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The Building Innovation Awards will be presented at a gala dinner and awards ceremony on 12th October 2023 at Kimpton Clocktower Hotel, Manchester. The evening begins with a welcome drinks reception, followed by a three-course dinner with complimentary wine.
Dinner will be followed by the awards ceremony and entertainment.
18:30 – Drinks Reception on the Terrace
19:15 – Host Welcome
19:20 – Awards Presentations (Part 1)
19:45 – Dinner
21:30 – Guest Speaker
22:00 – Awards Presentations (Part 2)
23:00 – Charity Prize Draw
23:30 – After-show Party
02:00 – Carriages
Black Tie / Evening Dress / Cultural Attire
*Timings shown are approximate
Kriss Akabusi MBE
Kriss rose to fame on the athletics track, where his greatest individual triumph was winning the gold medal in the 1990 European Championships. This was the day when he beat David Hemery’s British record for the 400 metre hurdles – a record that had stood for 22 years before Kriss made his mark on it! Kriss went on to break Hemery’s record 3 more times until 1992, and still holds the current British Record for this event.
Kriss’ first foray into entertainment came when he presented Channel 4’s hit breakfast show, The Big Breakfast. This was followed with a full-time position as co-presenter of the BBC’s legendary Record Breakers, as well as presenting various other children’s TV programmes.
Today, Kriss is regularly consulted on a variety of radio and television programmes, discussing topics ranging from sport to business. He is also a regular contributor to Sky News’ Paper Review Programme.
Kriss’ engaging personality, inspirational speaking style, and remarkable backstory soon led to a growing demand for his services as a professional speaker. For over 20 years, he has given countless keynote speeches and facilitated a wide range of training workshops in the corporate arena.
The Switch the Play Foundation is the UK’s only charity dedicated to supporting all sportspeople to successfully transition into life outside of sport. This enables them to fulfil their potential through and beyond sport.
The Kimpton Clocktower Hotel
Oxford Street, Manchester M60 7HA
For those using a SatNav, the postcode is M60 7HA.
FROM M56 (Manchester Airport)
Follow signs for A5103 City Centre M60 North and M62. Take A6 exit towards Stockport, Sheffield, Piccadilly. Follow signs for Wilmslow Universities, continue on A34. Take Charles St to Oxford Rd and hotel will be visible.
Greater Manchester’s rail connections mean it’s easy to get here from anywhere in the country.
From Piccadilly Train station (Walking = approx 10 Minutes)
Head West along Fairfield Street which will then continue into Whitworth Street. Upon reaching the Whitworth Street and Oxford Street junction with the Palace Theatre on your right hand side turn left where you will find the entrance of the hotel on your left.
From Oxford Road Train Station (Walking = approx 1 Minute)
Walk down the station approach, turn right and you will see the hotel in front of you on the corner of Oxford Street and Whitworth Street
Metrolink trams provide connections across Greater Manchester with 93 stops right across the region. Metrolink runs every few minutes so you don’t need a timetable, you can just turn up and travel. And for those visiting the region from further afield there is free parking for Metrolink customers at Park and Ride sites across the network.
Nearest Tram stop: St Peter’s Square (Walking = approx 5 Minutes).
You can purchase tickets on-stop or by using the get me there app.
Plan your Metrolink journey now on the website or at @MCR Metrolink.
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