Future Vision Awards 2026: Nominations Open Today!

SSF UK is delighted to announce that nominations for the Future Vision Awards 2026 officially open today, marking the beginning of one of the most inspiring celebrations in our shared services calendar.

Every year, these awards shine a spotlight on the incredible individuals and teams across our membership community who bring innovation, collaboration, resilience and excellence to life. The awards are more than recognition, they are a celebration of the stories, achievements and people that make shared services exceptional.

🌟 Why We Celebrate

The Future Vision Awards exist because our membership community deserves to be seen.

Shared service teams work behind the scenes, driving transformation, improving processes, elevating service delivery and supporting organisations to move forward, often without the spotlight. These awards give us the opportunity to:

• Champion the achievements that shape our profession
• Showcase the passion, commitment and creativity within our community
• Celebrate people who go the extra mile for their teams, organisations and customers
• Highlight the shared service functions making a real difference

It’s a moment for us to pause, recognise brilliance and celebrate together.

🌿 What It Means for Our Shared Services Community

For SSF UK, the Future Vision Awards are one of the most powerful reflections of who we are: a connected, ambitious, supportive community committed to raising the bar.

For our members, these awards offer:

• A chance to spotlight colleagues who deserve recognition
• Something meaningful to celebrate after a year of hard work
• Stories that inspire teams across the UK to grow, evolve and innovate
• A moment of pride that unites shared service professionals across organisations

Every nomination tells a story — and every story reinforces the strength of our community.

🏆 Award Categories for 2026

This year, we are excited to open nominations across 11 categories, each celebrating a different aspect of excellence within shared services:

• Community Award
• Leadership Award
• Evolution Award
• Resilience Rebooted Award (Conference Theme)
• Shared Service Sustainability Award
• Shared Service Centre of The Year Award
• Customer Service Award
• Accounts Payable Team of The Year Award
• Accounts Receivable Team of The Year Award
• Payroll Team of The Year Award
• Spirit of Excellence Award

From teams driving operational brilliance to individuals transforming culture and wellbeing, these categories reflect the breadth and talent of our community.

✨ Nominate Today

Nominations are now open and we can’t wait to hear your stories.

Whether it’s a team that’s evolved, a leader who inspires, a colleague who champions wellbeing, or a function that delivers outstanding service day after day, now is the time to shine a light on them.

This is your moment to recognise the people who make a difference.

📩 To nominate: Email Events@sharedservicesforumuk.com with:

• A brief description (max 500 words) of who you are nominating and why
• A photo of the nominee

🔒 Please note:

• One nomination per category per member organisation
• The same person cannot be nominated for more than one award

NOMINATIONS WILL CLOSE ON FRIDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER 2026.

Nominate now and help us celebrate the very best of shared services across the UK. Let’s make this year’s celebration the biggest yet we can’t wait to see you on November 11th at Emirates Old Trafford!!