Sponsored by University of Derby Our headline award recognises an influential professional who has significantly contributed to their industry during their career to date demonstrating how they are progressing within the business. Entrants will demonstrate how they have made an impact upon their organisation’s growth.
Who is the award for?
- A promising young professional who shows great potential to progress rapidly up the career ladder
- A young business leader who has made a significant contribution to their workplace
- An individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the young business community in the East Midlands
2026 Award Finalists
- Charlotte Summers – Midland Lead
- Kyle Hazeldine – Midland Lead
- Jess Payne – Lake Energy
- William Broad – Rail Forum
- Josh Lindley – LJM Solutions
- Kikelomo Solomon-Ayeni – Red 19 Creatives CIC
