Welcome to the UK Social Mobility Awards – a nationwide leadership initiative focused on advancing social mobility
THE SOMOs ™ AWARDS GALA
Thursday 2nd October 2025
We champion the advancement of social mobility by recognising and celebrating employers and educators working to improve it.
SOMO 2024 Highlights
KEY DATES 2025
January
March 25th
April 28th
June 12th
June 27th
June 30th to July 11th
Shortlisting
July 15th
Shortlist announced
July
Judging days
October 2nd
NEWS
SOMOs 2024: Key Findings Report
In this report, we explore the work done by employers and educators to advance social mobility in 2023-24, as well as barriers overcome and key enablers to effective social mobility work. Based on analysis of entries to the UK Social Mobility Awards 2024, we examine...
Best-in-class UK businesses, institutions and individuals celebrated at the eighth annual SOMOs™ Awards Gala
The 2024 SOMOs™ Awards Gala, hosted by Sue Perkins, took place on Thursday 3rd October, celebrating businesses, institutions and individuals who champion social mobility Seventeen awards announced, including five individuals, 10 organisations and two...
“You can’t help but be inspired by the SOMOs” – Will Serle, Chief People Officer, National Grid
National Grid is one of the UK’s largest energy distribution networks, connecting millions of people and businesses every day. However, beyond its core operations, National Grid have committed to advancing social mobility as part of their pledge to support their...
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