QAC staff member shortlisted for Greater Birmingham Young Professional of the Year Award 

QAC would like to say a huge congratulations to Senior Fundraising Officer, Pippa Preston, for being shortlisted for the 2025 Greater Birmingham Young Professional of the Year Award. Pippa is one of six shortlisted candidates in the category of Charity and Social Impact. 

Image of Pippa sat smiling at the camera

They will now move on to the next stage of interviews, with the winners announced at the annual dinner and awards ceremony taking place at the ICC in Birmingham in October. More information can be found here: Shortlist revealed for Greater Birmingham Young Professional of the Year Awards 2025 | Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce 

The overall winner from the sector categories will be crowned the Greater Birmingham Young Professional of the Year 2025, sponsored by Forvis Mazars and will also be awarded an Executive MBA from headline sponsor Arden University.

Pippa commented, "I am absolutely delighted to have been shortlisted for the 2025 Greater Birmingham Young Professional of the Year Awards. It is an honour to be shortlisted in the Charity and Social Impact category in an incredible sector working to make positive change. 

While I am personally humbled by the recognition, what fills me with the greatest pride is the extraordinary determination, creativity, and resilience of the young people with learning difficulties and disabilities who I work with every day. Their growth, achievements and personality inspire everything that we do at QAC." 

Congrulations Pippa, we are all routing for you!