Tackling social mobility takes vision, commitment and leadership. This award celebrates a senior leader who has had the imagination to “think big”. By embedding and promoting initiatives that address social mobility across their organisation, to being a proud advocate for change, this is a leader making change happen by being a visible, pioneering voice to improve the life chances of those people who really need our help.

 

 

 

 

Judging Criteria

The judges will be looking at how well entries meet the key criteria, as follows:

• Whether the activity is additional to their main role?
• A clear indication of how the entry matches the category
• A clear description of the problem that the activity was initiated to address
• A clear description of the activity that the individual undertook
• Details of stakeholders engaged
• Details of the outcomes and impact that have been seen, or are expected, in relation to advancing social mobility

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Who would be a mentor? It takes a special kind of person, particularly as it is not their day job. A great mentor needs to inspire, particularly if the person they are supporting does not know how to make the most of their talent, or lacks suitable role models elsewhere in their life. From inspiring young people to dream big, to simply providing a calm word at the right time, this award celebrates the coaches and mentors that are lifting the aspirations and self-esteem of those within their organisation from a less-advantaged background.

Judging Criteria

The judges will be looking at how well entries meet the key criteria, as follows:

• Whether the activity is additional to their main role?
• A clear indication of how the entry matches the category
• A clear description of the problem that the activity was initiated to address
• A clear description of the activity that the individual undertook
• Details of stakeholders engaged
• Details of the outcomes and impact that have been seen, or are expected, in relation to advancing social mobility

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Business is tough. Dealing with customers, stakeholders and staff can consume a lot of time and energy. Yet the best companies focus on their people, look to the future and realise that a commitment to social mobility is a business imperative that sets them apart. This award therefore celebrates those firms making an outstanding commitment to social mobility issues. From an open-minded recruitment process, through innovative development and progression initiatives, to broader community activities and overall advocacy of social mobility issues, this company makes it its business to make a tangible difference to the life chances of others.

Judging Criteria

The judges will be looking at how well entries meet the key criteria, as follows:

• Whether the activity is in addition to the organisation’s main purpose?
• A clear indication of how the entry matches the category
• A clear description of the problem that the activity was initiated to address
• A clear description of the activity that was undertaken
• A description of the resources expended (be that time, money or in-kind)
• Details of stakeholders engaged
• Details of the outcomes and impact of the activity that have been seen, or are expected, in relation to advancing social mobility

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Good ideas can change the world. The challenge of delivering social mobility requires organisations to think differently about the work they do with their colleagues, communities and wider society. But where there is challenge, there is also opportunity. Organisations who grasp this opportunity are those who realise that the old ways do not work. They find new ways to think, act and influence, inspiring others along the way. This award recognises an organisation that is leading the way in supporting social mobility in new and innovative ways.

Judging Criteria

The judges will be looking at how well entries meet the key criteria, as follows:

• Whether the activity is in addition to the organisation’s main purpose?
• A clear indication of how the entry matches the category
• A clear description of the problem that the activity was initiated to address
• A clear description of the activity that was undertaken
• A description of the resources expended (be that time, money or in-kind)
• Details of stakeholders engaged
• Details of the outcomes and impact of the activity that have been seen, or are expected, in relation to advancing social mobility

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How do we make sure that the promise of social mobility cannot be ignored? What we do beyond our organisation matters. We need to speak up for social mobility. That requires us to reach new audiences and meet new stakeholders. It requires us to make new friends, build new alliances and demonstrate the benefits of tackling social mobility in society. This award recognises those companies who have taken their commitment to social mobility to new places in unexpected ways, affecting systemic change along the way.

Judging Criteria

The judges will be looking at how well entries meet the key criteria, as follows:

• Whether the activity is in addition to the organisation’s main purpose?
• A clear indication of how the entry matches the category
• A clear description of the problem that the activity was initiated to address
• A clear description of the activity that was undertaken
• A description of the resources expended (be that time, money or in-kind)
• Details of stakeholders engaged
• Details of the outcomes and impact of the activity that have been seen, or are expected, in relation to advancing social mobility

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It is time to help others take their first step on the ladder. This award celebrates the organisations that are leading the way in recruitment practices and programmes that tackle social mobility issues head on. From sourcing prospective employees from unexpected places, to figuring out how best to support them as they begin their careers, these are the firms leading the way in recruitment that supports social mobility.

Judging Criteria

The judges will be looking at how well entries meet the key criteria, as follows:

• Whether the activity is in addition to the organisation’s main purpose?
• A clear indication of how the entry matches the category
• A clear description of the problem that the activity was initiated to address
• A clear description of the activity that was undertaken
• A description of the resources expended (be that time, money or in-kind)
• Details of stakeholders engaged
• Details of the outcomes and impact of the activity that have been seen, or are expected, in relation to advancing social mobility

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We cannot do this alone. Tackling social mobility is a team effort. This award celebrates the programmes organisations are running that make a tangible difference to our communities. These organisations are raising young people’s aspirations, developing their skills and business awareness, and are helping them understand their future education and employment opportunities – bridging the gap between the classroom and the boardroom. In short, these companies are helping young people to be more prepared for the world of work and more successful within it, through initiatives that are making a real difference to the employment and life chances of those that need the most help in our communities.

Judging Criteria

The judges will be looking at how well entries meet the key criteria, as follows:

• Whether the activity is in addition to the organisation’s main purpose?
• A clear indication of how the entry matches the category
• A clear description of the problem that the activity was initiated to address
• A clear description of the activity that was undertaken
• A description of the resources expended (be that time, money or in-kind)
• Details of stakeholders engaged
• Details of the outcomes and impact of the activity that have been seen, or are expected, in relation to advancing social mobility

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