ADR Wales has been recognised across multiple categories at this year’s ADR UK Partnership Awards, highlighting the team in Wales’ growing impact and leadership in collaborative research, policy engagement and digital innovation.
The winners were announced during the Internal ADR UK Partnership Meeting on 14 May. The nominations and awards reflect the strength of partnership working and the commitment of teams delivering research, engagement and data-driven solutions that support public policy and social outcomes across Wales and the wider UK.
Among the major successes was a win in the Cross-partnership Working category for the ADR UK Conference Organising Team (ADR Wales), recognised for delivering a UK-wide conference that brought together partners and stakeholders from across the ADR UK network and beyond.
ADR Wales also received several special mentions across key categories. The ADR Wales Policy Engagement Team was recognised in the Outstanding Teamwork category for its policy engagement model, which has strengthened collaboration between researchers and policymakers.
Stephanie Lee received a special mention in the Rising to a Challenge (Individual) category for her work supporting the growth of the Datacise platform, while the Community Catalyst: Children at Risk team was recognised in the Rising to a Challenge (Team) category for its collaborative work focused on improving outcomes for vulnerable children.
The recognition also reinforces ADR Wales’ contribution at both national and UK-wide levels, showcasing how collaborative approaches to data and research continue to support evidence-based policymaking and innovation.