SEYH Awards nomination deadline has been extended to Friday 9th January 2026 at 7pm.

Are you ready to showcase the incredible work your social enterprise is doing in Yorkshire & Humber? The SEYH Awards 2025 offer an exciting opportunity to gain recognition for the innovation, leadership, and social or environmental impact your organisation or team has achieved.

The awards cover a range of categories designed to celebrate all aspects of social enterprise:

• Small Social Enterprise of the Year – for organisations with a turnover under £200k demonstrating strong delivery, growth, and innovation.
• Large Social Enterprise of the Year – for enterprises with a turnover over £200k showing strategic leadership and measurable impact.
• Social Entrepreneur of the Year – for individuals whose leadership, passion, and commitment are driving real change.
• Start Up Award – for newer social enterprises (operating less than two years) with a clear vision and growth plan.
• Environmental Award – for organisations making measurable contributions to protecting and improving the environment.
• Social Impact Award – for enterprises that can evidence and communicate clear, measurable outcomes.
• Innovative Use of Tech Award – for enterprises using technology creatively to enhance services, products, or impact.
• Social Investment Award – recognising both investees and investors driving social change through investment.

Why enter?

Nominating your organisation or a colleague gives you the chance to:

• Showcase your achievements on a regional stage
• Raise your profile among funders, peers, and stakeholders
• Inspire the wider social enterprise community by sharing your innovative practices and impact stories
• Gain recognition for your team and leadership, highlighting the hard work, creativity, and dedication behind your successes

Key details:

• Deadline for nominations: 7pm, Friday 9th January 2026 (extended deadline)
• Event date: Thursday, 26 March 2026
• Venue: Project House, Leeds

Every nomination, whether for an individual, start-up, or established enterprise, helps shine a light on the outstanding work happening across Yorkshire & Humber. Don’t let your organisation’s achievements go unrecognised – now is the time to put your success in the spotlight.

Submit your nomination today: https://seyh.org.uk/seyh-awards/

Together, let’s celebrate the power of social enterprise to create lasting change in our communities and the environment.

Voluntary Action Leeds