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CELEBRATING THOSE WHO SHAPE TOMORROW The West Midlands is shaped by people who turn ambition into action—entrepreneurs who create opportunity, leaders who elevate others, innovators who challenge convention and organisations that strengthen their industries and communities. The West Midlands Awards 2026 brings those stories to centre stage. More than an awards event, it is a two-day celebration of achievement, influence, resilience and lasting impact, bringing together remarkable individuals and organisations from across the West Midlands and beyond. This is where the journey behind the achievement is recognised, the people behind the progress are celebrated and the region’s next chapter begins. Where achievement becomes legacy. WHAT TO EXPECT Across two days, the West Midlands Awards will create a powerful meeting point for recognition, connection and opportunity. Attendees can look forward to: Celebrating outstanding individuals, businesses and organisations Discovering inspiring stories of leadership, innovation and resilience Connecting with entrepreneurs, senior professionals, investors, creators and community leaders Meeting finalists, partners and influential voices from across the region Exploring opportunities to nominate, attend, sponsor, partner and collaborate Whether you are building, leading, investing, influencing, innovating or learning, this is your opportunity to be part of a defining celebration of West Midlands excellence. SIX AWARD PROGRAMMES. ONE POWERFUL CELEBRATION. 01 — BEST BUSINESS AWARDS Celebrating enterprise. Recognising excellence. Honouring outstanding businesses that demonstrate strong performance, innovation, customer commitment, responsible growth and meaningful economic contribution. For the businesses that do more than compete—they set the standard. 02 — ICONIC INFLUENCER AWARDS Recognising influence with purpose. For the voices that connect people, shape conversations and move culture forward. 03 — THE LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP AWARD Honouring leadership that lives beyond the moment. Because true leadership is measured not only by the heights you reach, but by the people you elevate along the way. 04 — PROPERTY EXCELLENCE AWARDS Building more than structures. Building futures. These awards recognise those creating value, transforming places and contributing to the future of the region’s built environment. For the people who turn vision into places—and places into possibilities. 05 — WORKING WOMEN AWARDS Celebrating ambition. Courage. Influence. Recognising extraordinary women making their mark across business, professional life and their communities. For every woman who dared to begin, refused to stop and created a path for those who follow. 06 — HOSPITALITY EXCELLENCE AWARDS Where service becomes an experience. For the people who make every guest feel welcomed, valued and remembered. NOMINATE NOW Submit a nomination or register your interest: https://www.westmidlandsawards.com/register-interest Be recognised. Celebrate your journey. Inspire what comes next. WHY THE WEST MIDLANDS? The West Midlands is a region built on enterprise, industry, innovation and diversity. Its story has always been one of reinvention. From its industrial foundations to today’s fast-growing technology, professional-services, property, creative, manufacturing, hospitality and entrepreneurial sectors, the region continues to create opportunity and shape the future. The West Midlands Awards celebrates that spirit: Ambition. Diversity. Enterprise. Innovation. Community. Progress. This is where established achievement meets emerging potential—and where the people shaping tomorrow receive the recognition they deserve. THE STAGE IS SET On 26–27 November 2026, the National Conference Centre becomes a meeting point for ambition, achievement and opportunity. Two days. One powerful community. Countless possibilities. Join us to honour outstanding achievements, meet the people moving the region forward and become part of a celebration designed to inspire what comes next. WEST MIDLANDS AWARDS 2026 Thursday 26–Friday 27 November 2026 The National Conference Centre Coventry Road, Bickenhill, B92 0EJ NOMINATE. ATTEND. SPONSOR. PARTNER. CELEBRATE. West Midlands Awards 2026—Where Achievement Becomes Legacy.

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