Enter the Made in Britain Impact Awards 2025

We’ve officially launched our fourth annual manufacturing impact and achievement awards, the Made in Britain Impact Awards 2025. On this page, you will find more information about what our judges are looking for within each category and links to each entry form. Before submitting your entry, please read the Entry Criteria and FAQs about the Awards.

The awards are open to all Made in Britain members who are accredited with the licence to use our recognised trademark, and they serve as an essential platform for your business to showcase its sector-leading achievements over the last 12 months, as well as being recognised by your peers.

The 2025 Awards are now open for entry. Click the image in the category column to submit your entry form:

Category	Award Description	What the judges will be looking for
	This award celebrates businesses making a real difference for the planet. The winner will show a strong commitment to sustainability across their operations and highlight how they’re tackling today’s environmental challenges head-on.	Judges will be looking for inspiring examples like eco-friendly packaging, circular economy initiatives (such as take-back or reuse schemes), and actions to reduce environmental impact, for example, cutting energy use, aiming for zero waste, generating renewable energy on-site, or introducing carbon offsetting or tracking.
	The Social Impact Award recognises businesses that go the extra mile to support their communities. Whether it’s through volunteering, partnerships with local charities, offering training opportunities, or creating inclusive job roles, this award celebrates the businesses that are using their skills, time and resources to make a real difference.	Judges will look at how your work contributes to the social and economic well-being of your local area, not just the bottom line. This could include creating local jobs, taking on and developing apprentices, improving access to services, or supporting community-led projects that bring people together.
	The Innovation Award celebrates businesses that are pushing boundaries, whether by improving an existing product or process or by developing something entirely new. If you've reimagined how something is made, delivered or used, with sustainability or future growth in mind, this is your moment to shine.	Judges are looking for game-changing ideas that have led to big results. This could be a brand-new product, a clever rework of an old one, or a process that’s helped transform your sector, from reducing waste in production to launching a breakthrough technology that sets a new standard.
Sponsored by Petrel	This Heritage Manufacturer Award honours the proud legacy of manufacturing in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It shines a light on businesses that have been making products for over 50 years and continue to thrive today.	Judges will be looking for stories of innovation, adaptation, overcoming adversity, leadership, and success. They will also welcome entries from family businesses that have developed through multiple generations.
Sponsored by Fresh Nous	This award recognises an organisation that’s made a big splash with a standout marketing campaign, something that really grabbed attention and delivered results. Whether it was a clever social media push, a bold product launch, or a rebrand that turned heads, we’re looking for campaigns that made a clear impact.	Judges will be looking for strong evidence of success, like boosted website traffic, higher conversion rates, impressive engagement on digital platforms, or a major lift in brand awareness. If your campaign moved the needle in a big way, we want to hear about it.
	The Excellence in Procurement Award shines a spotlight on a vital, but often overlooked part of business success: procurement. Smart, strategic purchasing can boost growth, strengthen supply chains, and provide stability in uncertain times.	Judges will be looking for standout examples where a procurement project or process delivered impressive results. That could mean cost savings, stronger supplier relationships, improved sustainability, or greater resilience – anything that shows how good procurement has made a real difference to your business.
	This award shines a spotlight on businesses that are excelling in export, whether you're just starting out and exploring global markets or you're an experienced exporter breaking into new regions. For example, you might have recently launched your first product overseas or successfully expanded into new territories like Europe or Asia with an innovative approach.	Judges welcome entries from manufacturers who are holding strong in their export performance, even without entering new markets. If your business has consistently maintained solid export levels or continued serving key international customers despite global challenges, your achievements are just as worthy of recognition.
	This award celebrates a senior executive who leads with vision, passion, and purpose in the manufacturing world. We're looking for someone who’s pushed forward game-changing ideas in their company, perhaps launching a bold new product line, transforming operations with smart tech, or driving a company-wide shift toward more sustainable practices.	Judges will be looking for clear, real-world examples of initiatives this leader has successfully led, like implementing a new training programme, spearheading a major facility upgrade, or introducing sustainable production methods, and how they’ve inspired their team and industry peers along the way.