We’re excited to announce that nominations for the Social Economy Awards 2025 officially open on Monday 21st July 2025! These awards are a key part of the Social Economy Drive, a movement to celebrate and accelerate the impact of organisations working for social good across the West Midlands and beyond.
Whether you’re tackling climate change, supporting communities, creating jobs, or using creativity and tech to change lives – this is your moment to be recognised.
🏆 Celebrating the Trailblazers of Social Impact
The Social Economy Awards spotlight those making a real difference, organisations and individuals driven by purpose, not profit.
Last year’s winners included:
- Miss Macaroon CIC for their outstanding community work with young people through baking and employability programmes.
- Change Birmingham Brief Therapy for their mental health support that has changed thousands of lives across the region.
- Ecovibe for leading on sustainable retail practices and supporting green living.
- BVSC for their pioneering public sector partnerships and social value initiatives.
- And many more who continue to inspire and lead the way in ethical business and community transformation.
This year, the spotlight could be on you.
📅 Key Dates
- Nominations Open: 21st July 2025
- Nominations Close: 19th September 2025
- Shortlist Announced: 1st October 2025
- Awards Ceremony: 20th November 2025 at Anchor Point, Birmingham (Black Tie Gala Dinner)
📌 Award Categories Include:
- Excellence in Community, Creative, Tech, Health, Green, and Youth Impact
- Start-up Enterprise, Co-op, Community Business, and Social Enterprise of the Year
- Public Sector and Corporate Organisation of the Year
- Overall Contribution to the Social Economy (Individual or Organisation)
Whether you’re a grassroots community project, an ambitious start-up, a seasoned social enterprise, or a champion of social value in the public or private sector – we want to hear your story.
✍️ How to Nominate
Nominations are free and open to any qualifying organisation or individual operating in or supporting the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) area.
You can nominate your own organisation, or celebrate someone else’s work that deserves to be in the spotlight. It only takes a few minutes, and it could mean a lifetime of recognition.
👉 Visit www.socialeconomydrive.com to view the full award criteria and submit your nomination.
💬 Why Enter?
Winning or being shortlisted for a Social Economy Award can:
- Boost your visibility and credibility
- Showcase your impact to funders, partners and the public
- Help you grow your network within the social economy
- Celebrate your team’s hard work and commitment
Let’s shine a light on the change-makers, the collaborators, the innovators, and the unsung heroes that make our region, and our world, a better place.
Submit your nomination today. Celebrate the social economy. Be part of the movement.
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