A Wolverhampton solicitor with Riley Hayes & Co Solicitors has been maed as a Finalist in top awards in Walsall.
Ian Henery has been named a finalist in the Creative, Arts & Media Person of the Year category at the Walsall Awards 2026, the borough’s first awards celebrating the people, businesses, charities and community organisations shaping its future.
The finalists were shortlisted by the Walsall Awards judging panel from nominations made by the public.
Public voting is now open and runs until midnight on Friday 6 November. Anyone can vote for Ian Henery at https://walsallawards.co.uk/vote/ian-henery
Ian Henery said: “I am chuffed to be nominated - and be - a finalist in the inaugural Walsall Awards 2026.”
Ali Mahmood, Co-Founder and Chair of Trustees of the Walsall Awards, said: “Reaching the final of the first Walsall Awards is a real achievement. Our finalists show the talent, generosity and ambition that make this borough what it is, and we can’t wait to celebrate every one of them on 21 November.”
The winners will be announced at the awards evening on Saturday 21 November 2026 at Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium, Walsall Football Club. Tickets are available at walsallawards.co.uk/tickets
The Walsall Awards 2026 is the inaugural celebration of the people, businesses, charities and community organisations shaping the borough’s future. Held on Saturday 21 November 2026 at Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium, Walsall Football Club, the awards recognise excellence across sixteen categories.
Media enquiries: info@walsallawards.co.uk
Website: walsallawards.co.uk
