Applications are open for the UK Social Enterprise Awards 2023!
The UK Social Enterprise Awards are the country’s biggest celebration of social enterprises recognising the best in the sector. They are a chance to showcase the incredible contributions made by businesses that have been making a real difference in tackling social and environmental problems both in the UK and around the world.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON 30 JUNE
There are 15 categories in total, capturing the breadth, diversity and impact of the social enterprise community. These are:
Category 1 | UK Social Enterprise of the Year
Category 2 | One to Watch
Category 3 | Prove It: Social Impact
Category 4 | ‘Buy Social’ – Market Builder
Category 5 | Social Investment Deal of the Year
Category 6 | Public Services Social Enterprise
Category 7 | Consumer Facing Social Enterprise
Category 8 | Education, Training & Jobs Social Enterprise
Category 9 | Environmental Social Enterprise
Category 10 | Social Enterprise Building Diversity, Inclusion, Equity & Justice
Category 11 | Social Enterprise Women’s Champion
Category 12 | International Impact
Category 13 | Community-based social enterprise
Category 14 | NEW: Social Enterprise Innovation of the Year
Category 15 | Tech for Good: Technology Social Enterprise
CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT EACH OF THE CATEGORIES AND THE APPLICATION PROCESS
For the first time, this year’s Awards include a new category where we will crown the ‘Social Enterprise Innovation of the Year’ and shine a spotlight on the creativity in the sector.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY!
Please note that you can only apply for 3 categories and if you have won a category in the past two years (at either the 2021 or 2022 UK Awards) you will not be shortlisted. Please do not apply for a category you have recently won!
The winners will be announced at a gala ceremony on Thursday 30 November at the iconic Roundhouse in Camden, London.
The UK Social Enterprise Awards 2022
The Winners of the UK Social Enterprise Awards 2022
The UK Social Enterprise Awards shine a spotlight on the leading lights of the social enterprise movement across fifteen different categories reflecting the strength, breadth, and impact of the sector.
The UK Social Enterprise Awards 2022 took place on 8 December at the Roundhouse. Winners included businesses which are breaking down barriers for groups marginalised in the workforce, organisations at the heart of local economies, and those finding innovative ways to tackle the climate crisis.
Guests enjoyed entertainment from Alex Horne and his band The Horne Section as well as from award-winning comedian Shazia Mirza and performers from social enterprise, Black Sheep Collective.