EMEC is delighted to announce that we will once again sponsor the Contractor of the Year award at the East Midlands Bricks Awards 2026, continuing our support for one of the region’s most respected celebrations of excellence in the property and construction sector.
Organised by East Midlands Business Link, the annual Bricks Awards recognise the projects, organisations and individuals helping to shape the built environment across the East Midlands. The event has become a key date in the industry calendar, bringing together developers, contractors, architects, consultants and suppliers to celebrate achievement, innovation and collaboration across the sector.
As a trusted ecological consultancy working alongside developers and contractors throughout the UK, EMEC understands the vital role contractors play in delivering successful projects. From navigating environmental challenges to implementing sustainable construction practices and biodiversity enhancements, contractors are at the forefront of turning ambitious visions into reality.
The Contractor of the Year category recognises organisations that consistently demonstrate exceptional project delivery, professionalism, innovation and commitment to quality. It celebrates those businesses that set the benchmark for excellence and make a lasting contribution to the region’s construction industry.
Susanna Smale, Consultancy Director at EMEC, said “We’re very pleased to be continuing our support for the East Midlands Bricks Awards and to be sponsoring the ‘Contractor of the Year’ category once again. Our work as environmental consultants means we’re in close partnership with contractors and developers on a daily basis, helping to shape projects from the ground up. That collaboration is fundamental to delivering developments that are not only successful but also responsible in their environmental impact. Contractors play a pivotal role in turning sustainability ambitions into reality on site. At EMEC, we see first-hand the difference that a proactive, forward-thinking approach can make—particularly when it comes to integrating biodiversity and enhancing natural environments within schemes. It’s something we are extremely passionate about and keen to champion. We’re proud to help recognise those who are setting the standard across the industry. We’re looking forward to another excellent awards evening and would strongly encourage nominations from across the sector to celebrate the teams making a genuine difference through their work.”
As a wholly owned subsidiary of the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust, EMEC has been supporting sustainable development and environmental stewardship for more than three decades. Our team works with clients across the construction, infrastructure, utilities and development sectors, providing ecological surveys, Biodiversity Net Gain advice, habitat management and strategic environmental consultancy services.
We are excited to continue our partnership with the East Midlands Bricks Awards in 2026 and look forward to celebrating the contractors whose commitment to excellence, innovation and sustainability is helping to shape the future of the built environment across the region.
For more information about the East Midlands Bricks Awards 2026, visit East Midlands Business Link.