The MJ Awards

🔔 BREAKING: The 2025 MJ Awards finalists have been announced. Discover the local authorities pioneering excellence and head over to the website now to discover who made the cut: eu1.hubs.ly/H0hQHvZ0 #MJAwards #Finalists #LocalGovernment #PublicDelivery

🏆 Winner: Outstanding Contribution to Local Government: Pat Ritchie CBE Pat Ritchie was an inspiring chief executive and has devoted her career to public services. A truly deserving winner of this prestigious award! ✨ #MJAwards #LocalGov

🏆 Workforce Optimisation: @CornwallCouncil's interview is live! With 106 participants so far in the project, it’s transforming service delivery and setting a replicable example for councils. @PPMA_HR #MJAwards #WorkforceOptimisation #LocalGov #ContinuousImprovement

🏆 Chief Executive of the Year: Sharon Kemp, Rotherham MBC @RMBCPress's interview is live! A champion for equalities, Sharon’s leadership has transformed Rotherham and her work on social value will leave a legacy for years to come. @wearepenna #MJAwards #LocalGov #Leadership

🏆 Transforming Lives: North Lanarkshire Council @nlcpeople's interview is live! Born from Covid, this project helps older people connect digitally from home, building intergenerational friendships and boosting digital literacy. #MJAwards #DigitalInclusion #Community #LocalGov

🏆 Senior Leadership Team: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council @BCPCouncil's interview is live! A worthy winner for successfully creating a new council amid political change — all while staying focused on delivering for residents. #MJAwards #Leadership #LocalGov

🏆 Rising Star: @burnleycouncil – Alexandra Brown's interview is live! Dynamic and innovative, Alexandra has transformed environmental services through passion and determination. A true rising star and future Chief Executive in the making. #MJAwards #RisingStar #Leadership

🏆 Local Authority of the Year: @StockportMBC The judges praised Stockport’s 'OneStockport' ethos, calling out its energy, people-first approach, and real results — from infrastructure to inclusive employment. @wearepenna #MJAwards #LocalGov #InclusivityWins

🏆 Leadership in Responding to the Climate Emergency: @LancasterCC's interview is live! By embedding climate action at the core of planning policy, this council has challenged national barriers with its first Climate First Local Plan. @LP_localgov #MJAwards #ClimateAction

🏆 Innovation in Reducing Health Inequalities: @haringeycouncil's interview is live! Well designed, clear targets and aims, this initiative established a scalable way to address issues deprived communities with amazing results. @Health_Mgmt_UK #MJAwards #HealthInequalities

🏆 Innovation in Public Private Partnerships: North Northamptonshire Council @NNorthantsC's interview is live! This evolving project connects communities with history and archaeology — improving wellbeing, education and public health. @LocalLeadership #MJAwards

🏆 Innovation in Housing: Dumfries & Galloway Council @dgcouncil Praised for the breadth, adaptability, and commitment to community-led solutions, this council impressively delivered tailored housing solutions across a vast and varied region. #MJAwards #Housing #LocalGov

🏆 Winner: Digital Transformation – West London Alliances interview is live! 👏 Congratulations to the team on a well-deserved win. Sponsored by @Oracle #MJAwards #DigitalTransformation #Innovation #LocalGovernment #Leadership #PublicSectorTech

🏆 Winner: Delivering Better Outcomes – Telford & Wrekin Council's interview is live! 👏 Huge congratulations to the team. #MJAwards #BetterOutcomes #LocalGovernment #Safeguarding #Leadership

🏆 Winner: Innovation in Delivering Sustainability and Social Value – London Borough of Hounslow's interview is live! Explore the full winner's list and interviews, gallery and more here: eu1.hubs.ly/H0lllqN0 #MJAwards #Sustainability #SocialValue

🏆 Winner: Community Engagement – Nottinghamshire County Council's interview is live! Explore the full winner's list and interviews, gallery and more here: eu1.hubs.ly/H0lkP1T0 #MJAwards #CommunityEngagement #LocalGovernment #Heritage #PartnershipWorking

🏆 Winner: Innovation in Children and Adult Services – Haringey Council's interview is live! 👏 A powerful example of what happens when young people are heard. #MJAwards #Innovation #Safeguarding #TraumaInformed #LocalGovernment #YouthVoice #PartnershipWorking

🏆 Winner: Best Transport Decarbonisation Project – London Borough of Hackney's interview is live! 👏 Congratulations to the team! Sponsored by @Highways Magazine #MJAwards #NetZero #TransportDecarbonisation #SustainableTransport #LocalGovernment

🏆 Winner: Innovation in Building Diversity and Inclusion - Central Bedfordshire Council's interview is live! 👏 A fantastic example of innovation in action. Sponsored by @GatenbySanderson #MJAwards #Diversity #Inclusion #Innovation #LocalGovernment #YouthEmpowerment

🏆 Best Council Services Team: Derby City Council's interview is live! The judges praised @DerbyCC innovative approach — creating an outstanding service available to councils across the UK. #MJAwards #LocalGov #Innovation @apsenews

We were honoured to share such special moments of celebration and recognition between colleagues after years of hard work and dedication at The MJ Awards last Friday. Congratulations to our amazing winners! ✨ Explore the winners interviews here: eu1.hubs.ly/H0lkJXf0