Chamber announces return of region's biggest awards celebration
The region's biggest celebration of business is returning in February as Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce hosts its 2024 annual dinner and awards.
The event, which is expected to attract more than 1,200 people, is taking place at the ICC in Birmingham on Thursday 15 February.
'Earlybird' ticket prices for the event have been announced - £100 (plus VAT) per person for single tickets and £999 (plus VAT) for a table of 10, available before 5pm on Friday 29 September.
The awards application process is set to be announced in September.
Businesses will be in with a chance of winning 12 sector awards, as well as the overall Greater Birmingham Business of the Year.
This year's categories are:
- Excellence in Contribution to the Community - sponsored by runyourfleet
- Excellence in Customer Service
- Excellence in Hospitality, Retail & Events
- Excellence in International Business - sponsored by Gowling WLG
- Excellence in Manufacturing - sponsored by Thursfields
- Excellence in Inclusive People Development
- Excellence in Sales & Marketing
- Excellence in Sustainability - sponsored by Aston University
- Excellence in Technology & Innovation - sponsored by Close Brothers Asset Management
- Excellence in Third Sector - sponsored by Unity Trust Bank
- Excellence in Training & Education
The Greater Birmingham Business of the Year - picked from the winners of the above categories - is sponsored by Crowe UK LLP.
Henrietta Brealey, chief executive of Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce, said: "We're delighted to announce the return of our annual dinner and awards - the biggest celebration of its kind in Greater Birmingham and one of the largest in the UK.
"These awards are a moment for our business community to come together to celebrate, connect and have a great time.
"Businesses have faced a whole host of hurdles over the past couple of years, yet the 200-plus applications we received in 2023 demonstrated the endeavour, ingenuity and quality of the business community in our region.
"These awards are highly competitive and a well-respected platform for demonstrating business success, whether you're and SME making your mark locally or a larger employer doing something transformative.
"Tickets and sponsorships are expected to sell out quickly, so don't miss your chance to be in the room with, or to get your brand in front of, our audience of around 1,300 leading and up and coming representatives of the business and civic community."
Among the confirmed sponsors are mfg Solicitors, who are table decor sponsors.
Find out more about sponsorship opportunities for the annual dinner and awards.
Pictured: Unity Trust Bank won the Greater Birmingham Business of the Year award in 2023
