Building Communities Awards is hosted by procurement consortium, EEM, to recognise and celebrate professionalism, excellence and innovation within the housing and construction community.
The event is an opportunity to network with around 500 professionals whilst showcasing your outstanding work, and enjoying a three course dinner and drinks.
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, the awards ceremony itself, a charity auction and raffle with fantastic prizes to be won, entertainment, late night snacks and a lively DJ with drinks flowing until late.
Friday 23d April 2027
Arrival 6:15pm
Derby Arena, DE24 8JB
TICKETS
PRICE
£100+VAT each – standard tables seat 10 guests or tickets can be purchased individually.
THIS PRICE INCLUDES
- Drinks Reception
- Delicious three course meal
- Complimentary table wine
- Awards Presentations
- Charity Raffle
- Cashless Casino
- Late night snacks
- DJ party until late
REQUEST TICKETS
TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR TICKET SALES
Tickets to attend the Building Communities Awards 2026 are sold subject to the following terms and conditions:
1. Tickets for the event are only available to purchase via the Building Communities Awards organisers, EEM.
2. Tickets cancelled less than 6 weeks prior to the event may not be eligible for a refund.
3. Payment deadline dates are outlined on each individual invoice which will be forwarded separately via email following the request.
4. The data that you provide during this transaction will only be used for the purpose of recording your payment. We shall abide by the principles of the Data Protection Act 2018 and ensure that the data is used for no other purposes and is disclosed to no third party.
5. Refunds, if applicable, will only be made to the account used for the original transaction.
6. There is no need to bring a physical ticket with you on the night – your name will be on the guest list.
7. Payment terms are 30 days unless ordered after Friday 20th February 2026, in which case all tickets must be paid for before Friday 6th March 2026 to avoid cancellation of the order.
Itinerary
ARRIVAL
6:15pm. Guests seated around 7pm.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
Drinks Reception, Awards Presentations, Charity Raffle, Cashless Casino, Photobooth
CLOSING
Ceremony closes at 11pm. DJ and bar until 1am.
Dress Code
Black tie or cultural attire.
Menu – Three Course Meal
1.
Starters
- Coronation Chicken Terrine
Toasted ciabatta, coronation dressing, pickled raisins - Feta, Beet, and Tomato Salad (VE)
Vegan feta, pickled beetroot, heritage tomato, basil dressing
2.
Main Course
- Confit Pork Belly
Grain mustard sauce, mashed potato, miso glazed carrot, crackling, apple - Masala Spiced Squash Curry (VE)
Mango and black sesame, coconut cream, steamed rice, bhaji
3.
Dessert
Raspberry and White Chocolate Cheesecake (VE)
Raspberry compote, vanilla
VENUE INFO
ADDRESS
Derby Arena, Royal Way, Derby, DE24 8JB
PARKING INFORMATION
Free parking on site.
OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATION
- Travelodge Derby Pride Park
- Holiday Inn Pride Park
- Derby Conference Centre and Hotel
- Premier Inn Derby Riverlights
- Leonardo Hotel
ACCESSIBILITY
The event is all on one level, this includes multiple accessible toilet facilities. There will be 7 accessible parking spaces available at the rear of the building next to Exit C where attendees will be queuing and entering for the event. There are a further 16 accessible bays at the front of the building.
Any attendees with accessible needs that park in the available bays at the front of the building can enter through the main entrance and a member of our staff can escort them from reception to the event space if needed.
Please email sophia@eem.org.uk with any accessibility requirements prior to the event.
ABOUT THE HOST – PAUL EVERS
Paul has been a top host for over 25 years with a reputation for his dynamic personality and performance. He has excelled both at home and overseas from Entertainments Manager in Europe and Cruise Director out of the US for Carnival Cruise Lines to compering the critically acclaimed ‘Mardi-Gras’ show in Ibiza in 2004-6. He was best known, however, to many in the UK as the quick witted ‘live’ shopping channel presenter in the glory days of Bid/Price-Drop TV. Paul continues to host many events and festivals up and down the country, representing brands and sponsors in his own fun and genuine style.