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the making it happen awards

Organised by Constellia, the ‘Making it Happen’ Awards recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements and successes of everyone involved in the procurement and delivery of the UK’s public and utilities services.

about the awards

The Constellia Making it Happen Awards celebrate excellence within the Constellia client community.

They recognise the individuals and teams across the public and utilities sectors who are delivering meaningful impact through procurement — driving SME engagement, embedding Social Value, and achieving outstanding results.

These awards are an integral part of the Constellia Customer Summit 2026, bringing together the Constellia client community to spotlight and share best practice.

Winners will be invited to present their winning case studies live on stage at the Summit, inspiring peers from across sectors and showcasing how procurement is truly making it happen.

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award categories

This year, the award categories reflect the priorities that matter most to the Constellia community – accelerating SME engagement, driving measurable value, and recognising the people making a difference in procurement.

Driving Value

Recognising teams that have delivered exceptional outcomes, savings, efficiencies or income generation through their projects.

SME Engagement

Celebrating organisations that have created opportunities for SMEs, strengthened local supply chains, and championed supplier diversity.

Procurement Professional of the Year

Honouring individuals who have demonstrated leadership, innovation, and measurable impact in their work.

Why Apply?

Celebrate Your Achievements: Shine a light on the projects, strategies, and people driving real impact through procurement.
Gain Sector-Wide Recognition: Showcase your success to peers, partners, and leaders across the public and utilities sectors.
Share Best Practice: Inspire others by presenting your winning case study live on stage at the Constellia Customer Summit 2026.
Champion Your Team: Recognise the individuals and teams behind the scenes who deliver measurable value and innovation.
Strengthen Your Profile: Position your organisation as a leader in outcomes-focused, socially responsible procurement.

how it works:

Submissions Open: Submit your case studies or nominations using the form below.
Submissions Deadline: All submissions must be received by 5 December 2025.
Finalists Announced: Finalists notified by 12 December 2025.
Case Study Submission Review: An independent judging panel of procurement experts reviews all submissions by 10 December 2025.
Winners Announced: Winners revealed on 23 January 2026 and will present their case studies live on stage at the Constellia Customer Summit on 26 February 2026.

who can apply:

These awards are open exclusively to Constellia clients across the public and utilities sector.

Whether it’s a project, strategy, process, or individual achievement, we want to celebrate the work that is making a difference.

Not yet part of the Constellia community? We’d love to work with you so you can take part in future awards.

For new client enquiries, please raise your enquiry here.

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hear from previous winners

Gain practical insight from the people driving change in procurement. In this short highlights video, previous winners from across the Constellia community share their experiences, reflections, and lessons learned on delivering impact across the public and utilities sectors.

Watch to hear their perspectives, learn from their achievements, and see how collaboration through procurement is creating real outcomes.

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Driving Value

Making it Happen Awards: Driving Value

Winners of the Constellia Customer Summit 2026 Making it Happen Awards will be invited to present their winning case study live on stage at the Summit on Thursday 26 February 2026 at Church House Westminster. By submitting this form, you confirm that you or a nominated colleague will be available to present at the event if your entry is successful.

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Submission for Driving Value Making it Happen Award

Please complete the details below for the person submitting this entry so we can contact you in due course. (If you’re nominating someone else for the ‘Procurement Professional of the Year’, you’ll enter their details in the next section of the form.)

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1. Overview: What was the procurement strategy, process or project?(Required)

(Approx. 300-500 words)

2. Challenge: What challenge(s) did you face and how were these addressed?(Required)

(Approx. 300-500 words)

3. Objectives: What were the value, efficiency or outcome goals?(Required)

(Approx. 300-500 words)

4. Approach: What strategy or actions were taken to deliver value for money?(Required)

(Approx. 300-500 words)

5. Outcomes: What measurable results were achieved (e.g., savings, efficiency gains, income generation)?(Required)

(Approx. 300-500 words)

6. Best Practice: What 3 key lessons can you share with your peers that would inspire them to act?(Required)

(Approx. 300-500 words)

Procurement Professional of the Year

Making it Happen Awards: Procurement Professional of the Year

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Submission for 'Procurement Professional of the Year' Making it Happen Award

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1. Nominee Details: Full name, job title, organisation, email address and role within procurement.(Required)

2. Why are you nominating this person? Briefly summarise what makes this individual stand out and why they deserve this recognition.(Required)

(Approx. 300-500 words)

3. Key Achievements: Outline the specific challenge, initiative, or project where this person made a measurable impact.(Required)

(Approx. 300-500 words)

4. Leadership & Innovation: Describe how they demonstrated leadership, fresh thinking, or innovation to drive results.(Required)

(Approx. 300-500 words)

5. Impact: What difference did their actions make (e.g. savings, improved outcomes, SME engagement, process improvements, stakeholder relationships)? Please include any measurable evidence where possible.(Required)

(Approx. 300-500 words)

6. Legacy & Influence: Explain how their work has created (or will create) lasting change or inspired others inside or outside the organisation.(Required)

(Approx. 300-500 words)

7. A Final Word: In a sentence or two, tell us why this person embodies the spirit of “Making it Happen” and deserves to be recognised as Procurement Professional of the Year.

(Approx. 300-500 words)

SME Engagement

Making it Happen Awards: SME Engagement

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Submission for SME Engagement Making it Happen Award

Name(Required)

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Organisation(Required)

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1. Overview: What was the procurement strategy, process or project?(Required)

(Approx. 300-500 words)

2. Challenge: What barriers did SMEs face and how were they overcome?(Required)

(Approx. 300-500 words)

3. Objectives: What were you aiming to achieve? (e.g., SME inclusion, local supply chain, supplier diversity) Approach: How did you improve access and participation for SMEs?(Required)

(Approx. 300-500 words)

4. Outcomes: What tangible results were delivered (e.g., SME participation, social/economic value)?(Required)

(Approx. 300-500 words)

5. Best Practice: What 3 key lessons can you share with your peers that would inspire them to act?(Required)

(Approx. 300-500 words)

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constellia | Procurement, empowered

the making it happen awards

about the awards

award categories

Driving Value

SME Engagement

Procurement Professional of the Year

Why Apply?

how it works:

who can apply:

hear from previous winners

Submit Your Entry Here

Driving Value

Making it Happen Awards: Driving Value

Submission for Driving Value Making it Happen Award

Procurement Professional of the Year

Making it Happen Awards: Procurement Professional of the Year

Submission for 'Procurement Professional of the Year' Making it Happen Award

SME Engagement

Making it Happen Awards: SME Engagement

Submission for SME Engagement Making it Happen Award

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