Shining a light on the region’s property and construction industry, nominations will close on Thursday 31 August for East Midlands Business Link’s annual Bricks Awards.
With 10 categories available to enter, the independent awards and publicity programme recognises development projects and people in commercial and public building across the region – from office, industrial and residential schemes, through to community projects such as leisure schemes and schools.
Amongst this year’s categories is Commercial Development of the Year, which can be entered here.
The commercial development that has gone above and beyond in fulfilling the criteria of the build, in terms of design and construction will be the winner of this category. This can include special requirements, features or elements that make the commercial development stand out from the crowd.
Last year the award was won by Galliford Try Construction for Broad Marsh Bus Station and Car Park. Judges said of the development: “What an amazing building to have in Nottingham. This development has helped Nottingham step into the 21st century with a new modern car parking management system, 720 roof mounted solar panels making it the greenest car park in the country. It really is a worthy winner for the Commercial Development of the Year award.”
Jon Marston, Managing Director of Building East Midlands, Galliford Try Construction, who took home three awards at the 2022 event, said: “We are immensely proud of the work that has taken place at Broad Marsh car park, and the recognition it has received at the East Midlands Bricks Awards is just reward for the efforts of the team. I congratulate all those involved for their achievement in winning these three awards.”
Clowes Developments, for Etiquette Park, and Henry Brothers, for the Nottinghamshire Police and Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service joint HQ, were named runners up for the category.
This year’s Commercial Development of the Year award will be sponsored by MKM. Speaking with Business Link, Gavin Moody, Branch Director at MKM Nottingham, said: “MKM are proud to be sponsoring the Commercial Development of the Year category at the annual East Midlands Bricks Awards. It is important to us that we celebrate the construction industry’s achievements and highlight local business development in this way. East Midlands Business Link do a great job with these awards, shining a light on the area and bringing businesses together.”
Sam Shipman, also Branch Director at MKM Nottingham, added: “Each MKM branch takes great pride in supporting its local construction community, helping to ensure these commercial developments are brought to life with the highest standards. The Awards are a fantastic boost for businesses and so easy to enter. It is a great opportunity for companies in the area to celebrate the amazing work that they have been doing and share their successes with the wider industry.”
Submit your nominations for Commercial Development of the Year here before entries close on Thursday 31 August.
Winners will be revealed at a glittering awards ceremony on Thursday 28 September, at the Trent Bridge Cricket Ground – an evening also offering an opportunity to establish new connections with property and construction professionals from across the region.
Other award categories open for entry include: Most Active Estate Agent, Contractor of the Year, Responsible Business of the Year, Residential Development of the Year, Developer of the Year, Deal of the Year, Architects of the Year, Excellence in Design, and Sustainable Development of the Year. All entry forms can be accessed here.
The Overall Winner award will also be presented at the event. This award cannot be entered, with the winner selected from those nominated. The Overall Winner of the East Midlands Bricks Awards 2023 will also receive a year of marketing/publicity worth £20,000.
Book your tickets now
Tickets can now be booked for the East Midlands Bricks Awards 2023 – click here to secure yours.
The special awards evening and networking event will be held on Thursday 28 September 2023 in the Derek Randall Suite at the Trent Bridge Cricket Ground from 4:30pm – 7:30pm.
Connect with local decision makers over canapés and complimentary drinks while applauding the outstanding companies and projects in our region, and hear from Mike Denby, Director of Inward Investment and Place Marketing at Leicester City Council, our keynote speaker.
Dress code is standard business attire.
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