Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Knapton Wright backs the East Midlands Bricks Awards 2025: “sponsoring a category was a natural choice for us”

Knapton Wright has joined the sponsor line up for the East Midlands Bricks Awards 2025, backing the Most Active Agent category.

Knapton Wright is a marketing agency that works with brands that put people and the planet first. Whether you are aspiring to be better and do better, are already stuck into your sustainability journey but could be better at shouting about it, or need expert input on what step to take next, the team can support you with all of it.

From heritage projects to sustainable development and renewables, the Knapton Wright team loves getting stuck into creating marketing that demonstrates the awesome work you’re doing.

Alex Wright, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Knapton Wright, said: “As an agency that works with brands who put people and the planet first, sponsoring a category in the East Midlands Bricks Awards 2025 – which is working to regionally recognise a sector that is increasingly emphasising the importance of sustainability across the board – was a natural choice for us.

“Property and construction as a sector keeps the business world moving, often quite literally and provides essential expertise for businesses of all shapes and sizes. After years spent studying architecture and the built environment at The Bartlett, I’m always keen to support those doing great things in the industry.

“As a creative agency, we love people who make a difference, bring great energy and make stuff happen. And, having worked with a handful of agents over the past few years, we’ve seen firsthand the time, knowledge and effort that goes into being a trusted partner for businesses looking for premises. In a time when the economy is feeling the pinch, it’s fantastic to see commercial agents being creative, innovative and recognising that first-class service is essential to ongoing success.

“The team are looking forward to catching up with existing contacts and making new connections with the cream of the property and construction sectors at Trent Bridge in October, what a venue! It’ll be interesting to see which businesses are crowned category winners in what we know is a very competitive space.”

Guests network at the East Midlands Bricks Awards

The East Midlands Bricks Awards, which will take place on Thursday 2nd October at Nottingham’s famous Trent Bridge Cricket Ground, celebrates the successes of property and construction companies in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and Northamptonshire.

Recognising those behind the changing landscape of the East Midlands, the occasion highlights 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. It also toasts the work of architects, agencies, and those behind large schemes.

Nominating a company or project for the awards is a great way to showcase your successes, recognise your team’s efforts, bolster morale, and reach our audience of over 60,000 business readers, while also offering a chance to connect with respected professionals. It’s completely free to enter and making the top three finalists in your category also wins you free tickets to the event.

Alex Wright added: “Demonstrating what you can do and winning an award, or awards, for that, not only gives you the recognition you deserve, but is arguably the most impactful way to raise your business’s profile. People want to work with award-winning companies, and great people want to work for them, too. It’s not hard to see how effective awards can be when they’re included as part of your business development and recruitment activity.

“The real value of entering isn’t just about winning either; it’s about the insight the process offers. Preparing an entry forces you to pause, reflect on achievements, identify areas for improvement, and celebrate success. Even if you don’t walk away with a trophy, you gain insights, benchmarking against peers, and opportunities to raise your profile through PR, networking, and credibility.

“With nominations not closing until August 15th, businesses still have plenty of time to submit their applications. Our top tips? Use clear evidence and measurable results to back up your application. Show the judges what makes you stand out. Every word counts, use them wisely.”

To make a nomination for the 10th annual East Midlands Bricks Awards, please click here or on a category link below.

Categories include:

All finalists will have the chance to take home the Overall Winner award, which this year comes with a grand prize of a year of marketing/publicity worth £20,000, with the opportunity to split or gift the marketing to a charity of your choice.

Nominations will close on Friday 15th August.

New for this year, all entrants will also have the opportunity to be featured on our dedicated nominee showcase on the East Midlands Business Link website, providing space for marketing your achievements. Upon submitting a nomination, we will get in touch for any information, imagery, and video nominees would like to be featured on their showcase page.

The East Midlands Bricks Awards 2025

What: The East Midlands Bricks Awards 2025

When: Thursday 2nd October (4.30pm – 7.30pm)

Where: Derek Randall Suite, Trent Bridge Cricket Ground, Nottingham

Keynote speaker: Councillor Nadine Peatfield – Leader of Derby City Council, Cabinet Member for City Centre, Regeneration, Strategy and Policy, and Deputy Mayor of the East Midlands

Tickets: Available here

Dress code: Standard business attire

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