Future Faces holds Greater BYPY awards 2023 shortlist barbecue

The Future Faces division of the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce recently held a shortlist barbecue to celebrate the shortlisted applications for the Greater Birmingham Young Professional of the Year awards 2023.

The event took place on the Birmingham Library terrace, organised by Unique Venues, featuring a photo booth, barbecue food and a 'make your own cheesecake' station. Over 100 attendees came together to congratulate the shortlisted applicants and celebrate their success in the process so far.

Future Faces president Kasim Choudhry and GBCC head of membership Lillian Elekan gave speeches to the crowd, congratulating them on their interviews last week and their determination and confidence in the application process so far.

Lillian said: “It's been a real honour to chair the judging for these awards. The whole process has been a true testament to our young professionals. It can be really easy to think 'this isn't for me', but they have all put themselves out there and it's amazing to see how capable and confident they all are.”

Gabriel Imevbore, who is shortlisted for the Third sector category, said: “Being shortlisted for this award is a great honour. Young professionals being championed for their talent is a great representation for how forward thinking our city is. I'm proud to represent Birmingham and look forward to being part of this continuous positive change.”

Tom Green from mSix&Partners has been shortlisted in the Sales, Marketing and Communications category. He said: “There is a real pride in being shortlisted, from the moment it was announced we have all had great exposure. Every meeting along the way has created opportunities.”

The Greater Birmingham Young Professional of the Year awards 2023 will take place at the Eastside Rooms on Friday 22 September. Find more information HERE.

Pictured: The shortlisted applicants with Future Faces manager Sophie Poduval-Morrell and Future Faces president Kasim Choudhry