05 Nov 2025

Judging panel revealed for regional Chambers awards

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The judging panel has been revealed for the Chamber’s forthcoming SLTC Awards, which recognised businesses in Sutton Coldfield, Lichfield, Tamworth and Cannock Chase.

The 2026 awards – hosted by the Royal Sutton Coldfield, Lichfield & Tamworth and Cannock Chase Chambers of Commerce - take place on 12 February at Statfold Country Park, near Tamworth.

Twelve awards will he handed out on the night.

This year’s judging panel will be chaired by David Woakes (pictured), head of commercial development at Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce.

Joining him on the judging panel are:

  • Nadia Johnstone-Smith – financial planer at Parnters Wealth Management Solutions Ltd and a Future Faces Chamber of Commerce committee member
  • Claire Reeves – a multi-award winning coach, counsellor and trainer
  • Kevin Johns – director and shareholder of Prime Accountants Group and a vice-president of Solihull Chamber of Commerce
  • Rebecca Fox – partnership and projects manager at Colebridge Trust
  • Caroline Fotheringham – chief executive of the Burton-based Sexual Abuse Rape Advice Centre (SARC)
  • Amina Hussain, managing director of SME Outsourcing and a vice-president of the Greater Birmingham Global Chamber of Commerce

Find out more information on the Royal Sutton Coldfield, Lichfield & Tamworth and Cannock Chase Chambers Awards (SLTC) 2026.

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