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Next-Gen Policy Leadership Award 2027

This award acknowledges an individual who has demonstrated significant influence in shaping business policy within their organization or sector. It focuses on the ability to lead change through evidence and stakeholder consultation.

Opens 2027-01-15 Closes 2027-05-31 £200 entry

Eligibility

Professionals between the ages of 30 and 40 who hold leadership responsibilities in policy or operational strategy development.

Criteria

  • Influence on internal or external business policy formulation
  • Evidence of stakeholder engagement and consultation
  • Application of research-based evidence in policy design
  • Commitment to transparent and inclusive governance
  • Effective communication of policy impact

Judging weights

Policy development efficacy30%
Use of evidence in strategy30%
Stakeholder management skill20%
Ethical transparency20%

Prize

Leadership crystal award, inclusion in the Future Leaders Advisory Board, and editorial feature in a leading trade publication.

Sponsored by Future Policy Research Institute

Submit a nomination

Self-nomination and third-party nomination are both accepted.

Entry fee of £200 is invoiced after eligibility is confirmed.