Celebrating Innovation and Excellence in Social Services
At the forefront of providing support to individuals, families and communities, particularly during times of crisis, social services are central to creating caring, inclusive, and productive societies.
The annual European Social Services Awards (ESSA) acknowledges outstanding achievements in social services. Organised by the European Social Network (ESN), the Awards shine a spotlight on successful new approaches and the extraordinary ongoing work of public social services managers, funders, planners, providers, and deliverers of social services, as well as providing opportunities for exchange and mutual learning to improve social work policies and practice.
This year’s theme, “Promoting Inclusive Communities” , celebrates the creation ofInclusive communities refer to those where people can be fully involved in their spaces, places, activities and events regardless of age, ability, income or background. The 2024 Awards will honour practices and approaches that prioritise the engagement and local participation of vulnerable populations, collaboration across services to make it happen, and the empowerment of people in their communities, to enable inclusive, resilient, and sustainable neighbourhoods and communities.
Thank you to all the organisations that applied for the 2024 European Social Services Awards!
We are thrilled by the amazing Promoting Inclusive Communities projects that we’ve received from all over Europe and beyond.
Next Steps
Shortlisting: In late July through August, an independent expert panel reviews applications, and shortlisted projects are informed by September 4th.
Public Voting: Finalists will be announced soon, and the public will have the opportunity to vote online for their favorite projects in early October.
Awards Ceremony: Join us in Lisbon on November 4-5, 2024, where we will celebrate the achievements of all finalists and announce the winners of the 2024 European Social Services Awards.
Stay tuned for updates and announcements!
