Our Awards

IMPACT & INSPIRATION OVERALL AWARD CATEGORY

INSPIRATIONAL PERSON OF THE YEAR AWARD

The Academic Excellence Award celebrates students under 40 with exceptional outcomes in SATs, GCSEs, degrees, research, or other academic pursuits, especially those achieving despite adversity.

EDUCATION LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE AWARD

The Education Leadership Excellence Award celebrates leaders in education who innovate, inspire academic excellence, and uplift the education community, showcasing diverse, impactful role models.

OUTSTANDING CONTRIBTION TO CHILDREN AWARD

The Outstanding Contribution To Children & Young People Award honours individuals who run organisations dedicated to improving outcomes for children and young people, enhancing their well- being and inspiring societal betterment.

EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD

The Educator of the Year Award celebrates exceptional teachers, teaching assistants, lecturers, instructors, and professors who inspire student growth, foster inclusive learning environments, and embody educational excellence.

Our Awards

YOUNG PEOPLE AWARD CATEGORIES

CREATIVE ARTS OF THE YEAR AWARD

The Creative Arts of the Year Award honours artists, musicians, writers, and designers under 40 for exceptional talent in various arts, promoting diversity and creative leadership.

STEM AWARDS OF THE YEAR

The STEMS Award Of The Year recognizes scientists, engineers, technologists, and mathematicians under 40 for their impactful contributions in STEM, fostering diversity and inspiring future innovation.

OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR

The Outstanding Professional Of The Year award celebrates employees under 40 for exceptional performance, leadership, and innovation, motivating excellence and contributing to organizational success.

RISING PHOENIX AWARDS

The Rising Phoenix Award honours individuals who have emerged from the care system, transforming their lives with remarkable resilience and determination, inspiring others through their extraordinary journey of personal growth and success.

THOUGHT LEADER OF THE YEAR

The Thought Leader of the Year Award honours innovative young leaders under 40, including speakers, authors, and trainers, for visionary ideas and impactful outcomes in inclusivity.

MEDIA & COMMUNICATION EXCELLENCE AWARD

The Media and Communications Excellence Award honours individuals under 40 in journalism, broadcasting, content creation, and PR for their impactful, enlightening communication skills.

ENTREPENEUR OF THE YEAR AWARD

The Entrepreneur of the Year Award celebrates entrepreneurs under 40 who use their skills and talents for innovative leadership and societal contribution, inspiring future generations

VISIONARY PROPERTY INVESTOR OF THE YEAR AWARD

The Visionary Property Investor of the Year Award recognizes under-40 entrepreneurs in property investing, development, real estate, and land development for innovative leadership and impact.

LEGAL EXCELLENCE LUMINARY AWARD

The Legal Excellence Luminary Award honours young Black legal professionals under 40, including solicitors, lawyers, judges, and advocates, for their outstanding contributions and transformative impact in the legal field.

MEDICAL TRAILBLAZER AWARD

The Medical Trailblazer Award recognises young Black medical professionals under 40, including doctors, nurses, researchers, and therapists, for impactful contributions to healthcare and community upliftment.

YOUNG AUTHOR OF THE YEAR

The Young Author Of the Year Award honours emerging writers under 21 who demonstrate exceptional creativity, influence, and promise, inspiring the next generation with their powerful contributions to contemporary literature.

YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR

The Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award celebrates extraordinary visionaries 21 and under who have honed their greatness in entrepreneurship, reshaping the future with remarkable creativity and determination, inspiring a new generation of entrepreneurs.

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARD

The Academic Excellence Award celebrates students under 40 with exceptional outcomes in SATs, GCSEs, degrees, research, or other academic pursuits, especially those achieving despite adversity.

FINANCIAL EXCELLENCE AWARD

The Financial Excellence Award honours individuals under 40 in accounting, financial planning, banking, and advisory for their adept management, innovation, and impactful fiscal contributions.

COMMUNITY SERVICE HERO AWARD

The Community Service Hero Award honours individuals under 40 for outstanding volunteer work within the community, in areas like mentorship, social justice, health, and education, fostering impactful change.

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POTENTIAL UNLOCKED ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

STUDENT OF THE YEAR

This prestigious award celebrates the unwavering dedication and commitment of students who have faced challenges and achieved remarkable academic success. By highlighting the achievements of students from diverse backgrounds, the award encourages and motivates others to pursue academic excellence, regardless of their circumstances. Through this recognition, we hope to inspire and uplift students of Potential Unlocked to unlock their full potential and achieve their academic goals.

GCSEs ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

The GCSE Achievement Award celebrates students of Potential Unlocked who have achieved outstanding results in their General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) exams. These students have demonstrated exceptional dedication, hard work, and perseverance in their studies, overcoming challenges and achieving academic success. This award inspires and motivates other students of Potential Unlocked to strive for academic excellence, providing role models and promoting the importance of education. The award aims to inspire the next generation of young leaders and achievers, who will make a positive impact on the world through their education and career.

SATs ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

The SATs Achievement Award celebrates students of Potential Unlocked who have achieved outstanding results in their Statutory Attainment Tests (SATs) exams. These students have demonstrated exceptional dedication, hard work, and perseverance in their studies, overcoming challenges and achieving academic success. This award inspires and motivates other students of Potential Unlocked to strive for academic excellence, providing role models and promoting the importance of education. The award aims to inspire the next generation of young leaders and achievers, who will make a positive impact on the world through their education and career.

INSPIRATIONAL PERSON OF THE YEAR AWARD

The Inspirational Person of the Year Award celebrates individuals who have profoundly impacted others through their relentless courage, compassion, and leadership, driving transformative change and making a lasting difference in the world.

Potential Unlocked Awards 2025

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