Awards launch to recognise outstanding contributions to social care
The Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) has launched its first Social Care Impact Awards, which will identify, recognise, and reward small organisations doing exceptional work in social care.
SCIE is a not-for-profit independent charity driven by improving social care for adults and children. By launching the Social Care Impact Awards, SCIE hopes to support those organisations that would not ordinarily have the budget available to commission its services.
There are dozens of prizes available, ranging from 17 days of SCIE consultancy and training support to spaces on SCIE training courses.
The awards are open to organisations with annual incomes up to £100,000. The application process invites organisations to submit 300 words, a two-minute video, or a two-minute voice note explaining why they should be considered for a Social Care Impact Award.
More details on how to create and submit an entry to the awards are available on the SCIE website.
The deadline for entries is 9am on 28 May 2025. Winners will be notified by 20 June, with first and second prize recipients invited to an awards event in London on 2 July 2025.
Kathryn Smith OBE, SCIE Chief Executive, said: “SCIE’s vision is for a society which enables people who draw on social care to live fulfilling lives, and the Social Care Impact Awards are about acknowledging, celebrating, and supporting the organisations that embody this vision through their values, passion, and hard work.
“We believe that, in the face of significant and critical challenges, the commitment and dedication of the social care sector has never been in greater need of commemoration.
“The Social Care Impact Awards are one way we are recognising this need. They will allow us to showcase excellence, support best practice, and share key insights—and, perhaps most importantly, build on the partnerships that already exist across the sector.”
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