Connected Britain Awards 2025

ENTRY DEADLINE EXTENDED: Friday 6th June

Now in its 8th year, the Connected Britain Awards celebrate the most impactful and forward-thinking organisations, solutions, and programmes driving the UK’s digital transformation. This year’s awards include four free-to-enter categories: Digital Council of the Year, Digital Skills Award, The Community Improvement Award, and The Rising Star Award, spotlighting achievements that truly make a difference to communities and the broader digital economy.

You can enter as many categories as you wish. The awards ceremony will be held as part of Connected Britain 2025, taking place on 24–25 September at ExCeL London – with more details coming soon. Don’t miss your chance to be recognised on the UK’s biggest digital stage!

*Note the "Startup Award" is only open to startups exhibiting at Connected Britain, who will be invited to apply for one of the ten pitch slots, taking place live on stage at Connected Britain. If you are a startup and want to enter this category, apply for your place in the Connected Britain Startup Village here .