Bilal Farooq, Director of Greystone Solicitors in Luton, was presented with the Adult Achiever Award at the ceremony, organised by Love Luton on 17^th February 2023.

The University of Bedfordshire is the sponsor of the Adult Achiever award category, which seeks to recognise an individual over the age of 21 who continues to achieve great things at work in their profession, either through arts and culture, in the field of education, sport or via a hobby.

This year’s winner, Bilal, has been qualified as a solicitor since 2015 after graduating from the University of Bedfordshire with a Master’s Degree in International Commercial Law and undertaking a Legal Practice Course (LPC). He set up Greystone Solicitors in 2018, covering a wide range of legal matters including medical negligence and family law.

Bilal was awarded the Adult Achiever accolade for his tireless work to provide legal support and career insight to the local community. Amongst other things, he has dedicated his time to hosting career talks for current Law students with the University’s Business School and was previously the recipient of the town’s Mayor’s Appreciation Award, where his commitment to providing free legal advice and service to the community was noted.

Speaking about taking home the award, Bilal said: “I am extremely honoured to receive the Adult Achiever Award presented by University of Bedfordshire. I am grateful for the recognition I have received for the work I have done. To see the hard work being recognised and awarded will always be an honour and a very proud moment for me.”

Professor Rebecca Bunting, Vice Chancellor of the University of Bedfordshire, presented Bilal with the award. She said: “Congratulations to Bilal on this incredible achievement. The University is very proud to sponsor this category every year and to help Love Luton recognise the people who are doing fantastic work in our community. The fact that Bilal is a University of Bedfordshire alumnus makes this even more special. It was an honour to be there on the evening to present Bilal with this award and I wish him the best of luck for all his future endeavours.”

These celebrations were the 13^th annual Luton’s Best Awards organised by Love Luton, aiming to honour the unsung heroes of the local community.

Linsey Sweet, Chair of Love Luton, said: “The Luton’s Best Awards is the highlight of the Love Luton calendar. The awards highlight everything that is wonderful about our town and really does showcase some amazing individuals who have achieved fantastic things.  The Adult Achiever award is always a closely fought contest and we congratulate Bilal on his win – it was truly deserved.”

To find out more about the University of Bedfordshire’s sponsorships and partnerships, click here.