West Midlands Awards 2026: Celebrating Those Who Shape Tomorrow

CELEBRATING THOSE WHO SHAPE TOMORROW 

The West Midlands is shaped by people who turn ambition into action—entrepreneurs who create opportunity, leaders who elevate others, innovators who challenge convention and organisations that strengthen their industries and communities. 

The West Midlands Awards 2026 brings those stories to centre stage. 

More than an awards event, it is a two-day celebration of achievement, influence, resilience and lasting impact, bringing together remarkable individuals and organisations from across the West Midlands and beyond. 

This is where the journey behind the achievement is recognised, the people behind the progress are celebrated and the region’s next chapter begins. 

Where achievement becomes legacy. 

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WHAT TO EXPECT 

Across two days, the West Midlands Awards will create a powerful meeting point for recognition, connection and opportunity. 

Attendees can look forward to: 

• Celebrating outstanding individuals, businesses and organisations 
• Discovering inspiring stories of leadership, innovation and resilience 
• Connecting with entrepreneurs, senior professionals, investors, creators and community leaders 
• Meeting finalists, partners and influential voices from across the region 
• Exploring opportunities to nominate, attend, sponsor, partner and collaborate 

Whether you are building, leading, investing, influencing, innovating or learning, this is your opportunity to be part of a defining celebration of West Midlands excellence. 

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SIX AWARD PROGRAMMES. ONE POWERFUL CELEBRATION. 

01 — BEST BUSINESS AWARDS 

Celebrating enterprise. Recognising excellence. 

Honouring outstanding businesses that demonstrate strong performance, innovation, customer commitment, responsible growth and meaningful economic contribution. 

These awards recognise the companies that transform challenges into opportunities, create employment, serve their customers with distinction and raise the standard within their industries. 

For the businesses that do more than compete—they set the standard. 

02 — ICONIC INFLUENCER AWARDS 

Recognising influence with purpose. 

Celebrating creators, personalities and thought leaders who have built authentic communities and use their voice, creativity and reach to inform, inspire and encourage positive action. 

For the voices that connect people, shape conversations and move culture forward. 

03 — THE LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP AWARD 

Honouring leadership that lives beyond the moment. 

Recognising an exceptional individual whose vision, character and contribution have made a lasting difference to people, organisations or communities. 

This award honours the pioneers, mentors and changemakers whose leadership has enabled others to succeed and helped shape a better future. 

Because true leadership is measured not only by the heights you reach, but by the people you elevate along the way. 

04 — PROPERTY EXCELLENCE AWARDS 

Building more than structures. Building futures. 

Celebrating exceptional achievement across property and real estate—from visionary developers and transformative projects to outstanding agents, investors, architects and property professionals. 

These awards recognise those creating value, transforming places and contributing to the future of the region’s built environment. 

For the people who turn vision into places—and places into possibilities. 

05 — WORKING WOMEN AWARDS 

Celebrating ambition. Courage. Influence. 

Recognising extraordinary women making their mark across business, professional life and their communities. 

From emerging talent to established leaders, these awards celebrate women who lead with purpose, build businesses, break barriers, champion others and redefine what is possible. 

For every woman who dared to begin, refused to stop and created a path for those who follow. 

06 — HOSPITALITY EXCELLENCE AWARDS 

Where service becomes an experience. 

Honouring exceptional hotels, restaurants, venues, hospitality businesses and professionals that create memorable experiences through outstanding service, creativity, innovation and attention to detail. 

For the people who make every guest feel welcomed, valued and remembered. 

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WHY NOMINATE? 

YOUR WORK DESERVES TO BE SEEN. 

A nomination is more than an entry. It is an opportunity to tell your story, recognise the people behind your progress and place your achievements before an audience of business leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals and influential voices. 

RECOGNITION 

Put your achievements centre stage and give your team, organisation or personal journey the recognition it deserves. 

CREDIBILITY 

Being shortlisted or winning can strengthen your professional profile and provide a powerful mark of excellence for clients, partners, employees and stakeholders. 

VISIBILITY 

Become part of the West Midlands Awards story and gain opportunities for recognition across the awards’ promotional channels. 

CONNECTION 

Meet fellow nominees, finalists, business leaders, entrepreneurs and professionals who share your ambition. 

TEAM PRIDE 

Celebrate not only the person receiving the recognition, but everyone whose commitment helped make the achievement possible. 

A MOMENT TO REMEMBER 

Create a milestone that can energise your team, strengthen your story and inspire the next stage of your journey. 

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BEYOND THE TROPHY 

An award should never be only a trophy on a shelf. It should become part of your story. 

A finalist position can become a statement of credibility. 

A winner’s title can become a symbol of trust. 

A moment of recognition can motivate an entire team. 

And one achievement can become the beginning of an even greater chapter. 

NOMINATE NOW 

Submit a nomination or register your interest: 

https://www.westmidlandsawards.com/register-interest 

Be recognised. Celebrate your journey. Inspire what comes next. 

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND? 

The West Midlands Awards welcomes ambitious individuals and organisations, including: 

• Entrepreneurs, founders and business owners 
• Start-ups, scale-ups and SMEs 
• Corporate leaders and senior decision-makers 
• Investors and investment professionals 
• Property and real-estate professionals 
• Influencers, creators and thought leaders 
• Sales, marketing and business-development professionals 
• Technology, innovation and manufacturing businesses 
• Hospitality leaders and professionals 
• Consultants, coaches and professional-service providers 
• Franchise and licensing professionals 
• Universities, business schools and future entrepreneurs 
• Public-sector and economic-development organisations 
• Community leaders and regional partners 

If you are building, investing, leading, influencing, innovating or learning, there is a place for you at the West Midlands Awards 2026. 

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WHY THE WEST MIDLANDS? 

The West Midlands is a region built on enterprise, industry, innovation and diversity. Its story has always been one of reinvention. 

From its industrial foundations to today’s fast-growing technology, professional-services, property, creative, manufacturing, hospitality and entrepreneurial sectors, the region continues to create opportunity and shape the future. 

The West Midlands Awards celebrates that spirit: 

Ambition. Diversity. Enterprise. Innovation. Community. Progress. 

This is where established achievement meets emerging potential—and where the people shaping tomorrow receive the recognition they deserve. 

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THE STAGE IS SET 

On 26–27 November 2026, the National Conference Centre becomes a meeting point for ambition, achievement and opportunity. 

Two days. One powerful community. Countless possibilities. 

Join us to honour outstanding achievements, meet the people moving the region forward and become part of a celebration designed to inspire what comes next. 

WEST MIDLANDS AWARDS 2026 

Thursday 26–Friday 27 November 2026 

The National Conference Centre 

Coventry Road, Bickenhill, B92 0EJ 

NOMINATE. ATTEND. SPONSOR. PARTNER. CELEBRATE. 

West Midlands Awards 2026—Where Achievement Becomes Legacy.