Judging panel announced for annual GBCC awards 2024
A panel of respected business figures from across the region will judge applications for Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce’s 2024 annual dinner and awards.
The region’s biggest celebration of business is taking place on Thursday 15 February, 2024 at the ICC in Birmingham.
Birmingham City University are headline sponsors for the black-tie event, which is expected to attract around 1,200 attendees.
Twelve sector awards will be handed out on the night, with one of the category winners going on to be crowned overall Greater Birmingham Business of the Year (sponsored by Crowe).
Judging the awards categories are:
- Zoe Bennett, founder of Training Personified
- Andreas Antona, chef-owner at Simpsons Restaurant
- Alex Nicholson-Evans, founder and director of Living For The Weekend
- Karl George, partner at RSM UK and GBCC board member
- Gurmit Kler, trustee of Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
- Raidene Carter, creative director, Birmingham Festival
- Omar Rashid, president of Asian Business Chamber of Commerce and managing director/owner of The HR Dept Bham Central & Wolves
- Suzie Branch-Haddow, vice principal - external development, Birmingham Metropolitan College
- Steve Allen, GBCC past president
- Rob Valentine , regional director – Birmingham at Bruntwood
- Nicola Beckford, BBC Midlands Today presenter and journalist
- Heike Schuster-James, head of partnership development at Birmingham City University
Lillian Elekan (pictured), head of Membership at the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce, will be chairing the judging panel. She said: “I am truly honoured to chair and guide this year’s judging panel in recognizing and celebrating the remarkable achievements of businesses in Greater Birmingham.
“The calibre of entries for these Awards year on year is a testament to the region's vibrant business community and entrepreneurial spirit. I am excited to work with our esteemed judges to carefully review each submission and select the most commendable winners.
“These awards showcase the excellence and innovation that define Greater Birmingham's business landscape, and I look forward to following the exciting journeys of all of our finalists and winners.”
Find out more information about the GBCC annual dinner and awards 2024, including tickets and sponsorship opportunities.
