Celebrating success with Socitm Awards
We’re extremely proud to celebrate the success of our society and its members in what has been an incredibly challenging year. We have lots to shout about with so much achieved by so many.
Our 2024 Socitm Awards winners
PEOPLE
Member Advocate of the Year
Shining stars of Socitm!
Judging panel: The Leadership Team and Board of Trustees
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.
Leadership Advocate of the Year
Leadership legends
Judging panel: The Leadership Academy Team (Sam Smith, Sara Razon, Aidan Matthews and Nadira Hussain)
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.
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.
ORGANISATIONS
Partner of the Year
Partners in progress
Judging panel: The regional committees and Head of Partnerships Aimie Francis
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
Harmony in collaboration: Partners and customers unite
Judging Panel: The Leadership team and Board of Trustees
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.
INITIATIVES
Transformation Initiative of the Year
Transformers: Unleash the future
Judging Panel: The Leadership Team and Board of Trustees
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.
Criteria: We’re on the lookout for projects that have reshaped landscapes, driven change, and completed their transformative journey within the past 12 months.
AI Initiative of the Year
AI trailblazers: Where innovation meets intelligence
Judging panel: The Socitm Institute Team (William Barker, Diana Rebaza, Martin Ferguson and Sam Smith)
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
Data dynamo awards: Where insights lead to impact
Judging Panel: Pye Nyunt (Impera Analytics), Nadira Hussain and Sam Smith.
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.
Sustainability Initiative of the Year
Sustainability stars: Charting a greener tomorrow
Judging panel: The Leadership Team and Board of Trustees
This award salutes organisations making significant strides in sustainability, showcasing governance, stakeholder engagement, and the transformative journey toward embedding sustainability from top to bottom.
Criteria: Document your sustainability journey, proving your commitment to making a positive impact on the environment and society.
Service Delivery Project of the Year
Service superstars unleashed!
Judging panel: The Leadership Team and Board of Trustees
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 projects (completed within the last 12 months) that have redefined service delivery standards.
PRODUCT OR SERVICE
Innovation of the Year
Innovators Unleashed: Designing tomorrow, today
Judging Panel: The Leadership Team and Board of Trustees
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.
Criteria: Demonstrate your organisation’s exceptional product/service design and innovation, showcasing a commitment to pushing the envelope.