A NEW awards programme that celebrates businesses and contributions to the community in Coventry is being launched this autumn.
The first ceremony will be launched next spring celebrating innovation, global success, growth and commitment to the community.
Entries for the awards will be open in September and shortlists will be drawn up before the ceremony at the Belgrade Theatre next March.
At the end of September there will be a launch event where the full list of categories for the awards will be announced.
Corin Crane, chief executive of the Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce, said “We’ve been talking for some time about bringing an awards event to Coventry and Warwickshire that champions the brilliance of our businesses and those who do amazing work in our communities.
“And we’re thrilled to be launching the Coventry and Warwickshire Business and Community Awards 2025 because they will do exactly that. It will be an awards event, but with a difference.
“We want to be able to attract the biggest companies in the region right through to grassroots organisations to be part of it.
“Business growth means more jobs, more investment and a stronger regional economy and that should be felt right across our communities so it’s something we have to highlight and celebrate.”
The Belgrade Theatre will host the awards ceremony as well as being a partner of the event.
Neil Murray, Belgrade Theatre Interim CEO, said: “As a venue and an organisation in the heart of Coventry, that’s worked so closely with its varied businesses and communities since 1958, we’re incredibly proud to play host to this inaugural ceremony.
“We welcome the opportunity to show off our extraordinary building and also, hopefully, to give a flavour of the range of work that happens here and in our neighbouring communities.
“We look forward to extending a warm Belgrade welcome to everyone next spring.”
