The shortlist for the 2025 edition of the Corporate Engagement Awards has been unveiled, celebrating exemplary collaborations in corporate social responsibility, sustainability and strategic partnerships across Europe.

Now firmly established as the industry benchmark for excellence in corporate partnerships, sponsorship and philanthropy, the Corporate Engagement Awards casts a spotlight on those initiatives that marry business acumen with social purpose.

This year's programme embraces a wide array of categories, thoughtfully curated to reflect the breadth of innovation and intent taking place across sectors. Highlights include 'Best Environmental or Sustainable Programme', 'Best Educational Programme' and 'Best PR and External Communications', among others.

An expert judging panel, comprising leaders in sustainability, responsible business and corporate communications, reviewed the entries to identify those setting the benchmark for values-led engagement. The most compelling submissions revealed a thoughtful alignment between commercial goals and wider societal impact, characterised by genuine reciprocity in partnerships and meaningful contributions to communities.

The awards ceremony will be held on 17th September at the Underglobe, Shakespeare's Globe, in London.  To reserve a place or enquire further, please contact Katie Edwards at katie.edwards@cravenhillpublishing.com or telephone +44 (0)20 3950 5356.

The complete shortlist follows:

 

PARTNERSHIPS

Best Arts and Culture Programme

JTI UK and the London Philharmonic Orchestra

Sky Arts and We Are Futures

SoftServe

 

Best Charity, NGO or NFP Programme

Bowel Cancer UK and Kimberly-Clark

Essity (Tork) and In Kind Direct

The British Gas Energy Trust and British Gas

UK Space Agency and Scouts UK

 

Best Educational Programme

Boots UK, The Hygiene Bank and Colgate

Cadent and YMCA England & Wales

CGI with Love of the Game and Bupa

Dove Self-Esteem Project and World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts

National Grid and Connectr

The National Youth Agency and NatWest

UK Space Agency and Scouts UK

 

Best Environmental or Sustainable Programme

CGI with Love of the Game and Bupa

Euston Town with Transport for London, Camden Collective and Camden Town Unlimited

Metrisk and MYGroup and Boots UK

Springer Nature and Hubbub

The Conversation Volunteers with NatWest Group

 

Best Pro-Bono Work for a Charitable, Social or Ethical Cause

Euston Town with Transport for London, Camden Collective and Camden Town Unlimited

International SeaKeepers Society

Watch Duty and Sixième Son

 

Best Sports and Leisure Programme

International SeaKeepers Society

KP Snacks and The Hundred

ParalympicsGB and Ocean Outdoor

 

SPONSORSHIP

Best Alignment of Brand Values Through a Sponsorship Activity

School Food Matters and Whole Foods Market Foundation

Vestey Holdings and YMCA England & Wales

 

Best Engagement of an Internal Audience in a Sponsorship Programme.

Allianz SE

DHL Group

NatWest Group and Team GB

 

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Best CSR Activity or Programme to Support or Develop a Corporate Reputation

Coats Group plc

TEI - TUSAŞ ENGINE INDUSTRIES, INC.

Treedom and Hangzhou EZVIZ Network Co., Ltd.

 

Best Alignment of Brand Values During a CSR Programme

Macmillan Cancer Support and La Roche-Posay

Sabancı Holding

School Food Matters and Whole Foods Market Foundation

 

Best Community Involvement During a CSR Programme

KP Snacks and The Hundred

Legal & General

 

Best Engagement of an Internal Audience in a CSR Programme.

Springer Nature

The Big Difference - Centrica

 

Most Innovative Collaboration

Euston Town with Transport for London, Camden Collective and Camden Town Unlimited

International SeaKeepers Society

Lumo and Metrocentre

 

Best Foundation

OVO Foundation

Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation

 

TIME

Most Effective One-Off Campaign

Hull Trains & Yorkshire Wildlife Trust

Hull Trains with Hull Comedy Festival

Lumo and Smart Outdoor

 

Most Effective Long-Term Commitment

AstraZeneca YHP and UNICEF UK

Barclays LifeSkills and The Talent Foundry

Macmillan Cancer Support and Boots UK

Mind, SAMH and Moto Foundation

Samsung UK and We Are Futures

 

COMMUNICATION

Best Stakeholder Communications

Boots UK

Prof. Marco Imperadori / ROCKWOOL Core Solutions and Definition

 

Best Internal Communications

Boots UK

GSK and Radley Yeldar

Springer Nature

 

Best PR and External Communications

Hull Trains with Hull Comedy Festival

Superdrug and Marie Curie

 

PROCESS

Best Collaborative Approach

Euston Town with Transport for London, Camden Collective and Camden Town Unlimited

Hull Trains and Yorkshire Wildlife Trust

Lumo

Network Rail and the Rail Safety and Standards Board and The Talent Foundry

 

Best Execution

Euston Town with Transport for London, Camden Collective and Camden Town Unlimited

Lumo with Newcastle Gateshead Initiative and Destination North East England

There is no shortlist for the Grand prix. Everyone shortlisted is eligible and the winner will be announced at a very special awards ceremony on 17 September, at the Underglobe, Shakespeare's Globe, London.