Vote now for your Staffordshire Ambassador of the Year
Five passionate Staffordshire advocates have been shortlisted for an award to recognise their hard work to promote the county as a great place to live, work, explore and study.
We have once again partnered with Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce and are hosting our own ‘Staffordshire Ambassador of the Year’ category with the winners chosen by the public, including Chamber members, businesses and supporters.
The five shortlisted Ambassadors have been selected by our Place Board from a 370+ network for their efforts to help to raise Staffordshire’s profile and put it on the map.
The Ambassador of the Year award recognises businesses or individuals who have gone above and beyond to tell the Staffordshire story – taking part in events and working hard to promote the county wherever possible.
2026’s finalists are:
- Jenny Amphlett, University of Staffordshire
- Lianne Joynson, National Memorial Arboretum
- Charl Pearce, Newcastle-under-Lyme BID
- Kerrie Pope, Trentham Estate
- Olivia Thackstone, Stoke-on-Trent City Council
We Are Staffordshire Place Board member and Deputy Chief Executive of Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce Chris Plant said:
“We’re delighted to join forces again with We Are Staffordshire for this award. It’s great to be able to recognise individuals who have gone the extra mile.
“Their passion for Staffordshire and showcasing what it has to offer shines through and they’re all worthy winners.”
Hannah Ault, Chair of We Are Staffordshire’s Place Board said:
“We Are Staffordshire simply wouldn’t be the organisation that it is, or have the impact that it has, without our army of Ambassador volunteers who help us have that reach both nationally and internationally.
“This award seeks to recognise the efforts not only of businesses and businesspeople, but individuals who have stuck their hand up and given their time to help change the perceptions of Staffordshire.
“Our five finalists truly embody what it means to be a Staffordshire Ambassador through supporting our events, speaking and hosting for us and promoting what we do, but as it’s open to public vote, to find our winner, we need you to vote for your Ambassador of the Year 2026!”
Voting closes on Monday 8th June and the winner will be announced at Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce Business Awards on Thursday 9th July.
Find out more information about each of the finalists and vote.
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