Welcome to the UK Social Mobility Awards 2026
– a nationwide leadership initiative focused on advancing social mobility
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As we celebrate 10 years of the UK Social Mobility Awards, join impactful companies that are leading the way.
KEY DATES 2026
April 27th
June 11th
June 26th
Entries deadline
June 29th to July 10th
Shortlisting
July 13th
Shortlist announced
July
Judging days
October 6th
NEWS
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 (The SOMOs) – a partnership that feels both timely and deeply aligned. As the UK’s leading national awards dedicated to recognising and celebrating...
Sue Perkins will host the UK Social Mobility Awards 2026, marking the 10th running of the prestigious ceremony.
Presenter, writer, actor, director, and comedian Sue Perkins will host the UK Social Mobility Awards (The SOMOs) on Tuesday 6 October. The SOMOs celebrate organisations and individuals driving meaningful progress in social mobility, recognising those turning ambition...
Why social mobility matters more than ever – and why 2026 is the year to step forward
Across the UK, organisations are rethinking what opportunity really looks like. They're reassessing who gets access, who gets heard, and who gets the chance to thrive. And in a year shaped by economic uncertainty and shifting labour markets, one thing has become...
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