Celebrating success with Socitm Awards

Cyber Security Visionary Award

Sponsored by Crayon and WithSecure

This award celebrates individuals or teams who are shaping the future of cyber security through innovation, leadership, and collaboration. It recognises those driving forward-thinking strategies, raising awareness, and delivering real-world impact in the ever-evolving digital landscape.

Criteria: Nominees should demonstrate innovative approaches to tackling cyber security challenges. They will have a proven track record of successful implementation, leading to measurable improvements in security. The award also recognises those who drive awareness, education, or training initiatives, advocate for ethical and inclusive cyber security practices.

Leadership Advocate of the Year

Who’s been the beacon of inspiration for our Leadership Academy courses? It’s time to spotlight someone who’s led with distinction, shaping the future of local public services leadership.

Criteria: This award honours the visionary leaders who have tirelessly championed the essence of our Leadership Academy, paving the way for greatness and inspiring others to follow suit.

Member Advocate of the Year

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.

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.

Nominate someone (or yourself) now

Partner of the Year

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.

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.

Partner and Customer Collaboration of the Year

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!

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.

AI Initiative of the Year

Sponsored by Microsoft

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.

Criteria: Nominations should dazzle us with details on how AI has been practically deployed to revolutionise their organizations within the last year.

Data Initiative of the Year

Sponsored by Impera Analytics

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.

Criteria: Showcase your data prowess with case studies highlighting successful deployment and implementation of analytics solutions in the last year.

The Shift Left Award

Sponsored by Silktide

Digital accessibility isn’t just about fixing problems after they happen – it’s about making sure they don’t happen in the first place. The Shift Left Award celebrates public sector organisations that take a proactive approach to accessibility, making it a core part of their work rather than an afterthought.

Criteria: We’re looking for organisations that don’t just follow the rules but bake accessibility into everything they do – from project planning and procurement to policies, training, and leadership decisions. This award is about more than just ticking boxes; it’s about showing real, measurable improvements, engaging with disabled users to shape better services, and pushing accessibility forward in creative ways. With only one winner, this award recognises an organisation that sets the bar for what accessibility in the public sector should look like. Because accessibility isn’t just a requirement – it’s about building a better, more inclusive digital world for everyone.

Transformation Initiative of the Year

Sponsored by Kerv

Hold on tight as we dive into the realm of transformational projects within the public sector. This category celebrates the visionaries who have reimagined possibilities and turned them into reality.

Criteria: We’re on the lookout for projects that have reshaped landscapes, driven change, and completed their transformative journey within the past 12 months.

International Innovation of the Year

This year, our innovation award has gone international. It recognises LOLA organisations that have pushed the boundaries, delivering exceptional new products and services within the last 12 months through innovative data and digital solutions.

Criteria: Demonstrate your organisation’s exceptional product/service design and innovation, showcasing a commitment to innovating.

Service Delivery Project or Initiative of the Year

Sponsored by Abzorb

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.

Criteria: We’re seeking your projects (completed within the last 12 months) that have redefined service delivery standards.