Teams across the Analysis Function are nominated for five award categories

Thank you to everyone who has submitted a nomination for the Analysis In Government Awards. We have received well over 100 nominations; an indication of just how important government analysis has been this year.

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There are five separate awards which will be presented to teams from across the Analysis Function and you can find the shortlisted entries under each category.

The shortlisted entries

Collaboration

This award recognises great working between teams, departments, other professions and/or external organisations or researchers to deliver a piece of analysis or analytical project.

The shortlisted entries are:

Methods

This award recognises innovation in methods of analysis. The shortlisted entries are:

Communication

This award recognises clear and successful presentation and distribution of analysis using methods such as commentary, visualisations, interactive materials and social media. This could include public-facing communication as well as within teams and departments or across professions.

The shortlisted entries are:

Impact

This award recognises analysis which has had a lot of impact through its use or influenced decision-making and/or has contributed to public debate. The shortlisted entries are:

Investment in people

This award recognises achievements in the development of our people and the building of an inclusive culture across the Analysis Function.

The shortlisted entries are:

When will we know the winners?

The Analysis in Government Awards ceremony is being held on 8 December. This event will take place online and a link will be sent out to registered attendees to access the event. To register to the event, please sign up via Eventbrite. We will also be live tweeting the results of the ceremony @gov_analysis using hashtag #AnalysisInGovernmentAwards so get involved!

World-class analysis

The work of the Government Analysis Function, in bringing together all in the analytical profession, has long been essential to inform decision-making and monitor the delivery of the government’s priorities. Every day, our community delivers data, evidence, analysis, research and evaluation, which is vital to make critical decisions. In 2020, our work has never been more important. We have put world-class, innovative analysis in the hands of decision-makers in order to answer government’s most important questions at pace. Please contact AF.Awards@ons.gov.uk for any further information.