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DAY 2 OF JUDGING | BIRMINGHAM AWARDS 2026

What an intense day it’s been so far!

Today marks Day 2 of judging for the 11th Birmingham Awards, as we welcome our finalists from across the business categories for their face-to-face interviews.

The standard has been incredibly high, with passionate individuals, inspiring entrepreneurs and outstanding businesses sharing their journeys, achievements and the positive impact they are making across Birmingham.

The judging process is thorough, rigorous, fair and transparent, with our independent judging panels taking the time to listen, question, challenge and carefully assess each finalist on merit.

And that’s exactly how it should be. These awards carry real meaning, and recognising excellence comes with a responsibility to get it right.

It’s certainly not an easy task for our judges, especially with so much talent in the room!

A huge thank you to our dedicated judges for giving their time, expertise and commitment to ensuring the integrity of the process.

Birmingham has so much to be proud of, and today is another reminder of why we do what we do.

The countdown is on to 7th November 2026, when we come together to celebrate the very best of our city!

#BirminghamAwards #BrumAwards26 #OneBrum #ProudToBeBrum

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SPONSOR APPRECIATION – AGA WEALTH MANAGEMENT

We are delighted to welcome and thank AGA Wealth Management for their valued support as a sponsor of the 11th Birmingham Awards 2026!

For 11 years, the Birmingham Awards have proudly celebrated the incredible people, businesses and organisations that make our city extraordinary.

The continued success and impact of these Awards would not be possible without the support of organisations like AGA Wealth Management, who share our passion for recognising excellence, championing achievement and celebrating the very best of Birmingham.

Thank you, AGA Wealth Management, for believing in our vision and supporting a celebration that truly puts Birmingham in the spotlight.

We look forward to celebrating together on Saturday 7th November 2026 at The Eastside Rooms, Birmingham!

One City. One Community. One Celebration. ❤️

#BrumAwards26 #OneBrum #AGAWealthManagement

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Women in Tech Awards 2026 | Official Highlights 🎬

WHAT A NIGHT! Celebrating the Women Shaping the Future of Tech!

Relive the energy, excitement and unforgettable moments from the 7th National Women in Tech Awards 2026, held on Saturday 3rd October at the Birmingham Conference & Events Centre.

An incredible evening bringing together some of the UK’s most inspiring women in technology, celebrating innovation, leadership, achievements and those breaking barriers across the industry.

From emotional award wins and inspiring speeches to fantastic networking and electrifying entertainment from Hit The Dhol and The Undercover Artists, this was more than an awards ceremony – it was a true B Events Experience!

A huge congratulations to all our finalists and winners, and a special thank you to our Headline Sponsor Birmingham City University, supporting sponsors SCC, NTT DATA and Millennium Point, our dedicated judging panel and everyone who helped make the evening such a success.

For seven years, the Women in Tech Awards have championed talent, celebrated achievements and inspired the next generation. And we’re only getting started!

🎥 Watch the highlights and experience the magic of #WITA26!

📅 Save the Date: 15th October 2027 – We look forward to doing it all again!

#WomenInTechAwards #WITA26 #WomenShapingTech

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LAST CHANCE TO VOTE! THE CLOCK IS TICKING!

🏆 BIRMINGHAM AWARDS 2026 🏆

Today is your FINAL opportunity to have your say and support the incredible individuals, businesses and organisations making a real difference in our city!

From inspiring community champions to outstanding businesses and individuals, the Birmingham Awards celebrate the very best of Brum!

🗳️ HAVE YOU CAST YOUR VOTE?

Your vote is an opportunity to recognise those who go above and beyond, making Birmingham a city we can all be proud of.

⏳ VOTING CLOSES TONIGHT!
📅 Tuesday 13th October 2026
🕛 Midnight – NO EXTENSIONS!

Don’t leave it too late! Show your support, spread the word and make your vote count!

Birmingham, this is YOUR city, YOUR people, YOUR awards!

#BrumAwards26 #OneBrum #BirminghamAwards #VoteNow

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HOSPITALITY TUESDAYS at Trillium

At Trillium, we know how much hard work goes into hospitality. Long shifts, late nights and looking after everyone else first.

So, every Tuesday, we’re giving our friends in the industry 50% off food as a little thank you from us. Whether you work in a restaurant, bar, hotel, café, kitchen, front of house or behind the scenes, we’d love to welcome you in.

More details → link in our bio

#birminghamrestaurants #colmorerow #independentbirmingham #birmingham #hospitality

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Honoured to be a finalist for TWO awards at this years @birminghamawards 2026!!

Networker of the year & Small business of the year 🫶🏼❤️
My venue is also up for best restaurant!

A year ago I started off my journey back in the corporate sector after having my son & I could never of imagined that I’d be here now. I’ve worked so hard in being a name in the city that people associate with in Events & two nominations proves hard work pays off

Id like to wish everyone good luck (the people in these categories are phenomenal!) & a thank you to everyone that supports me!

Please 🙏🏼 VOTE 🗳️ I love to bring home a win to my baby & show him that the sacrifice has paid off (link in comments)

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MORE THAN AN AWARDS NIGHT. IT’S A B EVENTS EXPERIENCE!

For 11 years, the Birmingham Awards have celebrated the incredible people, businesses and organisations making our city extraordinary.

It’s about more than trophies. It’s about recognition, inspiration, connections and celebrating everything that makes Birmingham special. ❤️

And when it comes to the night itself… the atmosphere, the entertainment, the energy, the people and those unforgettable moments.

If you’ve experienced a B Events night before… If You Know, You Know! 😉

And if you haven’t, maybe it’s time you discovered what you’ve been missing.

📅 Saturday 7th November 2026

One city. One incredible celebration. One night you won’t want to miss.

#BrumAwards26 #OneBrum #BEvents #BirminghamAwards #IYKYK

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HAVE YOU VOTED FOR YOUR FAVOURITES YET?

⏳ THE CLOCK IS TICKING!

The Birmingham Awards 2026 are getting closer, and there’s still time to show your support for the incredible individuals, businesses and organisations making a real difference across our city! ❤️

🌟 From inspiring community champions to outstanding businesses, innovators and changemakers – our finalists represent the very best of Birmingham!

Who deserves your vote?

📢 VOTING CLOSES TUESDAY 13TH OCTOBER 2026!

Remember, public voting is just one part of our judging process. Our independent judges also carefully consider the strength of each nomination and the achievements of our finalists.

✅ Cast your vote
✅ Support your favourites
✅ Share the love and spread the word!

🏆 Birmingham Awards 2026
📅 Awards Ceremony: Saturday 7th November 2026

Let’s celebrate the people who make Birmingham such an incredible city!

ONE CITY. ONE COMMUNITY. ONE BRUM. ❤️

#BrumAwards26 #OneBrum #BirminghamAwards #VoteNow

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🎥 WINNERS’ INTERVIEW | HMO PROPERTY DEAL OF THE YEAR 🏆

We caught up with YPV 1 Ltd following their win as HMO Property Deal of the Year at the National Property Awards 2026.

Turning a derelict building into a successful property investment takes vision, strategy and determination — and YPV 1 Ltd has demonstrated exactly that!

The team transformed the long-neglected Castle Inn in Highley, Shropshire, into a high-quality 17-bedroom en-suite HMO, bringing a once-forgotten property back into productive use.

The numbers tell an impressive story:

🏠 Purchase Price: £100,000
🔨 Total Project Cost: £484,000
📈 Revaluation: £755,000
🤝 Secured: Five-year commercial lease

Through creative finance, strategic planning and hands-on project delivery, YPV 1 Ltd has demonstrated how smart property investment can generate strong commercial returns while creating quality accommodation and lasting value for the local community.

A great example of seeing potential where others see challenges!

▶️ Watch the winners’ interview and hear the story behind this impressive transformation and what winning this national award means to the team.

A huge congratulations to YPV 1 Ltd on this outstanding achievement! 👏🏆

#NPA26 #RiseInProperty #YPV1Ltd #HMOProperty

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AI IN FINANCE

Who is transforming financial services through AI?

AI is changing how organisations understand risk, identify fraud, serve customers, make decisions and manage financial operations.

The AI in Finance Award will recognise organisations and individuals using AI responsibly to deliver measurable improvements within banking, fintech, insurance, investment, accounting or wider financial services.

Who is doing work that deserves greater recognition?

Tag them below.

✅ Free to enter
📅 20 March 2027

🌐 www.aiimpactukawards.co.uk

#AIImpact #AIIA27 #FinTech #AIinFinance #FinancialInnovation

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🎥 WINNERS’ INTERVIEW | INTERIOR/PROJECT DESIGNER OF THE YEAR

We caught up with @wildkindinteriors following their win as Interior/Project Designer of the Year at the National Property Awards 2026.

Founded by Louise Wynne, this Leeds-based interior design and home staging business is making its mark by creating distinctive, commercially focused spaces for developers, investors and landlords.

Bringing together nearly 20 years of design experience with strong property expertise, Louise approaches every project with a clear understanding that great design isn’t simply about how a space looks - it’s about functionality, experience and long-term value.

Through structured design processes, CGI visualisation and detailed project planning, Wild Kind Interiors helps clients minimise costly changes while creating beautifully considered spaces designed to make a lasting impact.

▶️ Watch the winners’ interview and hear what being recognised as Interior/Project Designer of the Year means to Louise and Wild Kind Interiors.

Congratulations Wild Kind Interiors on a fantastic achievement! 👏🏆

#NPA26 #RiseInProperty #WildKindInteriors #InteriorDesign

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🎥 WINNERS’ INTERVIEW | ARCHITECTS PRACTICE OF THE YEAR

We caught up with Portfolio Architects following their win as Architects Practice of the Year at the National Property Awards 2026.

Since 2017, this boutique RIBA-led practice has established an impressive track record of transforming challenging and underused sites into commercially successful, high-quality developments.

With more than 613 HMO bedrooms and 136 new homes and flats delivered, alongside an outstanding 96% planning approval rate across 48 local authorities, the results speak for themselves.

Led by Emma Smith, the team brings together creative design, planning expertise and commercial understanding, while championing adaptive reuse, sustainability and genuinely liveable spaces.

▶️ Watch the winners’ interview and hear what this national recognition means to the Portfolio Architects team.

Congratulations to Portfolio Architects on a fantastic and well-deserved achievement!

#NPA26 #RiseInProperty #PortfolioArchitects

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