Celebrating success with Socitm Awards

Change Champion

Criteria: This award recognises anyone in local government who has demonstrated exceptional ability as a change agent. This could be supporting colleagues, influencing meaningful change, and helping others to adopt technology and new ways of working in a people focused, positive and sustainable way.

We are inviting applications from managers who have a member of their team, or someone they work closely with, who consistently demonstrates outstanding commitment to driving change.

Cyber Visionary of the Year

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/information governance practices.

Leadership Advocate of the Year

Criteria: Honouring and recognising visionary leaders who drive a culture which allows an organisation to thrive and which inspires other to follow. This could be trailblazers, mentors, through coaching; those who champion leadership excellence.

The individual needs to still be working in the sector at the time of the ceremony.

Member of the Year

Criteria: We’re on the hunt for those who’ve made outstanding contributions across their communities; leading with passion and using their Socitm membership to make positive changes over the last 12 months.

The individual needs to still be working in the sector at the time of the ceremony.

Organisation of the Year

Criteria: This award recognises a Socitm member organisation that has showcased outstanding contributions to the community, exceptional teamwork, and a commitment to making a difference in shaping the future

Partner of the Year

Criteria: We’re searching for partners who’ve not only made an impact but have become essential allies; leveraging their expertise, technologies, unwavering commitment and contributions to elevate the experiences of our members in partnership working.

Collaboration of the Year

Criteria: We’re on the lookout for those extraordinary collaborations that achieve outstanding outcomes through effective relationships. Show us how partners, customers and teams have brought new ideas to life through collaborative efforts.

This award showcases collaborative working between public, private, voluntary and academic sectors across any of the council or combined authority’s services/functions.

Innovation

Criteria: Demonstration of your organisation’s exceptional product/service design, recognised across multliple service areas. This award recognises innovation comes in many guises, including the rethinking of services using design principles or leveraging procurement and commissioning power to stimulate innovation in the market and deliver social value.

Transforming Public Service 

Criteria: This award recognises teams or organisations that have successfully transformed and contributed to the smooth operation of public service delivery through projects that have reshaped landscapes and driven change over the past 12 months.