SEYH Awards 2025

Celebrate Yorkshire & Humber’s Leading Social Enterprises at the SEYH Awards

Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the passion, resilience, and innovation of social enterprises across Yorkshire and the Humber. The Social Enterprise Yorkshire and Humber (SEYH) Awards are back—bigger, better, and more inspiring than ever before. It’s your chance to connect with like-minded changemakers, champion the region’s most impactful ventures, and have a cracking night out while you’re at it (Yorkshire tea may or may not be provided, but you’ll still feel right at home).

Nominations are now open for the SEYH Awards 2025

There are an exciting 8 awards up for grabs:-

 

  • Small Social Enterprise of the Year (turnover under £200,000 per annum) – sponsorship available
  • Large Social Enterprise of the Year (turnover over £200,000 per annum) – sponsor TBA
  • Social Investment Award – sponsored by Better Society Capital
  • Social Impact Award – sponsored by Key Fund
  • Start Up Award – sponsorship available
  • Social Entrepreneur of the Year Award – sponsor TBA
  • Innovative Use of Technology Award – sponsored by ESP Projects
  • Environmental Award – sponsored by Utility Aid 

We recommend that you read our Awards Guidelines as this contains useful information about how to complete your application form.

Closing date is 7pm Friday 9th January 2026

 

Apply for the SEYH Awards 2025 here

Click Here for Awards Guidelines
Click Here for SEYH 2025 Application Form

Event Details

Project House Leeds

 

Thursday 26th March  2026

Ticket Prices:
Members Admission: £59
Non-Members Admission: £79

Why Attend?

By coming along to the SEYH Awards, you’ll help support the incredible work of social enterprises from our region—organisations that are not only doing business differently, but are also creating real, positive change in our communities.

Hear first-hand how past attendees have been inspired

“I always enjoy going to the SEYH awards. Meeting up with old colleagues who have been at this for years combines with discovering brilliant individuals and organisations forging fresh paths. The whole event demonstrates the resilience of the social enterprise sector in the region and its ability to continually grow and reinvent itself. Always inspirational.”

— Neil Berry, Director of Programmes, Access – The Foundation for Social Investment

“Attending SEYH awards events has helped me to make valuable connections that have supported our work and development. It’s a great opportunity to meet others who are doing incredible work for social good.”

— Vicki Beevers, CEO, The Sleep Charity

“A truly inspirational evening that helps showcase the wonderful work being done by Social Enterprises across the region. An opportunity to celebrate and recognise excellence with friends and colleagues from within the sector.”

— Jeremy Ince, Regional Manager, The Charity Bank Limited

“Being surrounded by so many incredible changemakers from social enterprises across Yorkshire and Humber at the awards was truly uplifting. The event was a powerful celebration of the passion, dedication, and leadership that drive positive change in our communities. An unforgettable reminder of the impact we can create together!”

— Hadyn Moorby Davies, CEO, Harrogate Skills 4 Living

What You Can Expect

  • Inspiring Speakers & Winners: Hear the triumphs (and occasional tribulations) of this year’s finalists.
  • Networking Opportunities: Mingle with key players in the social enterprise sector. You never know who you might meet over a brew or a glass of fizz.
  • Celebration of Success: Join us in applauding the resilience and dedication of organisations that are making real differences in our communities.
  • A Memorable Night Out: Because who says doing good can’t be fun?