Sutton accountant scoops Future Faces award

A chartered accountant from Sutton Coldfield firm Grant McKnight has been crowned the Future Face of Finance at the Future Faces Awards.

Jo Drinkwater (pictured) claimed the award at last Friday’s online ceremony, which was beamed from Chamber House in Edgbaston.

It was one of 10 sector awards to be announced on the night, while disability rights activist Shani Dhanda was crowned the overall Future Face of Greater Birmingham.

Jo was also this week appointed to the Sutton Coldfield Chamber's executive committee.

Chris Brewerton, head of the Sutton Coldfield Chamber of Commerce, said: “The Sutton business community is delighted for Joanna on her win at the Future Faces Awards.

“Professional services form an important part of the local economy, especially the finance sector, and it’s great that Jo is leading the way, not only in Sutton but across Greater Birmingham.

“It’s been an exciting journey for her since starting at Grant McKnight and to gain recognition through Future Faces, against such stiff competition, is very well deserved.

“It shows that Sutton Coldfield is a town that is an ideal place for young professionals to work and do business.”

Other winners of this year’s awards were:

Future Faces Ambassador Award
(Sponsored by Common Purpose)
Edwin Ladd – Mr Ladd Media

Future Faces Apprentice of the Year
(Sponsored by Birmingham & Solihull Training Provider Network)
Taylor Rooke - Updates Media

Future Face of Arts and Culture
(Sponsored by Andalucía Tourism Board)
Casey Bailey - Baileys Rap and Poetry

Future Face of Charity and Social Enterprise
(Sponsored by Inspired Energy)
Shani Dhanda - Asian Woman Festival

Future Face of Entrepreneurship
(Sponsored by SCC)
Kasim Choudhry - Thinkfest Limited

Future Face of Finance
(Sponsored by Wesleyan)
Jo Drinkwater - Grant McKnight

Future Face of Industry
(Sponsored by RSM)
Michal Nowinski - Arup

Future Face of Legal
(Sponsored by Schofield & Associates)
James Farmer - Cornwall Street Barristers

Future Face of Public Sector and Education
(Sponsored by Open College Network West Midlands)
Dr Islam Issa - Birmingham City University

Future Face of Sales, Marketing and Communications
(Sponsored by Elonex)
Daniel Nikolla - Hardy Signs

Future Face of Technology and Innovation
(Sponsored by Office Angels)
Tom Goodman - University of Birmingham

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