The Made in Britain Impact Awards are back, and with their highest number of entries to date.
With 157 submissions received for 2025, the awards have grown by 38% compared to last year’s 114 entries, underlining the energy, creativity and resilience driving UK manufacturing today.
The surge reflects the momentum building across the sector, with manufacturers showcasing not only their products but also their social impact, export expertise and innovative approaches.
Some categories have seen particularly strong growth, including:
• Marketing Campaign of the Year – up 160%
• Heroes of British Export – up 116.7%
• Social Impact – up 70%
Celebrating a record-breaking year
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Simon Boyd, Executive Director at Made in Britain (pictured), said: “This record-breaking year for the Impact Awards proves just how much momentum is building in British manufacturing.
“Our members are pushing boundaries, tackling mounting export challenges with creativity, and showing the world what it means to be Made in Britain. We could not be prouder to celebrate their success and share their stories at this year’s ceremony, and I’d like to thank each and every manufacturer for taking the time out of their busy workloads to apply.”
The 2025 awards ceremony will take place on Wednesday 5th November, at the Bank House Hotel in Bransford, Worcester. For our members who are planning to attend, you can view an agenda for the ceremony here and book tickets online here.
Honouring the best of British manufacturing
Award categories for 2025 include:
• Sustainability Initiative of the Year
• Social Impact
• Innovation of the Year
• Heritage Manufacturer
• Marketing Campaign of the Year
• Excellence in Procurement
• Heroes of British Export
• Inspiring Leader of the Year
Reflecting on the importance of the awards, Made in Britain CEO, John Pearce (pictured), added: “The Made in Britain Impact Awards are an opportunity for us all to reflect on what has been another fantastic year for British manufacturing. With manufacturing having been confirmed this month as ‘the UK’s leading export engine’, now’s the time to honour the workforces that ideate, innovate and drive progress on a global scale.
“Despite challenges across the sector, our 2,200 members have risen to the challenge and flown the Great British flag via our registered trademark with immense pride. Their accomplishments have been far-reaching and proven that manufacturing doesn’t just connect components, it connects us all.”
Building on last year’s success
Exclusively open to Made in Britain’s 2,200+ members, the awards highlight the achievements of businesses proudly carrying the official Made in Britain mark.
Previous winners include:
• Royal Oak Health (Heroes of British Export)
• The Somerset Grill Company (Marketing Campaign of the Year)
• Byworth Boilers (Social Impact)
This year’s record-breaking number of submissions shows that more than ever, manufacturers are eager to showcase their innovation, sustainability, and impact.
With categories growing rapidly and new stories waiting to be told, the 2025 Impact Awards promise to be the most exciting yet.
To read more about the Made in Britain Impact Awards (and start planning your entries for 2026!), click here.
By Made in Britain 1 hour ago | Impact Awards