University announced as headline sponsor for young professionals awards

Future Faces Chamber of Commerce has announced Arden University as the headline sponsor for this year’s Greater Birmingham Young Professional of the Year Awards 2025.

As well as headline sponsorship, Arden University will be sponsoring an Executive MBA at the university for the overall prize of Greater Birmingham Young Professional of the Year.

Arden University is a modern, career-focused institution committed to making higher education accessible, inclusive, and flexible for all.

With a strong presence across the UK, including a thriving campus in Birmingham, Arden delivers high-quality degree programmes through innovative online and blended learning models designed to fit around students’ lives.

Founded on the belief that everyone, everywhere deserves the right to higher education, Arden harnesses the power of technology to break down traditional barriers to education such as time and geography. It ensures support mechanisms are in place so students of any age and background can study for a degree.

Headquartered in Coventry, with campuses in Birmingham, London, Manchester, Leeds, and Berlin, Arden serves over 40,000 students globally, including more than 1,800 apprentices, across 90+ degree programmes.

Arden University’s programmes have achieved accreditation and certification from many of the UK’s most recognised and respected professional industry bodies, as well as having extensive industry links and memberships.

In 2024, Arden University was ranked 16th in the UK for student satisfaction according to an analysis of the National Student Survey conducted by Times Higher Education. For the last two years Arden University’s Executive MBA has been named best in its class in the UK and among the top 11 globally by CEO Magazine.

Recognised for its innovation and impact, Arden was named Higher Education Institution of the Year at the 2025 Education Investor Awards recently too.

Professor Dilshad Sheikh, Arden University’s Provost and Chief Academic Officer said: “Arden University is proud to sponsor the Executive MBA for the overall winner of the Birmingham Young Professional of the Year awards. With our vibrant campus in the heart of Birmingham, we are deeply invested in the city’s future and committed to nurturing the next generation of business leaders.

“This sponsorship reflects our dedication to accessible, high-quality education and our support for the exceptional talent shaping Birmingham’s professional landscape.”

Taking place at the ICC Birmingham on Friday 17 October, the awards will celebrate the talent and successes of young professionals across Greater Birmingham.

This year also marks 25 years of BYPY, the Birmingham Young Professional of the Year Awards, dating back to when the awards were first launched under the BPS Network, which later merged with Future Faces to create the Greater Birmingham Young Professional of the Year Awards.

The event also fosters networking opportunities, encourages collaboration and the exchange of ideas amongst the brightest minds in the region.

Find more information including sponsorship opportunities and ticket sales HERE.