Question 1

What is the Livery Academy Awards?

Accepted Answer

The Livery Academy Awards is an innovative programme designed for City Livery Companies to engage with state schools to help stimulate business and entrepreneurial skills among their sixth-form pupils.

The school teams are given a brief to develop a business idea and present it to an industry standard to a distinguished panel of judges (often household names) and an audience of company members.

The companies provide each team with mentors from the finance and marketing/advertising/creative sectors, ideally drawn from their membership.

This vibrant programme continues and expands the Livery’s ancient remit to encourage and nurture young people, giving them key skills which they can carry into the world of work.

Question 2

When did the Academy Awards begin ?

Accepted Answer

The programme originated at the Grocers’ Company in 2013 and now expanded to the Haberdashers, Merchant Taylors and Fishmongers.

Winners take part in the exciting Grand Final at Mansion House, hosted by the Lord Mayor.

Question 3

What was the winning service /product last year?

Accepted Answer

Mossbourne Community Academy supported by the Grocers' Company, were the winners of the Mansion House final in January 2025.

Their innovative idea was 'UNA - Empowering Families. Safeguarding Freedom'.

UNA is a business built on two innovative products:

1. A Location Sharing App: Think of it as a ‘Google Maps for safety,’
designed to give children freedom while keeping parents informed.

2. The UNA Key: A discreet, fail-safe alarm and emergency support tool
designed as a physical companion key.

Vision: To bring a sense of safety and security to every
household.

Question 4

What are the key diary dates?

Accepted Answer

Mansion House Final - Tuesday 27th January 2026

Everything you need to know about the Livery Academy Awards