During the annual gala dinner on the first day of President’s Conference, awards are presented to people and organisations that have excelled in the past year.
Members (individually and collectively) have faced another incredibly challenging year. We’re extremely proud of what you do and want to celebrate your success and the hard work of our local public services community. There’s lots for us to shout about with so much achieved by so many.
How to get involved
The categories for this year’s awards have grown. And so has the nomination process. For each category there is a nomination form. It’s very simple – just 4 fields to fill in. How you structure the ‘reason for nomination’ is up to you. We ask that you limit it to about 500 words (which can include links), if you can.
If you’d like to submit any extra documents let us know. Nominations for each award category will be shortlisted and finalists announced ahead of President’s Conference. The finalists will be invited to the gala dinner in Birmingham on Wednesday 12 June, when the winners will be revealed.
Good luck! We’re looking forward to reading about all the excellent work you’ve been doing for your places and communities.
2024 Socitm Awards categories
| Member Advocate of the Year |
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| Shining Stars of Socitm! Do you know someone who’s been the ultimate champion of Socitm’s mission? This category isn’t just about being a member; it’s about being an advocate, true believer in our purpose and going the extra mile. Winner in 2023: Yogita Popat |
| Criteria We’re on the hunt for those who’ve gone above and beyond, making waves across their communities, leading with passion, and leaving a mark on everything they have done within Socitm over the past year. |
| Judging panel The Leadership Team and Board of Trustees |
| Nominate someone (or yourself) now |
| Partner of the Year |
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| Partners in Progress Calling all partners who’ve supported members with excellence. This category is your chance to shine brighter than ever before, showcasing the incredible strides you’ve made alongside us in the public sector. Winner in 2023: Amazon Web Services |
| Criteria We’re searching for partners who’ve not only made an impact but have become essential allies; leveraging their expertise, technologies, and unwavering commitment to elevate the experiences of our members. |
| Judging Panel The regional committees and Head of Partnerships Aimie Francis |
| Nominate an organisation now |
| Leadership Advocate of the Year |
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| Leadership Legends Who’s been the beacon of inspiration for our Leadership Academy courses? It’s time to spotlight those who’ve led with distinction, shaping the future of the local public services leadership landscape. Winner in 2023: Nita Sparks |
| Criteria This award honours the visionary leaders who’ve tirelessly championed the essence of our Leadership Academy, paving the way for greatness and inspiring others to follow suit. |
| Judging Panel The Leadership Academy Team (Sam Smith, Sara Razon, Aidan Matthews and Nadira Hussain) |
| Nominate someone (or yourself) now |
| Service Delivery Project of the Year |
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| Service superstars unleashed! Buckle up for a celebration of excellence in service delivery projects within the public sector. This category is all about the projects that have not only impressed but have left an unforgettable mark on the landscape. New category for 2024 |
| Criteria We’re seeking projects (completed within the last 12 months) that have redefined service delivery standards. |
| Judging panel The Leadership Team and Board of Trustees |
| Nominate your service delivery transformation now |
| Transformation Initiative of the Year |
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| Transformers: Unleash the future Hold on tight as we dive into the realm of transformational projects within the public sector. This category celebrates the visionaries who’ve reimagined possibilities and turned them into reality. New category for 2024 |
| Criteria We’re on the lookout for projects that have reshaped landscapes, driven change, and completed their transformative journey within the past 12 months. |
| Judging panel The Leadership Team and Board of Trustees |
| Nominate your transformation project now |
| AI Initiative of the Year |
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| AI Trailblazers: Where innovation meets intelligence. It’s time to honour organisations that are at the forefront of implementing cutting-edge AI solutions. This award recognises the pioneers who’ve harnessed the power of AI to deliver practical and impactful insights and services. New category for 2024 |
| Criteria Nominations should dazzle us with details on how AI has been practically deployed to revolutionise their organizations within the last year. |
| Judging panel The Socitm Institute Team (William Barker, Diana Rebaza, Martin Ferguson and Sam Smith) |
| Nominate your AI project now |
| Data Initiative of the Year |
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| Data Dynamo Awards: Where insights lead to impact Celebrate the unsung heroes of analytics and data-driven projects that have reshaped the communities they serve. This award recognises those who’ve turned raw data into tangible results, demonstrating efficiency and an enhanced customer experience. New category for 2024 |
| Criteria Showcase your data prowess with case studies highlighting successful deployment and implementation of analytics solutions in the last year. |
| Judging Panel Pye Nyunt (Impera Analytics), Nadira Hussain and Sam Smith. |
| Nominate your data project now |
| Sustainability Initiative of the Year |
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| Sustainability Stars: Charting a greener tomorrow This award salutes organisations making significant strides in sustainability, showcasing governance, stakeholder engagement, and the transformative journey toward embedding sustainability from top to bottom. New category for 2024 |
| Criteria Document your sustainability journey, proving your commitment to making a positive impact on the environment and society. |
| Judging panel The Leadership Team and Board of Trustees |
| Nominate your sustainability work now |
| Innovation of the Year |
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| Innovators Unleashed: Designing tomorrow, today This prestigious award recognises organisations that have pushed the boundaries, delivering exceptional new products and services within the last 12 months through innovative data and digital solutions. New category for 2024 |
| Criteria Demonstrate your organisation’s exceptional product/service design and innovation, showcasing a commitment to pushing the envelope. |
| Judging panel The Leadership Team and Board of Trustees |
| Nominate your innovative work now |
| Partner and Customer Collaboration of the Year |
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| Harmony in collaboration: Partners and customers unite This is the ultimate salute to the power of teamwork! The award recognises the dynamic duo of partners and customers who’ve joined forces; creating a symphony of innovation, development, and shared success. Socitm proudly sponsors this celebration of partnership synergy, where success is born out of collaboration! Winner in 2023: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, and Microsoft |
| Criteria We’re on the lookout for those extraordinary collaborations that have gone beyond the norm, achieving outstanding outcomes through effective relationships. Show us how partners and customers, have brought new ideas to life through collaborative efforts. |
| Judging panel The Leadership team and Board of Trustees |
| Nominate your collaboration now |