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In addition, our entrepreneurs were individually recognised for the following awards: Outstanding Innovation: This award is to highlight the most innovative and potentially transformational solutions to social issues developed by staff, students or graduates Winner, Erinma Ochu - Farmlab CIC, a local 'pop up' urban farming system designed to encourage a move towards zero carbon and zero waste by recycling of water and nutrients. By working locally with businesses and residents people are able to make healthier and environmentally sustainable food choices and gain the skills and knowledge to make their part of the city more resistance to climate change Outstanding Achievement: Personal Growth and Development: This award is to recognise outstanding staff, students and graduate social entrepreneurs who have personally grown, developed and achieved through their award and development as a social entrepreneur. Shortlisted finalists, Helen Power- Levenshulme Market CIC and Ruth Daniel- In Place of War CIC with UMIP's Dr Laura Etchells a shortlisted finalist for Social Entrepreneurship Champion of the Year. Dr Julian Skyrme, Director of Social Responsibility at the University commented: "Making a difference to society is a core part of the University's mission. We are delighted to see our work to support and develop social enterprises receive this national recognition once again." Tony Walker of UMIP's Social Enterprise Team commented: 'This is our third year of success in the awards and it's wonderful to see we are still able to be at the forefront of an incredibly strong set of nominations. What is most significant is that both awards recognise our increasing focus on developing innovation in our social enterprises, reflecting the maturity and growth of many of our early candidates who are now flourishing. Inspire, Invent and Innovate is our strapline and we will continue to pursue that goal by supporting our academics, staff and students in their social missions.''

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