Celebrate the remarkable individuals across the Black Country
Black Country Heroes will celebrate the remarkable individuals who make this region special. From dedicated volunteers to teachers and countless others, these exceptional people define our unique community.
What is Black Country Heroes?
To celebrate our 150th anniversary, Express & Star is proud to deliver a new and exciting awards event for the region. Black Country Heroes will celebrate the remarkable individuals who make this region special. From dedicated volunteers to teachers and countless others, these exceptional people define our unique community. Join us at our event for an unforgettable evening!
This eagerly anticipated event promises to be an unforgettable evening, filled with stories of courage, perseverance, and selflessness. Guests will be treated to a showcase of the remarkable achievements of our nominees, alongside a celebration of the Black Country’s rich history and bright future. As we come together to recognise and applaud the exceptional individuals among us, the Black Country Heroes awards event will also serve as a beacon of inspiration, encouraging others to contribute positively to our community.
We extend an invitation to all residents of the region to join us in this grand celebration. Whether by nominating a deserving individual, attending the event, or simply spreading the word, your support is crucial in making this event a success. Together, let’s make the Black Country Heroes awards a memorable milestone in our 150-year legacy, reinforcing our commitment to acknowledging the extraordinary in the ordinary and strengthening the bonds within our community.
What is Black Country Heroes?
To celebrate our 150th anniversary, Express & Star is proud to deliver a new and exciting awards event for the region. Black Country Heroes will celebrate the remarkable individuals who make this region special. From dedicated volunteers to teachers and countless others, these exceptional people define our unique community. Join us at our eagerly anticipated event for an unforgettable evening!
This eagerly anticipated event promises to be an unforgettable evening, filled with stories of courage, perseverance, and selflessness. Guests will be treated to a showcase of the remarkable achievements of our nominees, alongside a celebration of the Black Country’s rich history and bright future. As we come together to recognise and applaud the exceptional individuals among us, the Black Country Heroes awards event will also serve as a beacon of inspiration, encouraging others to contribute positively to our community.
We extend an invitation to all residents of the region to join us in this grand celebration. Whether by nominating a deserving individual, attending the event, or simply spreading the word, your support is crucial in making this event a success. Together, let’s make the Black Country Heroes awards a memorable milestone in our 150-year legacy, reinforcing our commitment to acknowledging the extraordinary in the ordinary and strengthening the bonds within our community.
Hosted at the Molineux Stadium
2 Course Meal Included
100 attendees made up from finalists and sponsors
The Key Dates
25th April - Entries Open
The event is officially open and accepting entries! If you have someone in mind who deserves recognition for their outstanding work in the community and they fit into one of our award categories, now is the time to enter them into Black Country Heroes before our nomination window closes.
23rd June - Entries Close
All entries will be looked through, and checked that they meet the requirements for any awards they have been submitted for before being handed out to the judges.
24th June - Judging Commences
They will then take the time to look through each one in detail, looking at the incredible efforts that they have made and then creating a shortlist of finalists ahead of the awards.
1st July - Finalists Notified
We will reach out to all of our finalists to let them know they are through to the next stage and provide them with all the details to attend our award show in September. We will also make sure they have seats available and can invite some friends or family to bring along to the big day.
15th July - Finalists Meet Sponsors
We will invite all of our finalists to meet the sponsors of the awards show. This gives the sponsors a chance to meet the amazing people the awards are going to in order to show their appreciation for all their hard work ahead of picking a winner.
22nd July - Finalists Revealed In The Paper
On July 22nd we will celebrate all the finalists in the Express & Star to show off all the great work they have been doing and give them the recognition they deserve from the greater community.
29th July - Sponsors Pick Their Winners
The sponsors will review the original applications and anything they have found out on the 15th July in order to pick their winner out of the remaining finalists ahead of the evening.
5th August - Winners are notified
We will reach out to the winners ahead of the award evening to let them know they have won and extend an invitation to the final awards ceremony with the sponsors and other award winners.
26th September - Awards Evening
On the 26th September we have our grand awards evening! The big day is all about our winners and truly celebrating their big achievements at the Molineux Stadium with a 2 course meal and presentation.
The Key Dates
25th April - Entries Open
The event is officially open and accepting entries! If you have someone in mind who deserves recognition for their outstanding work in the community and they fit into one of our award categories, now is the time to enter them into Black Country Heroes before our nomination window closes.
23rd June - Entries Close
All entries will be looked through, and checked that they meet the requirements for any awards they have been submitted for before being handed out to the judges.
24th June - Judging Commences
They will then take the time to look through each one in detail, looking at the incredible efforts that they have made and then creating a shortlist of finalists ahead of the awards.
1st July - Finalists Notified
We will reach out to all of our finalists to let them know they are through to the next stage and provide them with all the details to attend our award show in September. We will also make sure they have seats available and can invite some friends or family to bring along to the big day.
15th July - Finalists Meet Sponsors
We will invite all of our finalists to meet the sponsors of the awards show. This gives the sponsors a chance to meet the amazing people the awards are going to in order to show their appreciation for all their hard work ahead of picking a winner.
22nd July - Finalists Revealed In The Paper
On July 22nd we will celebrate all the finalists in the Express & Star to show off all the great work they have been doing and give them the recognition they deserve from the greater community.
29th July - Sponsors Pick Their Winners
The sponsors will review the original applications and anything they have found out on the 15th July in order to pick their winner out of the remaining finalists ahead of the evening.
5th August - Winners Are Notified
We will reach out to the winners ahead of the award evening to let them know they have won and extend an invitation to the final awards ceremony with the sponsors and other award winners.
23rd September - Awards Evening
On the 23rd September we have our grand awards evening! The big day is all about our winners and truly celebrating their big achievements at the Molineux Stadium with a 2 course meal and presentation.
Award Categories
Click on the categories below to find out how to nominate a deserving hero for the recognition they deserve!
Dudley Building Society
- Headline Sponsor
We exist for the sole benefit of you, our customers, who own the Society and have the right to vote on aspects of how your Society is run. Our Board believes that our members’ interests are best served with the Society operating in markets which provide a sustainable financial performance with an acceptable level of risk.
In the mortgage markets, we focus on areas which are underserved by our competitors and which allow us to achieve a return to cover our cost base and add to our capital. In the retail savings market we attract funding by offering good value rates across the lifetime of our relationships.
We’re proud to be at the heart of our local community, offering career opportunities and supporting local charities and events, when possible. We always aim to provide a friendly, reassuring, personal service to our customers, whether in branch, online or on the phone.