Welcome to the UK Social Mobility Awards – a nationwide leadership initiative focused on advancing social mobility
THE SOMOs ™
Thursday 2nd October 2025
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We champion the advancement of social mobility by recognising and celebrating employers and educators working to improve it.
SOMOS 2024 Highlights
KEY DATES 2025
April 28th
June 12th
June 27th
June 30th to July 11th
Shortlisting
July 16th
Shortlist announced
July
Judging days
October 2nd
NEWS
Ellie Taylor Announced as Host for the 2025 UK Social Mobility Awards
Comedian, actor, radio host and writer Ellie Taylor has been announced as the host of the 2025 UK Social Mobility Awards (SOMOs). The UK Social Mobility Awards were established to encourage initiatives that will promote and increase social mobility within the UK’s...
Finalists announced for the 2025 UK Social Mobility Awards
The UK Social Mobility Awards (SOMOs) are pleased to announce the finalists for 2025. Since its inception in 2017, the awards have recognised and celebrated forward-thinking organisations that are actively creating positive social change for their employees and in...
‘If you’re driving change in social mobility, and want recognition, the SOMOs are it!’ – Will Serle, Chief People Officer, National Grid
With the entry deadline for the 2025 UK Social Mobility Awards on the horizon (June 27th), we sat down with National Grid's Chief People Officer Will Serle to discuss the importance of a diverse workforce, and why your organisation should enter the awards. National...
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