Co-op of the Year Awards

The co-op sector’s annual awards ceremony celebrating the achievements of co‑operators and co‑operative organisations across the UK.

What are the Co-op of the Year Awards?

These coveted accolades – across a number of categories for individuals and organisations – recognise the power of co‑operation to enable businesses to flourish in a fair and equitable way.

Who can enter?

An inspiring celebration, the Co-operative of the Year Awards are FREE to enter and open to all Co-operatives UK members.

Previous winners range from consumer giant The Co-op Group to grass-roots community businesses such as the Bristol Wood Recycling Project.

Winners of the co-op of the year awards 2019

The 2019 award winners

We were thrilled to receive the award and the recognition of our work helping schools to tackle climate change by generating green energy on their roofs.

– Laura Moreno, The Schools’ Energy Co-operative (Inspiring Co-op of the Year Award winner 2019)

When do the Co-op of the Year Awards take place?

The much-anticipated annual award ceremony is usually held during Co-op Congress in June. Nominations open in spring each year and winners are voted for by co-ops, their members, customers and the people they benefit.

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic we don't have yet a date for the 2021 awards.