The Institute of Directors in the West Midlands is determined that its prestige Director of the Year Awards will be a stand-out for the third year running.
In both 2011 and 2012 winners going on to the national awards in London have walked away with major accolades.
Two years ago Craig Errington, chief executive of Birmingham-based Wesleyan Assurance Society, was named overall Director of the Year, also taking the Director of the Year (Large Company) category.
In 2012 Dean Walton, sustainability director of West Midlands construction business, the Alumet Group, was victorious in the Environmental/Corporate Responsibility category in the national awards. West Midlands Director of the Year. Peter Maskell, chief executive of the Birmingham-based BHSF healthcare, was highly commended in the Director of the Year (Small and Medium-sized Company) section as was Richard Close, of Briggs Equipment UK, Large Company.
And Samantha Porter, marketing director with Birmingham’s Wesleyan Assurance Society, was highly commended in Young Director of the Year.
“It shows the strength and abilities of this region’s leaders of industry,” said John Phillips, regional director.
“We are looking to keep the success rolling and I am confident we will have another list of excellent candidates who will be a credit to the West Midlands. We have strength in depth – people with experience and talent – and it shows. I would urge as many people as possible to apply.
“The Director of the Year Awards ceremony is truly inspiring.”
The IoD West Midlands Director of the Year Awards 2013 are a champagne breakfast event, taking place on Tuesday, May 14, 7.30 to 10.00, in the 1882 Suite, Edgbaston Stadium, Warwickshire County Cricket Club. Tickets are £35 plus VAT (£42). Tables of 10 are available at £315 plus VAT (£378).
Arti Halai, local broadcaster and director of Fleet Consulting, will be the compere.
Entry to the competition is free; valuable sponsorship opportunities are also available.
Nominations are now being accepted, and an application form can be downloaded from www.iod.com/westmidlands. They cover the following categories: Large Company; SME; Young Director (under 42); Family Business; Environmental/CSR; and Not for profit/public sector.
An overall West Midlands winner will be selected once the categories are decided.
The awards are open to all directors or those of similar status. This includes LLPs, partners, appropriate sole traders and public sector employees. You do not need to be an IoD member to enter.
