Five young professionals shortlisted in Chambers' regional awards
Five talented individuals have been shortlisted for a top Chamber award recognising young professionals in Sutton Coldfield, Lichfield, Tamworth and Cannock Chase.
The 2026 SLTC Awards, hosted by the Royal Sutton Coldfield, Lichfield & Tamworth and Cannock Chase Chambers of Commerce, takes place on 12 February at Statfold Country Park near Tamworth.
The event is sponsored by Amazon and South Staffordshire College.
Among the eight awards categories is the SLTC Young Professional of the Year, which is also sponsored by South Staffordshire College.
The shortlist for this award is:
- Ellie Summlar (Adcocks Solicitors Limited)
- Conner Elwell (CJE Developments & Property Services Ltd)
- Laura Bucknall (inLIFE)
- Sophie Jee (mfg Solicitors LLP)
- Lewis Lydiard (Techcare Limited)
Claire Boliver, principal and CEO of South Staffordshire College, said: “We are incredibly proud to be the headline sponsor of this year’s SLTC awards and especially honoured to support the Young Professional category.
“At South Staffordshire College, we believe in the power of education to transform lives, and these awards shine a light on the remarkable achievements of young people across our region.
“It’s a privilege to celebrate their talent, resilience and ambition.”
View the full SLTC Awards shortlist.
Pictured: Abbey Ricketts (centre), from Adams Moore accountants and business advisors, won the 2025 SLTC Young Professional of the Year award