Read: Shortlist announced for The Purpose Coalition Awards 2023 Breaking Down Barriers
The Purpose Coalition is proud to announce the shortlist of winners for the Purpose Coalition Awards 2023, Breaking Down Barriers, partnered with Sodexo. These prestigious awards recognise leaders who have made remarkable contributions to levelling up and to breaking down barriers that will boost social mobility across the UK.
As we continue to navigate through unprecedented social and economic challenges, it is crucial to celebrate and honour those individuals and organisations who have dedicated their efforts to making a positive impact on social mobility. The Breaking Down Barriers Awards 2023 aim to showcase the extraordinary work of those who are committed to creating a more inclusive, diverse and equitable society.
The Purpose Coalition Awards encourage individuals, organisations and community groups to nominate those who have demonstrated exemplary commitment to levelling up and breaking down barriers. A shortlist of winners chosen from those nominees from business, universities and NHS Trusts has just been announced.
The final winners will be selected by a panel of esteemed judges who have demonstrated a passion for social mobility and equity. Our virtual awards ceremony, set to take place on Monday 11 December at 15:00 (GMT), will be a moment of recognition and inspiration, as well as a platform to showcase the positive changes brought about by these outstanding leaders.
The awards are sponsored by leading Purpose Coalition partner, Sodexo UK and Ireland.
Purpose Coalition Chair and former Education Secretary, Rt Hon Justine Greening said: “With recent research showing that poor social mobility is still entrenched in this country, it is more important than ever to work together to tackle the barriers that prevent people from getting on. The Purpose Coalition developed the 14 Purpose Goals to help identify the key elements that need to be in place to ensure that there is equality of opportunity, from a child’s early years to fair recruitment processes, from closing the digital divide to harnessing the energy transition. They provide a useful framework for organisations to assess how they are doing and what more they can do to make a positive social impact.
“These awards will shine a spotlight on the great work that many organisations are already undertaking against each Goal. Sharing their best practice will encourage and inspire others who may not be as advanced on their social mobility journeys and help them see what can be achieved. We have received a wealth of nominations from a wide range of sectors, some for organisations showing exceptional levels of commitment, some for teams within those organisations who are making a difference and some for individuals who are going above and beyond in their personal capacity. Our judges have finally whittled those down to a shortlist from which they will have the very difficult task of choosing eventual overall winners next week.”
The full shortlist is:
Businesses
Aldermore Group
BBC
Black Antelope Law
Centrica
Channel 4
EVERFI
Fooditude
Jericho Foundation
Leonardo
Merlin Entertainments
Royal Mail
Shoosmiths
Sodexo
Tarmac
Teleperformance
Thames Freeport
Travelodge Hotels
The Adecco Group
The Co-op Group
UK Power Networks
Virgin Money
Universities
Northumbria University
Solent University, Southampton
University of Bolton
University of Chester
University of Derby
University of Greenwich
University of Southampton
University of West London
University of Worcester
NHS Trusts
Kent and Medway Partnership and Social Care Trust
South Warwickshire University Foundation NHS Trust
Local Authorities
Essex County Council
