Whether or not you have submitted an entry for the Building Communities Awards 2026, we encourage you to come along to enjoy the celebrations at Derby Arena on Friday 20th March 2026.
The Building Communities Awards is hosted by EEM to recognise and celebrate professionalism, excellence and innovation within the housing and construction community. The event is an opportunity to network with around 550 professionals whilst showcasing your outstanding work, and enjoying a three course dinner and drinks.
Thank you to Matthews & Tannert Limited for their headline sponsorship for 2026.
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, award presentations, a charity raffle with fantastic prizes to be won, entertainment, late night snacks and a lively DJ with drinks flowing until late.
Tickets are priced at £100+VAT pp and tables seat up to 10 guests.
All event surplus and fundraising will go directly to the Efficiency East Midlands Foundation to benefit East Midlands communities.
The categories for 2026 are as follows:
🏆 Best use of an EEM Community Donation
🏆 Collaborative Working
🏆 Community Impact
🏆 Contractor of the Year
🏆 Innovative Solution of the Year
🏆 Refurbishment Project of the Year
🏆 Sustainability
🏆 Resident Impact
🏆 Supplier of the Year
🏆 Procurement Excellence
The deadline for entries has now passed.
