Hardy Signs Sponsors Innovator Award at Generation Next Festival & Awards 2025

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Tuesday 2 September 2025

Hardy Signs was proud to sponsor the Innovator of the Year award at the Generation Next Summer Festival & Awards, held on 3 July 2025 at Electric Daisy in Derby. Organised by East Midlands Chamber’s Generation Next network, the event featured a festival-style evening of live music, street food and the celebration of outstanding young professionals from across the region.

Recognising Groundbreaking Achievement

The Innovator of the Year award, sponsored by Hardy Signs, celebrates young individuals aged 18–35 who are transforming their workplaces through creativity and forward-thinking solutions. This year’s winner, Jade from Structural Adhesives, stood out for her significant contributions to business growth and innovation within her company. We were delighted to support an award that aligns so closely with our values of originality, progress and future-focused thinking.

Signage That Shone Across the Festival

As well as sponsoring the award, Hardy Signs supplied a full suite of signage to elevate the event’s visual experience and reinforce Generation Next’s branding throughout the venue. Our signage solutions included:

• Branded feather flags positioned at the entrance to welcome guests
• A bold sponsor wall backdrop used for photos and recognition
• Bespoke signage highlighting key event zones, sponsors and award areas
• Freestanding award plaques handed to each of the night’s winners
• These branding touchpoints helped to deliver a consistent and professional feel from start to finish, ensuring every guest, nominee and sponsor was properly represented.

Long-Standing Support for Generation Next

This is not our first time supporting Generation Next. Hardy Signs has worked with the Chamber’s young professionals network for several years, including producing eco-friendly awards for previous ceremonies and sponsoring categories such as the Innovation & Technology Award in 2024. Our ongoing involvement reflects a shared commitment to developing the next generation of industry leaders across the Midlands.

A Proud Moment for Hardy Signs

The 2025 Generation Next Summer Festival & Awards brought together some of the region’s brightest emerging talent, and we were proud to be part of it. By combining award sponsorship with impactful signage, we contributed to an event that not only looked the part but celebrated achievement in a way that felt truly special.

Let’s Elevate Your Next Event

If you’re planning a corporate awards night, community event or festival, Hardy Signs can help with custom signage that brings your vision to life. Get in touch today to learn more about how we can support your next event with professional, branded solutions.