Skills Talent Partnership
Celebrating and Supporting Innovation as Proud Sponsor of the Innovation Awards 2024
Pathway Group is proud of its continued sponsorship of the prestigious Innovation Awards 2024, marking the third consecutive year of supporting this landmark event that recognises excellence in innovation. Alongside sponsorship, Pathway Group Co-Founder and CEO, Safaraz Ali, has also served as a judge at the awards for three years, bringing a wealth of experience in championing innovation and skills development across sectors. With Pathway Group COO Stephen Crawley’s background in lean manufacturing, the team is committed to supporting organisations and individuals driving transformative change.
The Innovation Awards 2024, hosted by the Technology Supply Chain CIC highlights advancements across multiple industries, celebrating achievements that demonstrate not only technical expertise but also align with broader goals of social responsibility and sustainability. Finalists this year span diverse fields, from manufacturing to health tech, each showcasing unique ways of shaping the future.
Finalists in the Innovation Awards 2024
The awards feature a distinguished selection of categories, with impressive nominees including:
- Manufacturer of the Year: Birmingham Case Makers, Clarkeprint, Hockley Mint, OLPRO, and Wera Tools
- Engineering Innovator of the Year: Advanced Innovative Engineering, Brown and Holmes, Rockabill Marine Design, Ryse 3D, and Whiteley Brooks Engineering
- Sustainability Innovator of the Year: Beeswift, Grease Guardian, Rentokil Initial, Ruby Cup, and Unity Trust Bank
- Tech Innovation of the Year: Culture15, D/Gauge, Flink!, Graide, and Intercity
- Net Zero Innovator of the Year: Alucast, ASC Water & Energy, Erwin Hymer Centre, IVY TECH, and Bio Scope
- Young Innovator of the Year: Chapa Bandara, Harry Conway, Helene Ntuadi, Mitchell Barnes, and Tani Dulay
- And many more, across categories such as Health Tech, Construction, Defence, Media Innovation, New Innovation, and Thought Leadership.
Each finalist represents the resilience, creativity, and vision required to tackle today’s most pressing challenges. Pathway Group is honoured to support these efforts and to witness the impact that innovation and skilled leadership bring to the West Midlands region and beyond.
A Commitment to Fostering Innovation
“We are inspired by the relentless drive and ambition shown by the finalists each year,” says Safaraz Ali, CEO of Pathway Group. “It’s always an honour to serve as a judge and witness first-hand the passion for innovation and excellence. Our involvement in the Innovation Awards enables us to support and celebrate a culture of ingenuity and impact across the UK.”
Pathway Group COO Stephen Crawley, who brings extensive experience in lean manufacturing, reflects on the innovation awards from a quality perspective: “Innovation must also account for sustainability and efficiency. Celebrating these innovators is a reminder of the importance of getting things right the first time, reducing waste, and understanding the true cost of failure. These finalists set an excellent example of what happens when we invest in doing things better, not just faster.”
Looking Ahead
At Pathway Group, we believe that innovation drives not only business growth but also creates meaningful job opportunities and enhances community resilience. Our focus on fostering innovation includes developing programmes that equip individuals with the skills and adaptability needed for tomorrow’s jobs. By bridging the gap between skills and employment, we support organisations in accessing a dynamic workforce ready to meet the challenges of an ever-evolving marketplace. We are open to conversations with employers who share this vision and are keen to discuss how we can collaboratively shape impactful innovation and skills initiatives.