Institute of Regulation Awards 2026
The Institute of Regulation seeks to promote awareness and understanding of good regulation and so we are delighted to continue our industry awards to acknowledge some of the leading practice and professionals in the regulatory sector.
The Institute are seeking entries or nominations for three awards in regulation:
- Innovative practice
A team award for pioneers at the forefront of regulatory practice, for those taking fresh approaches to maximise regulatory impact
- Rising star
Open to emerging leaders in regulatory practice and impact, the shapers of regulation for the future.
- Collaborative practice
A team award for the regulatory A team working at the forefront of regulatory practice, leading cross-sectoral collaboration with other regulators or key stakeholders to achieve maximum impact.
Last year’s Winners
These will be the second year of awards offered by the Institute of Regulation. The three winners of the inaugural Institute of Regulation Annual Awards in 2025 were:
Mary Jervis of the Information Commissioner’s Office, winner of the award for Innovation in Regulation
Matt Westmore of the NHS Health Research Authority, winner of the Collaboration in Regulation Award
Tom Vincent of the Food Standards Agency, Winner of the Rising Star award.
Listen to our Podcast interview from last year’s award winners on Episode 27 here.
Entries for awards will open in Mid December via the mid month update. The deadline for entries will be by 17.00hrs on Friday 20 February 2026.