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Our range of prestigious awards – the Excellence Awards, Operations Awards and MRS Awards - showcase outstanding work with the insight sector. They recognise and reward the individuals, teams and organisations that promote best prac tice and exceed the high professional standards required. 

Awards Trust Mark – Advanced

MRS is delighted to have achieved The Awards Trust Mark (Advanced) for our MRS Awards, Research Live Awards and Operations Awards. This not-for-profit accreditation is run by the Independent Awards Standard Council and recognises the independence, transparency and quality of administration of awards programmes. At MRS we work hard to ensure that our judging process is robust, fair and of high quality to ensure that the winning organisations and

The variety of awards presented provide a unique opportunity for organisations of all sizes and the people who work for them to celebrate their achievements and shine the spotlight on their contributions to the sector’s success and the real difference they make to wider society. 

Enter our awards to:

  • Enhance your reputation – an MRS award is evidence of excellence
  • Reward your team and celebrate individual contributions
  • Increase your profile – winners receive publicity through Research Live, the MRS website and social media
  • Attend our glittering award ceremonies and network with peers

Please scroll down for this year’s key dates and deadlines. Categories and criteria are revealed on the day entries open. For queries, contact awards@mrs.org.uk

For queries, contact awards@mrs.org.uk or Chloe Ellison on 0207 566 1827

Submission deadlines for 2026
Don’t miss out on the chance of winning a prestigious MRS Award. Make a note of the key dates below.
EXCELLENCE AWARDS

19 February – Entries open for ED&I and Sustainability Changemaker Awards
27 March – Deadline for ED& I and Sustainability Changemaker Awards
31 March – Deadline for Fellows nominations
5 May – New Fellows and EDI and Sustainability Changemaker finalists announced
5 June – Winners presented at the Excellence Awards lunch

OPERATIONS AWARDS

4 March – Open for entries
27 May – Deadline for entries
28 July – Finalists announced
24 September – Winners announced at the Oppies party

MRS AWARDS

28 April – Open for entries
25 June – Deadline for entries
Beginning of October – Finalists announced
7 December – Winners revealed at the MRS Awards dinner

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