At the core of our not-for-profit organisation lies a deep commitment to social value. We’re dedicated to creating meaningful, positive change in our local communities.
By prioritising social value in all our decisions and initiatives, we aim to foster a widespread culture of responsibility and community engagement.
About the Building Communities Awards
The Building Communities Awards, organised by Efficiency East Midlands (EEM), were established in 2015 to recognise achievements in housing and construction. The awards have been held annually ever since and are now a key fixture in the sector, celebrating professionalism, innovation, and excellence.
The ceremony provides a platform for industry professionals to share best practice, network, and be recognised for their contributions, reflecting EEM’s commitment to supporting the sector and driving positive social impact.
Get Involved
The deadline for entries for the Building Communities Awards 2026 has now passed, but tickets are still on sale! We’d love for all EEM members and suppliers to join us, whether or not you submitted an entry, to celebrate excellence in the sector and support charitable causes.
Date: Friday 20th March 2026
Location: Derby Arena
To find out more, visit the official event website: www.bc-awards.co.uk.
Sponsors for 2026
We would like to thank our headline sponsor for 2026, Matthews & Tannert Limited.
Thanks to all our other sponsors:
- Bamford Doors
- Dodd Group
- EnviroVent
- Fortem
- Gratton Construction
- Hodgson Sayers
- Impart Links
- Integrated Solutions at City Plumbing
- Miller Knight
- Nationwide Windows
- Premiere Kitchens
- Sureserve Compliance Central
- Synergize
- UK Gas
- Wolseley
Charitable Fundraising
Since 2015, the Building Communities Awards has raised £321,500 for 13 charities.
2015 – Steps Conductive Education Centre
2016 – Little Hearts Matter
2017 – Dementia UK
2018 – Rainbows
2019 – Rhubarb Farm / Prostate Cancer Uk
2020 – Bullies Out / Focus
2023 – Midland Langar Seva Society / Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre
2024 – ANDYSMANCLUB
2025 – The Ben Kinsella Trust / HeartSafe Bleed Kits
All proceeds from the 2026 ceremony will go to the Efficiency East Midlands Foundation, launched by EEM in 2025, to support community groups across the East Midlands.
Thank You!
The success of the Building Communities Awards is thanks to the collective effort of EEM, our sponsors, members, suppliers, and attendees. Your support – through sponsorship, ticket purchases, auction bids, raffle participation, and donations – helps celebrate excellence in the housing and construction sector while making a real difference in communities across the region.
