Unseen is proud to announce the return of the prestigious Unseen Business Awards for 2024. First established in 2023, these awards offer businesses and individuals the opportunity to demonstrate exceptional leadership in tackling modern slavery from their operations and supply chains.
Please note: Nominations for this year have now closed. Thank you to all who participated. Explore the incredible work of our 2024 award winners and see how they are making a difference in the fight against exploitation.
Showcasing positive impact
The Unseen Business Awards serve provide a platform for businesses to showcase their impactful initiatives tackling modern slavery.
“Modern slavery is a complex issue, and businesses have a critical role to play in dismantling the systems that perpetuate it,” says Andrew Wallis, CEO of Unseen.
“The Unseen Business Awards are designed to celebrate the companies taking concrete steps to eradicate modern slavery from their operations and supply chains. By showcasing these efforts, we hope to inspire and empower others to join the fight.”
Award categories and recognition
The 2024 Unseen Business Awards encompass two categories: Business awards and Individual awards. Five awards will be presented in total, acknowledging a range of critical contributions, including:
- Pioneering innovative approaches to tackle modern slavery.
- Fostering successful partnerships that drive broader impact.
- Demonstrating exceptional commitment to ethical sourcing.
- Developing effective strategies to identify and address modern slavery risks within their operations.
Winning an Unseen Business Award signifies your dedication to ethical practices and commitment to creating a more just and sustainable future.
In 2023 we received nominations from a range of esteemed companies, including Lloyds Banking Group, Nestlé, and Shiva Hotels. Past winners have spoken of the tremendous honour of receiving an award and the positive impact it has had on their commitment to ethical practices.
“Winning the Innovation Award was a real morale booster,” says Emma Crates, Business and Human Rights Lead at Marshalls, winner of Unseen’s Innovation Award in 2023.
“It was great to receive recognition for the new approaches that we’d been pioneering over the previous few months.”
To hear more about past winners and their inspiring stories, visit our 2023 Unseen Business Awards winners page here.
Eligibility and judging process
Businesses and individuals of all sizes and sectors are encouraged to submit nominations for the 2024 Unseen Business Awards, provided their projects were undertaken within the past two years.
A distinguished panel of judges, comprising leading experts in anti-slavery initiatives, human rights, and business ethics, will assess nominations based on four key criteria: Commitment, Collaboration, Innovation, and Impact. Their expertise ensures a rigorous and fair evaluation process.
Among the judge is Lydia Hopton, Senior Manager for Responsible Tech and Human Rights at BT.
Commenting on her role as a judge, Hopton says: “Having worked in the field of technology and human rights for many years, I’ve seen firsthand the power of innovation to drive positive change.
“Joining the Unseen Business Awards judging panel is an exciting opportunity to celebrate businesses that are developing creative solutions to tackle modern slavery in their operational practices and supply chains.
“Recognising these efforts will not only acknowledge their leadership, but also inspire others to integrate responsible tech practices into their operations.”
Learn more about our judges panel and nomination guidelines here.
celebrating our 2024 winners
Nominations for the 2024 Unseen Business Awards are now closed. Thank you to everyone who submitted their entries!
We invite you to explore the 2024 award winners and learn about their inspiring work in the fight against modern slavery.
