Welcome to the UK Social Mobility Awards 2026
– a nationwide leadership initiative focused on advancing social mobility
FINALISTS ANNOUNCED
As we celebrate 10 years of the UK Social Mobility Awards, join impactful companies that are leading the way.
KEY DATES 2026
July
Judging days
October 6th
NEWS
National Grid for the SOMOs: Ability, should determine opportunity
National Grid is proud to be the headline partner of the UK Social Mobility Awards for the third year in a row, championing employers who are widening access to opportunity and driving long‑term, systemic change. We were joined by Alice Delahunty, President of...
Meet the UK Social Mobility Awards 2026 finalists
Companies and individuals across banking, tech and infrastructure have been shortlisted for coveted UK Social Mobility Awards for their outstanding contributions transforming lives and widening access to opportunity. The UK Social Mobility Awards (SOMOs), in...
The Financial Times: A new media partner championing social mobility
This year, we are delighted to welcome the Financial Times as a new media partner for the UK Social Mobility Awards (SOMOs) – a partnership that feels both timely and deeply aligned. As the UK’s leading national awards dedicated to recognising and celebrating social...
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