Shining a light on the region’s property and construction industry, this year’s event will take place on Thursday 3rd October, at the Trent Bridge Cricket Ground.

The East Midlands Bricks Awards, organised by East Midlands Business Link Magazine, is a long-standing independent awards and publicity programme recognising development projects, businesses 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.

Our categories are: ● Architect of the Year ● Deal of the Year ● Excellence in Design ● Contractor of the Year ● Residential Development of the Year ● Most Active Agent ● Developer of the Year ● Responsible Business of the Year ● Commercial Development of the Year ● Sustainable Development of the Year ● Overall Winner (this award cannot be entered, with the winner, and recipient of a year of marketing/publicity worth £20,000, selected from those nominated)

A highlight in the business calendar since 2015, the glittering awards ceremony also presents a prime opportunity to network and celebrate with the leaders of property and construction businesses over complementary drinks and nibbles.

The event will additionally feature Paul Southby as keynote speaker. Paul is a partner at Geldards LLP, chair of the Advisory Board to Nottingham Business School, chair of Broadway independent cinema in Nottingham’s Lace Market, and a longstanding trustee of environmental charity Clean Rivers Trust. He is chair of Nottingham Partners, a group of businesses that supports the work of the local inward investment agency, Invest in Nottingham, and a board member and past chair of Marketing Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Limited. Paul is also a former High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire (2022/23).

Paul said: “The East Midlands development and property community faces an exciting time ahead with a new government in place and the advent of a new East Midlands Combined County Authority under the leadership of the first Mayor of the East Midlands. As we step into this new political and economic phase, the East Midlands Bricks Awards 2024 is a great opportunity to look back on our past successes, to reflect on where we are as a region, to consider what needs fixing, and – looking forward – to emphasise our region’s strengths as a strong investment location.”

With nominations now closed, and judging underway, tickets can be booked for the event – click here to secure yours.