The Purpose Coalition Awards 2023
NEON are delighted to announce that Professor Graeme Atherton (Director of NEON) has won The Purpose Coalition Awards 2023 in the category of Positive Destinations for Young People Award.
The winners of the prestigious Purpose Coalition Awards 2023, Breaking Down Barriers, were announced this week, recognising the work and innovation that individuals and organisations have demonstrated in breaking down barriers to opportunity and boosting social mobility.
There are award categories for each of the 14 Purpose Goals, a framework developed by the Purpose Coalition to share knowledge and best practice and unify diverse efforts for change. They help identify the key elements that need to be in place to ensure equality of opportunity, from a child’s early years to fair recruitment processes, from closing the digital divide to harnessing the energy transition. There are also additional Spotlight Awards to shine a light on those who have shown exceptional dedication and impact in their particular fields, a Parliamentarian of the Year Award and several awards where MPs have nominated individuals and organisations.
The winners of the prestigious Purpose Coalition Awards 2023, Breaking Down Barriers, were announced this week, recognising the work and innovation that individuals and organisations have demonstrated in breaking down barriers to opportunity and boosting social mobility.
Rt Hon Justine Greening said: “I’m absolutely delighted to give out these awards today. They are testament to the creativity and determination of those who have put social mobility at the top of their agendas. At a time when the country is continuing to face economic and social challenges, it is more important than ever to shape what it means to make a positive impact. Our winners are leading the way and I want to congratulate them personally for the commitment they have shown to spreading equality of opportunity. I hope their achievements will inspire others to look at their own organisations and communities to see where they could also make a difference.
“The Purpose Goals were developed specifically to help generate a cohesive approach to social impact. The fact that there are winners for each of the 14 Purpose Goals and that our winners represent such a wide range of sectors is a clear indication that the purpose-led movement is gathering pace. Many Coalition partners have an impact on a number of the Goals but often choose to have a strategic focus on those that are most relevant to their business and where they can benchmark their progress most effectively. Our winners today are fantastic examples of how successful that approach can be.
“These Awards also mark the end of 2023. It is a year which has seen the Purpose Coalition grow in size and extend its membership across sectors, with some outstanding work from our partners to maximise their social impact and some on the beginning of their journey. We are shaping the agenda like never before, at party conferences, with ministers and shadow Ministers and through our policy roundtables. I know that, collectively, we will continue to explore innovative solutions to break down barriers and unlock potential.”