Brokers make the shortlist of UK Social Mobility Awards

The shortlist for the 2025 UK Social Mobility Awards (SOMOs) has been introduced, with notable point out of property brokers in competition for the extremely revered prizes.

The SOMOs, run by social mobility charity Making The Leap, recognise organisations and people working to advance socio-economic inclusion within the UK workforce.

This yr’s shortlist highlights the rising momentum inside property and sectors to ship significant change – from recruitment and early careers, to development and management.

Amongst the nominees are

• Savills – Management of the 12 months and Rising Star (Sarah Katherine Thorley)
• Knight Frank – Innovation, Champion of the 12 months (Chelsea Whelan), and Rising Star (Joel Cooper)
• Lloyds Banking Group – Organisation of the 12 months, Social Mobility Community of the 12 months, Pre-Recruitment Programme of the 12 months, and Champion of the 12 months (Paul Speight)
• Coventry Constructing Society – Management of the 12 months
• NatWest – Social Mobility Community of the 12 months
• Schroders – Recruitment Programme of the 12 months

Winners can be introduced on the UK Social Mobility Awards Fundraising Gala happening in London on Wednesday 2nd October 2025. The occasion is taken into account one of many highlights of the company DEI calendar, drawing vital consideration from HR, CSR, and management groups.

Tunde Banjoko, founder and CEO at Making The Leap, mentioned: “We’re actually happy to see such robust illustration from the property and monetary sectors this yr. The work being carried out by these organisations highlights how establishments are shifting their mindsets. We’re particularly happy to see particular person changemakers being recognised alongside large-scale initiatives.

“I’d strongly encourage organisations trying to construct or deepen their social mobility efforts to get in contact. There are highly effective alternatives to companion, study, and lead on this area.”