In less than a month the East Midlands Bricks Awards 2022 will take place on Thursday 15 September, at the famous Trent Bridge Cricket Ground.
Celebrating the region’s property and construction industry while providing a prime opportunity to connect with local decision makers over canapés and complimentary drinks, the event has been backed by a plethora of prestigious sponsors.
Meet the sponsors of the East Midlands Bricks Awards 2022
Blueprint Interiors – sponsor of most active agent
Workplace consultants and commercial office interior fit-out specialists Blueprint Interiors offer award-winning, people-focused office design and fit out with the aim to create environments that have a positive impact on those that use them.
Blueprint’s work involves transforming average spaces into inspiring workplaces that prioritise wellbeing and where people feel empowered to achieve their goals.
The company, which is based in Ashby de la Zouch, is sponsoring the most active agent category for the third year running. The winner of this category will be the estate agents who has had the biggest impact on the commercial property sector over the last 12 months, whether that be in deals done, quality of any given deal, or excellent customer service.
Frank Key – sponsor of commercial development of the year
Since 1907 Frank Key have been renowned for supplying market-leading building, plumbing and timber materials. Built on family values, it has grown to now stock interiors, landscaping, civils and drainage products, as well as providing high-quality plant and tool hire equipment, making Frank Key a true one-stop shop for all your project requirements.
Frank Key understands that convenience and getting the right product, at the right time and place is important to all its customers, as such it now covers a larger area across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Yorkshire and Lancashire.
A returning sponsor of commercial development of the year, the winner of this category will be the 
commercial development that has gone above and beyond in fulfilling the criteria of the build, in terms of design and construction. This can include special requirements, features or elements that make the commercial development stand out from the crowd. Developments must have been completed within the last 12 months.
Press for Attention PR – sponsor of responsible business of the year
Press for Attention PR’s founder, Greg Simpson, quite simply thinks that PR is ‘broken’. It appears out of reach for so many businesses but it does not need to be like this. Greg established the agency in 2008 having spent the previous decade announcing business news to the regional and national press, or receiving it as a former journalist. He
had worked for FTSE 100 firms, charities and start-ups and conducted press conferences with Sir Richard Branson and James Caan.
As well as being a former journalist, Greg has been a marketing manager for a £60m business, and is the author of The Small Business Guide To PR. This background ensures a deep understanding of every facet of a successful PR campaign – from a journalist’s, client’s and consultant’s perspective.
Press for Attention is returning to sponsor the responsible business award for another year. The winner of this award will have demonstrated corporate responsibility in their field, working in harmony and for the betterment of the local community in which it operates and setting a shining example for the rest of the supply chain.
Sterling Commercial Finance – sponsor of residential development of the year
Established in the year 2000, Sterling Commercial Finance have been arranging commercial finance for its clients for over 20 years. Its professional team are from a commercial banking and accountancy background and have extensive experience in Commercial Mortgages, Property Funding, Business Loans, Invoice and Asset Finance. Sterling also source funding for Company Acquisitions and Management Buy-Outs.
Over the years, it has become increasingly difficult for a business to approach their existing bank for funding. As an independent commercial finance brokerage, Sterling can help you source and secure finance from its panel of Challenger Banks, Specialist Lenders and Alternative Finance providers.
Sterling is another repeat sponsor, backing residential 
development of the year. The winner of this category will be the scheme that has displayed a true commitment to providing much-needed housing in the East Midlands. There is no size limit, but schemes must have been completed over the last 12 months.
Ward – sponsor of developer of the year
Specialists in metal recycling and waste management, Ward aims to prevent 100% of the waste it collects from ending up in landfill. With a turnover in excess of £300million Ward is the largest independent metal and waste recycling company in the Midlands with multiple sites nationwide. Stretching from London to Middlesbrough it can provide UK coverage for metal and recycling solutions.
An ISO accredited, multi-award winning, fourth generation family-run business, Ward has been established for over 80 years and now employs over 400 people locally with a fleet of more than 120 modern vehicles.
Ward is returning to sponsor developer of the year for another year. The winner of this category will be the 
developer that has truly pushed the limit over the last 12 months. Their scheme(s) will have shown to not only be a success, but that there was true demand for them. The winning developer will have displayed courage in a tough market to deliver award winning results. There is no size limit, but schemes must have been completed over the last 12 months.
Blythin & Brown Insurance Brokers – sponsor of deal of the year
Blythin & Brown’s experienced team are here to help guide you through all your insurance and risk management needs whether that be for your business, personal life or a combination of the two. The firm understands the ever-changing demands of business today and looks to use its expertise and knowledge to explore new ways of managing and reducing your risk exposure, giving you more time to focus on what matters to you.
With 50 years experience, Blythin & Brown help businesses meet the needs of their insurers to obtain the most competitive deal. Blythin & Brown works with an extensive list of leading UK insurance providers to offer the very best package to suit your needs.
Coming on board as sponsor of deal of the year for the first time, the winner of this 
category will be the deal that has truly pushed the boundaries over the last 12 months – from jobs created to complexity, size and scale. However, that’s not to say the biggest deal will automatically win; the deal which has had most impact in the East Midlands is what we’re looking for. The winning deal will have displayed courage in a tough market to deliver a great outcome for all concerned. Deal must have been completed over the last 12 months.
OMS – sponsor of architects of the year
Trading for over 23 years, OMS was founded by Clive Ormerod to build on his extensive experience and to provide consultancy and training services to the highest possible standards and with a culture that is recognised as highly ethical. With a clear focus on listening to its customers, OMS has grown through developing solutions that meet customer needs and aspirations.
Today, OMS has a core team at its head office and training centre in Leicestershire, as well as a number of other training venues throughout the Midlands and UK and a network of specialist associates, enabling it to provide a broad range of expertise to public and private sector organisations of all sizes.
Returning to sponsor architects of the year in 2022, the winner of this award will be the 
architects who have had the greatest impact on the region, be it in a single development or a series of them. Originality, the ability to rise to a challenge or initiative shown in accomplishing a difficult brief, this award celebrates our architects. Schemes must have been completed over the last 12 months.
Cawarden – sponsor of excellence in design
Cawarden is a family-owned and operated specialist contractor with over 35 years of experience in delivering exemplary projects.
It has a rich history of successfully delivering demolition, land remediation and earthworks projects across the UK. These activities remain its core business. However, its capability continues to grow to meet the changing needs of its valued clients.
Today, Cawarden offers a range of services that can be tailored to clients’ requirements. Cawarden can fulfil a one-off service or integrated ‘destruction to construction’ solution – resulting in value-engineering, programme efficiencies and value for money.
Cawarden is a new sponsor this year, backing excellence in design, the winner of which will be those who have shown true originality in design excellence across a scheme or schemes over the last 12 months, whether this be aesthetically, functionally or in any other manner.
Viridis Building Services – sponsor of sustainable development of the year
Viridis Building Services are experts in helping you create sustainable, appealing and cost-effective buildings. They understand how every single detail in the construction of a building can impact our environment. Working in partnership with architects, builders, project managers and their clients, they provide intelligent, innovative and, above all, sustainable building services to projects across a wide range of sectors.
From designing in core sustainable principles at the earliest stages of projects, through to delivering low-carbon, low-cost lighting, water and energy systems, Viridis are ensuring the East Midlands spearheads Sustainability and Environmental Design.
Returning to sponsor sustainable development of the year, the winner of this award will be the scheme that has displayed a true commitment to sustainable development in the East Midlands, whether this be in an environmental development, social enterprise or a scheme which will benefit the region in other ways, so long as it benefits the future generation. Schemes must have been completed over the last 12 months.
RammSanderson – sponsor of contractor of the year
RammSanderson are ecology, arboriculture, and flood risk consultants, providing services to a wide range of public and private sector clients across all scales of developments. They are founded on the principles of customer service, technical excellence and pragmatic solution-based consulting.
RammSanderson was established by Oliver Ramm and Nick Sanderson in 2014. Since then they have grown to a team of 40 staff over offices in the East Midlands, West Midlands, Yorkshire and Northern Ireland.
RammSanderson are backing contractor of the year for the first time this year, which celebrates the contractors who work on the project. This
award celebrates builders, construction companies and the contractors themselves, and nominees should be those who have gone above and beyond the word of the contract to deliver a truly exceptional service. Contracts must have been within the last 12 months.
Streets Chartered Accountants – sponsor of overall winner
Streets Chartered Accountants is a well-established and widely respected mid-tier, top 40 UK firm of Chartered Accountants, advising a diverse portfolio of entrepreneurial growth companies, high net worth individuals and third sector not for profit organisations.
Streets are a full-service firm offering audit and assurance services, indirect and direct tax advisory and compliance services, as well as corporate finance and employment tax advisory services to clients. As a truly multi-disciplinary practice Streets also offer commercial legal advice and services, along with personal financial planning.
The practice was founded in 1907 and today has annualised fee income of £20 million, 36 partners and over 200 staff.
Repeatedly returning to sponsor the overall winner award at the Bricks, this award cannot be entered, with the winner selected from those nominated and receiving a year of marketing/publicity worth £20,000.
Brooklands Service Group – drinks sponsor
Brooklands Service Group are specialist providers of exterior cleaning services and have been supporting some of the UK’s largest house builders and construction companies over the last seven years.
Backing the Bricks for the first time this year, the business is the event’s drinks sponsor.
