A Memorable Night at the Midland Marketing Awards 2024
Last night, I had the pleasure of attending the Midland Marketing Awards, hosted at the stunning Grand Hotel Birmingham. It was an evening filled with excitement, inspiration, and incredible talent from across the Midlands.
A huge shoutout to Kim Leary and her fantastic team for pulling off such a brilliant event. Special recognition must also go to Jo Bird, whose keynote talk on “breaking boxes to find the golden nuggets” was not only inspiring but left a lasting impression on many of us in the room.
Cosmik Carrot’s Honour as a Finalist
I’m proud to share that Cosmik Carrot was a finalist for the Best Use of Data award, a category that highlights one of the core strengths of our business. Being recognised in this category, alongside some of the region’s top talents, was a true honour.
Although we didn’t win, I want to offer my warm congratulations to the Lichfield Garrick Theatre, who took home the award. Kudos to Helen Jackson and the entire team for their well-deserved success! It’s always motivating to see innovative approaches to data being celebrated, and I’m thrilled to have been part of that conversation.
Building Connections
One of the best parts of the evening was connecting with so many incredible people in the industry. It was a pleasure meeting Sophie Blackmore, Helen Jackson, Amelia Such, Amanda Lowe, Hannah-Jane Albone, and Claire Ferreira—a truly inspiring group of professionals. I also had the chance to finally meet Hannah Montgomery in person, which was a highlight!
A Personal Touch
While the night was filled with positivity, it was also an evening of mixed emotions for me personally. Unfortunately, my fiancée couldn’t join me, as she has been recovering from a challenging battle with covid pneumonia and a pulmonary embolism. She spent the first part of September in intensive care, and while she’s now on the road to recovery, the timeline for her long covid symptoms remains uncertain.
Despite her absence, I had the pleasure of attending the event with my non-executive board advisor, better known as ‘Dad’. Sharing this experience with him made the evening all the more special. Quality time with family is something we can often overlook as business owners, and last night reminded me of how precious that time is.
Looking Ahead
I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations to all the finalists and winners from last night. It was an honour to be included among such a talented group, and I’m already looking forward to what the Midland Marketing Awards 2025 will bring!
Thank you once again to everyone who made the evening so memorable. Here’s to continued success, innovation, and meaningful connections in the year ahead.
