There’s an updated version of this blog here.

So you’ve been thinking 2019 is the year you’re going to apply for some awards and recognition of all the hard work and social impact you’ve created to date.

Here’s a list of 9 social enterprise awards (in the UK) to help you get started. Many of them haven’t opened for submissions yet but they’re worth you keeping an eye out for and adding them to your to do list.

• Social Enterprise UK Awards 

• Social Business Wales Awards

• Social Enterprise Scotland 

• Social enterprise Northern Ireland 

• Cumbria Social Enterprise Awards

• The centre for social justice - social enterprise award

• Social Business Awards Natwest SE100

• Global Good Awards

• Blue Patch Awards

But don’t just look for Awards promoting social enterprise though, look out for mainstream business and third sector awards which may have relevant categories for your organisation too. For example:

Lloyds Bank National Business Awards - The Positive Social Impact Award

Institute of Directors Awards  - these are delivered regionally, with finalist then going to the national finals. Find out what your region is and apply there first.

Other blogs readers of this blog have found useful:

• How I grew my social enterprise to over £100k/year in 18 months

• 5 mistakes Social Entrepreneurs make when starting and growing their Social Enterprise

• Achieve your monthly income goal - my blueprint

• What to include in your social impact report

• Different ways to present your social impact report or data

Want to find out more about how I can help you generate a sustainable income in your Social Enterprise? Get more free resources and training here.