Welcome to the UK Social Mobility Awards – a nationwide leadership initiative focused on advancing social mobility
Entries now Closed
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ENTRY DEADLINE 27th JUNE
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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 15th
Shortlist announced
July
Judging days
October 2nd
NEWS
‘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...
‘The sign of a healthy economy is high levels of social mobility’ – Nick Hedley, Hedley May
With just over a week left to go, entries are still open for the 2025 UK Social Mobility Awards. We sat down with Nick Hedley, Partner and Co-Founder of Hedley May to discuss why social mobility is a key part of the firm, and how other UK business can benefit from...
‘Social mobility makes sound business sense’ – Emma Thorogood, PwC
With today marking 2025 Social Mobility Day, we sat down with Emma Thorogood, Partner, Head of Purpose, Community and Corporate Affairs at PwC, to discuss closing social mobility gaps across the UK, and why promoting social mobility makes sound business sense. A...
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