BBC WM presenter to return as host of Solihull Awards 2025
Solihull Chamber of Commerce has announced that BBC West Midlands Breakfast Show presenter PJ Ellis (pictured) will return as the host for this year’s Solihull Awards 2025.
Well-known in the West Midlands for his entrepreneurial and philanthropic feats, PJ is the co-founder of LoveBrum, a local charity that reaches out to Birmingham-based projects that are delivering real change to Birmingham.
PJ read Law at the University of Birmingham and then practised as a solicitor for seven years.
He set up the social media agency, Blake7, which merged with Lightbox Digital in the summer of 2018. He exited that business in July 2023.
An advocate of all things Birmingham, PJ was a founding trustee of the cancer charity, Help Harry Help Others in 2012, and was responsible for establishing, and organising, the Harry Moseley Charity Ball which raised over £230,000 in its first two years.
PJ then co-founded LoveBrum in 2014, which shines a light on the “hidden gem” projects of Birmingham.
LoveBrum has since funded over 300 local charitable projects addressing vital issues and serious challenges the city faces, including homelessness, serious crime, drug addiction, social injustice, art and culture, and education.
The charity has connected hundreds of volunteers and businesses along the way.
PJ has mentored entrepreneurs, helped raise over £1m worth of funding for start-up businesses, and sat on the advisory boards of the Birmingham Law Society, BPS Leaders, TedX, and the English Schools Football Association.
Having helped raise nearly £1m for charity, PJ received a Points of Light award from the Prime Minister in 2018, which recognises outstanding UK volunteers in their community, and was selected to be a Batonbearer for the Commonwealth Games in 2022.
He is currently also working as a roving reporter for BBC Radio WM.
PJ said: I’m absolutely buzzing to be returning to host the Solihull Chamber of Commerce Awards 2025! Celebrating brilliant people and brilliant businesses is exactly what I’m all about - and I can’t wait to help shine a light on the amazing talent and success stories that make this community so special. Bring it on.”
Samantha Frampton, head of Solihull Chamber of Commerce, said: "I’m absolutely delighted to welcome PJ Ellis back as host of the Solihull Chamber Awards for the second year running.
“PJ brought such incredible energy, humour, and heart to last year’s event, and it’s fantastic to have someone who’s not only a brilliant host but also so passionate about our local business community.
“His enthusiasm for these awards and everything they stand for really shines through – we couldn’t think of a better person to lead the evening."
The Solihull Chamber of Commerce Awards 2025 will take place at the National Conference Centre on Friday 26 September 2025.
For more information on the awards including sponsorship opportunities and ticket sales, visit the GBCC events calendar HERE.
