With entries closing next month for Business Link’s prestigious East Midlands Bricks Awards 2025, there’s also a grand prize worth £20,000 up for grabs at the celebration of the region’s property and construction industry – going to the event’s Overall Winner.
While this award cannot be entered, the Overall Winner will be selected from those nominated for the occasion’s 10 other categories and will receive a year of marketing/publicity worth £20,000, with the opportunity to split or gift the marketing to a charity of your choice.
Speaking with Business Link, Gary Pearce, Managing Director at SEV, the sponsor of Overall Winner, shared: “We’re proud to be sponsoring the East Midlands Bricks Awards 2025. As a company committed to supporting sustainable growth and delivering innovative energy and infrastructure solutions, SEV is excited to celebrate the organisations and individuals shaping the future of the East Midlands’ built environment.
“The Bricks Awards are a fantastic platform to recognise the remarkable work happening across the region — from transformative developments to outstanding community projects. We’re particularly looking forward to connecting with like-minded professionals and celebrating the ingenuity and impact of this year’s finalists.
“We encourage businesses of all sizes to enter and showcase their achievements. Whether you’re driving regeneration, delivering infrastructure, or pioneering sustainability, this is your moment to be recognised.”
Nominations for the event are open, and now is the perfect time to make your submissions, ahead of the deadline (Friday 15th August). Better yet, it’s completely free to enter and making the top three finalists in your category also wins you free tickets to the event, where you’ll be in the running for one of our coveted awards.
To nominate your (or another) business/development for one of our awards, please click on a category link below or visit this page.
Categories include:
- Contractor of the Year
- Developer of the Year
- Architects of the Year
- Most Active Agent
- Deal of the Year
- Residential Development of the Year
- Sustainable Development of the Year
- Commercial Development of the Year
- Excellence in Design
- Responsible Business of the Year
- Overall Winner (this award cannot be entered, with all finalists having the chance to take home the Overall Winner award)
Nominations will close on Friday 15th August.
A highlight in the business calendar, winners will be revealed at the East Midlands Bricks Awards’ 10th annual awards ceremony on Thursday 2nd October, at the Trent Bridge Cricket Ground – an evening of celebration and networking with property and construction professionals from across the East Midlands.
Attendees will also hear from Councillor Nadine Peatfield – Leader of Derby City Council, Cabinet Member for City Centre, Regeneration, Strategy and Policy, and Deputy Mayor of the East Midlands – our keynote speaker.
Tickets can now be booked for the East Midlands Bricks Awards 2025, click here to secure yours.
Connect with local decision makers over nibbles and complimentary drinks while applauding the outstanding companies and projects in our region.
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.
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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