Building Communities Awards 2020

Date: The last ceremony took place on Friday 28th February 2020
Time: 6:15pm for a 7:15pm start
Venue: Athena, Queen St, Leicester LE1 1QD
Call: 01246 395608
Email: sophia@eem.org.uk

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About the awards

The Building Communities Awards is hosted by procurement consortium, EEM Ltd, to recognise and celebrate professionalism, excellence and innovation within the housing and construction community.

The event is an opportunity to network with almost 500 professionals whilst showcasing your outstanding work, and enjoying a three course dinner and drinks.

The Building Communities Awards has built up a reputation for being one of the biggest and best events of its kind in the region. The fun-packed black tie evening includes a drinks reception, a three course meal, the awards ceremony itself, a charity auction and raffle with fantastic prizes to be won, a cashless casino, late night snacks, a fun photobooth and a late-night DJ until 3am!

Charity fundraising

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    We will be supported two charities in 2020:

    BulliesOut
    A national, award winning anti-bullying charity who in addition to their e-mentoring support, provide innovative, engaging and interactive anti-bullying workshops and training programmes that are developed to reduce bullying in schools and the workplace; change attitudes and behaviours, recognise and respect difference, understand impact and consequences and raise confidence and self-esteem.

    Focus
    A Leicester-based charity who support young people aged 13-25 years to develop the skills, confidence and aspirations to lead fulfilling lives and to make a positive contribution through volunteering.

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Event Host & Celebrity Guest:

Presenting the Building Communities Awards 2020 was the TV personality, actor, presenter, vocalist and professional speaker Des Coleman.

Celebrating 25 years in Film, Theatre and Television, Des is a busy man who never stops. You can see him presenting the weather on ITV Central and touring the country as Sammy Davis Jr in The Rat Pack.

He continues to host corporate shows and award ceremonies across the UK and you can also booked Des as a singer for your private party or special occasion.

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Overnight Accommodation:

We arranged a discount rate with the Encore Ramada Leicester of £79 inc VAT per room including breakfast.

This hotel is just a 2 minute walk from the Athena venue.

Some guest preferred to book directly with the Mercure, Premier Inn or Ibis which are all within a 6 minute walk from the Athena.

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The ten award categories:


▸ In-house Maintenance Team of the Year

▸ Community Impact

▸ Innovative Product

▸ Apprentice of the Year

▸ Distributor of the Year

▸ Contractor of the Year

▸ Development Strategy of the Year

▸ Partnership of the Year

▸ Project of the Year - Under £3m

▸ Project of the Year - Over £3m

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The 2020 sponsors were


Dodd Group - Headline Sponsor

J Tomlinson

Fortem

Cawarden Co

Buildbase

Nationwide Windows & Doors

Aico

Sustainable Building Services (UK) Ltd

Robert Woodhead Limited

Bamford Doors

Rixonway Kitchens

CEF

EnviroVent

Glen Dimplex Heating & Ventilation

ADEY Professional Heating Solutions

Novus Property Solutions

Vent-Axia

The 2020 judges were:

Amanda Batham - Business & Marketing Consultant – AJB Consultancy Services
Rachel Hayward - Managing Director of Ask the Chameleon (Bid Writer | Coach | Trainer)
Andrew Carpenter - Chief Executive of Structural Timber Association and of Constructing Excellence
Steve Hale - Independent Housing Consultant





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