Pictured above: Philip White, director at Blusource Legal has been shortlisted for the East Midlands Institute of Directors (IoD) Young Director of the Year Award

Philip White, director at Midlands-based search and selection consultancy Blusource Legal, has been shortlisted for the East Midlands Institute of Directors (IoD) Young Director of the Year Award.

Following a rigorous selection process, White is one of three young directors currently working in the East Midlands to have been shortlisted for this prestigious award, which was established two years ago and recognises business talent in the region in both established and emerging companies. Judges are looking for young directors to demonstrate exceptional vision, leadership, innovation, originality and a sound understanding of market sector and client requirements.

Sarah Canning, chair, IoD East Midlands Young Director said: "This year we have seen some really impressive young business people making their mark in the region, building their own careers and really contributing to the future economic success of the East Midlands."

Philip added: "I am extremely pleased to have been shortlisted for this award and winning would recognise the work we have undertaken to develop Blusource as an innovative and values driven organisation which is pioneering a better way of conducting recruitment business."

The IoD Awards will be presented at the Annual Business Leaders Dinner at Trent Bridge Cricket Ground, Nottingham on Thursday 14th October. If successful, Philip will go forward as the East Midlands representative in the National Director of the Year UK finals.

Blusource Legal works with a number of the UK's leading law firms offering strategic recruitment and advisory solutions for lawyers at all levels from newly qualified though to partner, with a particular emphasis on senior level appointments and law firm M&A.