of celebrating young professional achievements. ”

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