Future Faces launches 25th annual young professionals awards
Future Faces Chamber of Commerce have announced that the Greater Birmingham Young Professional of the Year Awards will return once again this year.
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.
The awards cover a wide range of sectors, with the following categories:
- Greater Birmingham Apprentice of the Year
- GBYPY - Creative Industries and Culture
- GBYPY - Digital, Tech & Innovation
- GBYPY - Sustainability and ESG
- GBYPY - Events and Hospitality
- GBYPY – Finance
- GBYPY – Legal
- GBYPY - Built Environment and Engineering
- GBYPY - People and Wellbeing
- GBYPY - Marketing, Sales, and Communications
- GBYPY - Start-ups and Entrepreneurship
- GBYPY - Charity and Social Impact
- GBYPY - Training and Education
The awards are open to both Future Faces members and non-members. Applications are now open and will automatically close at 11:59pm on Monday 26 May.
Future Faces Chamber of Commerce will be running an online application workshop on Friday, 9 May at 12pm. This is exclusively for Future Members.
You can fill out your application form HERE.
Amber Sandhu, radio, tv and sports broadcaster will once again host this years’ awards. She presents across BBC Asian Network every Saturday afternoon and reports for Sky Sports News across their Premier League coverage.
Sophie Poduval-Morrell, Future Faces manager, said: “BYPY is iconic, the impact the winners have made on our city and region over the last 25 years has been incredible. From bringing Birmingham its first two Michelin Star restaurant to building the Cube, BYPY Legends have paved the way for Birmingham’s Business success.”
Find more information on the awards, sponsorship opportunities and fill out your application HERE.
