Microsoft Technology UK Community and Partner Awards

2025

Award Evening 17th October 2025, 7pm till late. South Coast Summit, Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre

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The Microsoft Community UK Spotlight and Recognition Awards.

An annual event, recognising those in the UK Microsoft Community who have gone above and beyond, nominated, and chosen by their peers.

The 2025 ‘Microsoft Community UK Spotlight and Recognition Awards’ ceremony will be hosted on Friday 17th October, from 7pm at the South Coast Summit, Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre.

Nominations

Key Dates

Nominations Open: 1st September 2024 – 3rd October 2025.

SUBMIT A NOMINATION

Finalists Voting Open: 4th October 2025 – 16th October 2025

Award Ceremony: 17th October 2025, 7pm.

FAQs

  • Nominations are welcome from anyone (limited to 1 nominee per category)
  • There are a total of 10 award categories:
    • Best Podcast / YouTube Channel
    • Best User Group
    • Best Blogger Award
    • Modern Work Evangelist
    • Azure Evangelist
    • Business Applications
    • Security & Compliance Evangelist
    • Community Rising Star
    • Social Impact
    • The Communities, Community Hero
  • Nominees do not need to reside in the UK
  • The top 3 nominees from each award category will be selected as finalists.
  • Voting begins 1st September.
  • Winners from each category will receive an exclusive trophy

Entry

Entry to the South Coast Summit Community Gala, includes:

  • Food & drink
  • UK Community Awards ceremony
  • Casino Tables and Roulette.
  • Live Entertainment from a 7-piece band.
  • Come dress to impress; James Bond or Austin Powers?