The ideasUK Idea of the Year Competition 2025 celebrates the power of ideas, innovation and impact across our member organisations. Each year, this competition brings to light truly game-changing innovations that are transforming workplaces, driving business success and improving experiences for employees, customers, and communities alike.
This is more than just a competition. It’s a chance to shine a spotlight on the brilliant minds within your organisation. By recognising the individuals behind these impactful ideas, you not only boost morale and increase employee engagement but also reinforce a culture of innovation that empowers everyone to think boldly and contribute meaningfully.
The very act of entering this competition sends a powerful message: we value innovation, and we value our people. That’s a message that resonates far beyond internal teams, it strengthens your employer brand, builds trust, and inspires future engagement.
Which ideas will you enter in 2025?
IDEA OF THE YEAR 2024 WINNER – HOME OFFICE LESSONS LEARNED REPOSITORY
The Home Office faced challenges in sharing Lessons Learned beyond their immediate teams. A limited number of colleagues knew about the existing repository, which had restricted search features. To address this, a new central repository was developed, accessible to all Home Office staff. A representative working group provided input and feedback on the solution, defining essential requirements. The Knowledge Management team lead examined other departments’ practices and explored available technology to create a cost-effective solution. The result was to use the Microsoft List application and house on the central Knowledge and Information Management pages. It was launched in January 2024 and it captures and allows searching of lessons, with over 1000 lessons shared so far, which continues to evolve.
RECOGNISE AND REWARD THE PEOPLE WHO SUBMITTED IDEAS
INCREASE EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT AND DRIVE A CULTURE OF INNOVATION
ACKNOWLEDGE EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTION TOWARDS BUSINESS SUCCESS
BOOST YOUR ORGANISATION PROFILE
OPEN NEW COLLABORATIVE OPPORTUNITIES
17th March 2025 – Idea of the Year Competition open. Up to 10 ideas per company may be submitted to the competition website ideasUK – Idea Spotlight.
4th July 2025 – Competition closes – no more ideas may be submitted.
7th – 25th July 2025 – Judging of written submissions.
6th August 2025 – Category Finalists announced – all finalists invited to attend face to face judging at the ideasUK Conference in November.
August – October 2025 – Finalists invited to provide 60 second video summarising their idea.
5th and 6th November 2025 – ideasUK Conference and face to face judging for the Idea of the Year conference, taking place at Shrigley Hall Hotel & Spa, Macclesfield, Cheshire.
6th November 2025 – Idea of the Year Competition winners announced at afternoon awards event.
