ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

  • Individual entrants must be working in the UK
  • Entrants for organisations must be working in or carrying out work in the UK. Their products or services must be available for purchase in the UK market. 
  • Entrants can nominate themselves. 
  • Entrants can nominate other individuals or organisations, however their relationship must be disclosed and evidence referenced.
  • Entrants can enter multiple awards however must offer unique answers for each entry.

Event Timeline

Entries open - 3rd March

2025 Entries close - 20th June 2025

Finalists announced - 15th August 2025

Finalist event - TBC

Award Ceremony - 16th October 2025

Entry Questions

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Public Service 

This category celebrates the transformative use of artificial intelligence in public service. It recognises initiatives that leverage AI to improve governmental operations, enhance public safety, deliver essential services, or address pressing societal challenges.

Recognising individuals making significant contributions to promoting AI literacy, advocacy, and responsible AI adoption within communities. Recipients of this award demonstrate dedication to raising awareness, fostering dialogue, and empowering citizens to understand and engage with AI technologies in ethical and meaningful ways.

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  • Must be able to prove success in leadership positions advancing ethical, responsible and impactful AI practices.
  • Has made significant contributions to the AI field through groundbreaking research, initiatives, or projects that have created meaningful change or inspired others.

Named in honour of pioneering computer scientist Alan Turing, this award recognises individuals or organisations for outstanding contributions to advancing the field of artificial intelligence through groundbreaking research, impactful innovations, and visionary leadership. Recipients embody Turing's spirit of innovation, intellectual rigour, and commitment to excellence in AI.
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  • The nominee must showcase a groundbreaking AI innovation that addresses a significant challenge or creates new opportunities, demonstrating originality, scalability, and measurable impact.
  • The innovation should uphold ethical AI principles. 
  • The nominee should highlight successful collaborations (e.g., with industry, academia, or public sectors) and the influence of their innovation in shaping AI trends, standards, or practices.

Celebrating excellence and innovation in the use of artificial intelligence within government agencies, public sector organisations, and civic institutions. Recipients of this award demonstrate exemplary initiatives, policies, or projects leveraging AI to enhance public services, improve governance, and address societal challenges effectively.
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Open to government agencies, public institutions, and organisations leveraging AI to enhance governance, service delivery, and policy-making.

1. Innovation & Technological Advancement

• Implementation of cutting-edge AI technologies (e.g., machine learning, NLP, computer vision).

• Uniqueness and creativity in AI application for government/public sector needs.


2. Impact on Public Services & Governance

• Improvement in efficiency, decision-making, or service delivery.

• Measurable benefits for citizens, communities, or government operations.


3. Ethics, Transparency, & Responsible AI

• Commitment to ethical AI principles, data privacy, and fairness.

• Transparent AI decision-making processes and mitigation of bias.


4. Scalability & Sustainability

• Potential for expansion, replication, or long-term viability.

• Use of AI to support sustainable government initiatives.


5. Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Effective partnerships with agencies, private sector, or citizens.

• AI-driven solutions that enhance public participation or trust in government.

Innovation & Safety 

This category honors groundbreaking advancements in artificial intelligence that prioritise safety, reliability, and ethical use. It celebrates projects, technologies, or practices that address critical challenges in AI safety, ensuring that innovative solutions are developed with robust safeguards to protect users and society.

The AI Award for Cybersecurity honours outstanding achievements in using artificial intelligence to fortify cyber defences. Recognising innovative approaches in threat detection, prevention, and response, this award celebrates initiatives that leverage AI to enhance cybersecurity practices and safeguard digital assets against evolving threats. Recipients showcase leadership and innovation at the forefront of the intersection between artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, driving advancements that bolster resilience and protect critical infrastructure in the face of cyber risks.
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  • The project should highlight its effectiveness in safeguarding critical infrastructure or mitigating significant cyber risks, with tangible outcomes that demonstrate enhanced resilience against evolving threats.

A closed award recognising exceptional contributions to AI safety and security within policing. Chosen by the National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) Commissioner, this award recognises systems that demonstrate innovation, effectiveness in crime reduction, ethical data use, community engagement, adaptability, accuracy, interoperability, legal compliance, resilience to adversarial attacks and bias, and sustained impact. These systems should exhibit creativity in addressing policing challenges, measurable crime reduction, ethical data practices, community trust building, adaptability to changing circumstances, high accuracy, seamless integration with existing technologies, legal compliance, robustness against adversarial attacks and biases, and long-term sustainability in supporting law enforcement objectives.
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Celebrating bold and transformative innovations driven by artificial intelligence across various domains and industries. Recipients of this award showcase groundbreaking AI technologies, products, or solutions that demonstrate creativity, impact, and potential to reshape industries, solve complex challenges, and drive positive societal change.
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  • The nominee must showcase a transformative AI-driven technology, product, or solution that exemplifies creativity and originality, addressing significant challenges or unlocking new opportunities across industries or domains.
  • The innovation should provide measurable evidence of its impact.

This award celebrates a pioneering startup that is making a significant impact in the field of AI. It recognises innovative young companies that demonstrate exceptional growth potential, creativity, and the ability to solve real-world challenges through AI-driven solutions.
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  • The company must have been founded within the last 5 years.

Recognising outstanding AI-powered products or technologies that have demonstrated exceptional innovation, usability, and impact in addressing specific needs or solving real-world problems. Recipients of this award showcase cutting-edge AI products that deliver tangible value, enhance user experiences, and drive market differentiation.
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  • The product must have hit the market within 12 months of nomination and have metrics to display products impact on users or stakeholders.

This award recognises an outstanding project, organisation, or initiative that has demonstrated exemplary commitment to developing and applying artificial intelligence ethically.

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  • Must demonstrate a clear commitment to ethical AI principles, including fairness, transparency, and accountability.
  • Implements AI solutions that prioritise societal benefit while addressing potential risks and biases. 
  • Provides measurable impact or outcomes that showcase responsible AI development and use.

Education & Learning 

This category recognises the impact of AI in education and learning. It celebrates innovative applications of AI that enhance educational experiences, foster personalised learning, and improve outcomes for students, educators, and institutions. Entries in this category can showcase initiatives, programmes, or organisations, as well as schools, universities and of course, the student of the year.

Recognising initiatives, programs, or organisations dedicated to leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance learning outcomes, improve educational experiences, and drive innovation in education. Recipients of this award demonstrate exemplary efforts in deploying AI technologies to personalise learning, promote accessibility, and empower educators and learners.
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  • Entries must showcase measurable improvements in learning outcomes, accessibility, or educational experiences through the innovative use of AI technologies.

The AI School of the Year award celebrates exceptional educational institutions in the UK that are leading the way in integrating artificial intelligence into their curriculum, culture, and innovation strategies. This award recognises schools that inspire and prepare the next generation of AI leaders by fostering creativity, critical thinking, and a deep understanding of AI technologies and their applications.
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  • Must be able to explain how the school is equipping students with the knowledge and skills necessary to take into an AI-driven world.

Awarded to a university or academic institution demonstrating excellence and leadership in the field of artificial intelligence education, research, and innovation. Recipients of this prestigious accolade showcase outstanding contributions to advancing AI knowledge, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and preparing students for careers in AI-driven fields.
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  • Must be a university or academic institution to apply to this award.

This award acknowledges exceptional students who have demonstrated outstanding achievements and contributions to the field of artificial intelligence through research, projects, academic excellence, and innovative applications. Recipients showcase exemplary talent, creativity, and dedication in advancing AI knowledge and technologies.
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  • Must be able to provide evidence in the form of coursework, publications, presentations, case study or other submittable documentation forms to include within the entry.

AI in Business 

This category recognises the outstanding application of AI in transforming business practices and driving innovation. It celebrates organisations that have successfully integrated AI technologies to enhance operational efficiency, improve customer experiences, and unlock new business opportunities. Whether through automation, data analytics, machine learning, or AI-powered decision-making, this award honors businesses that leverage AI to achieve measurable growth.

This award celebrates the power of AI in the world of media and entertainment. It recognises individuals, teams, or organisations that have leveraged AI to create innovative, engaging, and groundbreaking experiences across industries such as film, television, music, gaming, virtual reality, and live events.
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  • Entrants should clearly showcase how AI technology has been applied to their project or initiative. This includes detailing the specific AI tools, techniques, or methodologies utilised and explaining how these have enhanced the entertainment experience, improved production processes, or enabled innovation within the industry.

This accolade honours organisations at the forefront of utilising artificial intelligence to revolutionise the energy and utilities sector. From optimising energy production and distribution to improving resource management and sustainability practices, recipients of this award showcase pioneering AI applications driving positive transformation within the industry.
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  • Must be able to demonstrate measurable outcomes where AI has optimised energy production, distribution, or resource management, leading to significant improvements in efficiency, sustainability, or cost-effectiveness

Recognising innovation and excellence in the financial services sector, this award celebrates organisations leveraging artificial intelligence to revolutionise banking, insurance, investment, and related services. From personalised customer experiences to risk management and fraud detection, recipients showcase the transformative power of AI in finance.
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  • Must be able to demonstrate how your organisation leverages AI to bring solutions to the financial services sector, such as improving customer experiences, enhancing risk management, or advancing fraud detection.
  • Provide clear evidence of the success and tangible benefits of your AI application, including metrics like increased efficiency, customer satisfaction, or cost savings.
  • Showcase how your AI implementation adheres to ethical principles, ensures compliance with financial regulations, and prioritises data security and customer trust.

The AI Award for Law celebrates applications of artificial intelligence that are transforming the legal sector. This award recognises solutions that enhance legal processes, improve access to justice, streamline case management, or provide intelligent insights to legal professionals.
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  • Entrants should demonstrate how their AI solution has addressed specific challenges within the legal field, providing measurable benefits such as improved efficiency, enhanced access to legal services, or significant cost reductions. Include data or case studies that showcase the tangible outcomes of your innovation.

Celebrating advancements in healthcare enabled by artificial intelligence, this award honours organisations and initiatives leveraging AI to revolutionise patient care, diagnostics, treatment planning, drug discovery, and healthcare delivery. Recipients demonstrate exceptional innovation and impact in improving health outcomes and driving efficiencies within the healthcare ecosystem.
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  • Must be able to provide evidence of AI application and its result in practice to support the nomination.

The AI Award for Transportation celebrates innovation and impact within the transportation sector through the application of artificial intelligence. This award recognises organisations or projects that have harnessed AI to revolutionise mobility, improve efficiency, enhance safety, or contribute to sustainable transportation solutions.
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  • Entrants should demonstrate how their AI solution brings a significant improvement to the transportation sector, with measurable benefits such as enhanced safety, operational efficiency, sustainability, or user experience.
  • Applicants can showcase the scalability of their AI-driven solution, including its potential for widespread adoption or its ability to shape the future of transportation on a global or regional scale.

This award recognises pioneers in the high tech and telecommunications industries harnessing artificial intelligence to drive innovation, optimise networks, enhance connectivity, and deliver cutting-edge products and services. Recipients demonstrate visionary leadership and impactful AI applications shaping the future of technology and communication.
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  • Showcase measurable outcomes where AI has driven significant innovation, optimised networks, or enhanced connectivity in the high tech or telecommunications industry. Be able to include specific examples of how your solutions have delivered value to businesses or consumers.

Celebrating innovation in retail powered by artificial intelligence, this award recognises organisations leveraging AI-driven insights, personalised recommendations, supply chain optimization, and customer engagement strategies to enhance the retail experience, drive sales growth, and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving market.
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  • Demonstrate how your organisation uses AI-driven solutions to transform the retail experience, including examples of personalised recommendations, supply chain optimisation, or customer engagement strategies. Highlight measurable outcomes such as increased efficiency, enhanced customer satisfaction, or sales growth.

This award recognises applications of artificial intelligence in the marketing and advertising industry. It celebrates the use of AI to create impactful, data-driven campaigns that enhance customer engagement, drive measurable results, and transform the marketing landscape.

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  • This award can be applied to whether you are an organisation with a marketing team integrated within it, or a marketing agency using AI in your business operations.

Recognising leaders in the manufacturing sector leveraging artificial intelligence to drive operational efficiency, optimise production processes, enable predictive maintenance, and unlock new opportunities for innovation. Recipients showcase pioneering AI applications transforming the manufacturing landscape and driving competitiveness in the global market.
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  • Must be able to provide specific examples or metrics to illustrate the impact AI is having on your manufacturing process

The AI Award for Automotive recognises technology companies that are revolutionising the automotive industry through innovative applications of artificial intelligence. This award celebrates both startups and established players who are developing cutting-edge AI solutions for automotive services, enhancing efficiency, safety, and the overall driving experience.
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The product or service must have a demonstrable impact on the automotive industry, such as: 

  • Increased safety 
  • Improved efficiency
  • Enhanced user experience
  • Reduced environmental impact 

- Startups and established companies are eligible. 

- To further strengthen your application entry, nominees can provide evidence of the product or service's effectiveness, such as any of the below: 

  • Case studies
  • User testimonials 
  • Independent testing results 
  • Published research

Awarded to a standout enterprise demonstrating exceptional leadership and innovation in leveraging artificial intelligence to drive business growth, improve operational efficiency, enhance customer experiences, and deliver tangible value across various industries and sectors.
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  • Must be able to provide evidence to display the measurable outcomes and ROI achieved through the companies AI initiatives