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Unilever Bright Future Awards 24/25!
We are overjoyed to announce that our Unilever Bright Future Award winner is…
Bellerive FCJ Catholic College!
Congratulations to Bellerive on a fantastic, planet-friendly project and a huge well done to King’s Leadership Academy Hawthornes (2nd), Weatherhead High School (3rd) and all of our sensational special award winners and entrants!
In November 2024, All About Futures (All About STEM) invited schools to take part in the Unilever Bright Future Programme hosted by Unilever Port Sunlight. Schools from across the region took part in activities that introduced them to processing, packaging, the environment and more. Following this, students had the opportunity to design their own environmentally friendly/sustainable product over a three-month period and then present their ideas to Unilever experts at our Awards and Celebration Day.
Meet our Unilever Bright Future Winners and take a look at their innovative concepts:
Unilever Bright Future 2024/25 Award Winners
Winner – 1st Place & Access & Inclusion Award: Bellerive FCJ Catholic College
Product: HyperHandz
Have you ever noticed award winners wiping their hands with nerves before they accept their accolade? Do you lose your grip on your pen during an exam or slip around in your sliders when you’re on holiday? Bellerive FCJ designed Hyperhandz to solve problems just like this. “It’s a unique hand/foot balm designed to tackle hyperhidrosis and support young people to become more confident and get on with their day!”
The team used natural ingredients including rice bran wax to provide anti-bacterial properties, caprylic triglyceride (coconut oil) for antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties and soothing shea butter and vanilla extract for comfort, scent and as a stress reducer.
Not only did Bellerive prototype their product design, but they formulated it and created it in preparation for their project presentation – amazing work!
2nd Place: King’s Leadership Academy Hawthornes
Product: Samurai Shampoo
King’s Leadership Hawthornes designed the ultimate hair growth shampoo bar “for those who demand strength, resilience, and confidence”. Inspired by the discipline and power of the samurai, this bar is created for individuals who refuse to compromise on quality or sustainability. Infused with powerful natural ingredients like rosemary oil, Samurai Shampoo actively stimulates hair growth, strengthens weakened strands, and helps combat hair loss. The team hope to conquer hair loss with Samurai Shampoo because “every warrior deserves hair as bold as their spirit”. Strong hair. Sharp look. Zero waste.
See their project
3rd Place: Weatherhead High School
Product: Kelp Kiss
Weatherhead High School designed a revolutionary reusable face mask – Clear Current’s Kelp Kiss. A mask that’s as eco-friendly as it is effective, it hydrates, soothes and brightens your skin while promoting sustainability. “Infused with a marine-rich blend of ethically sourced kelp, pearl extract, seaweed powder, and cucumber, Kelp Kiss replenishes moisture, calms irritation, boosts collagen, and purifies skin for a glowing, refreshed complexion—just like a revitalizing dip in the sea!” Unlike single-use masks that contribute to waste, Kelp Kiss is crafted from recycled fishnet fabric and can be reused up to 10 times.
Bright Future Inspire Awards – Specialist Subjects
Technical Award & Communication Award: Bishop Heber High School
Product: Coco Elixir
Coco Elixir is a fairtrade shampoo for those who need protection from UV damage due to thinning hair. Bishop Heber surveyed numerous audiences to decide on the specifics of their shampoo and its aesthetics, landing on a sunset colour scheme and coconut scent. Coco Elixir is focused on protecting the hair and scalp from sun and heat damage, with a protective formula that protects from UV, strengthens roots, protects hair growth, and removes dandruff—no one wants a bad hair day at the beach!
Consumer Award: St Anselm’s College
Product: Click ‘n’ Clean
Brushing your teeth shouldn’t be a hassle! St Anselm’s created Click ‘n’ Clean to simplify your daily routine, it’s an innovative toothbrush with a built-in toothpaste dispenser. With a quick press, Click ‘n’ Clean releases the perfect amount of toothpaste directly onto the bristles, eliminating messy tubes, waste, and guesswork. It’s ergonomic, easy to use, refillable, and eco-friendly, making it the perfect solution for busy individuals, frequent travellers, and families.
Innovation Award: The Studio School Liverpool, Liverpool Life Sciences UTC
Product: Cool Comfort
Cool Comfort is a one-of-a-kind product aimed at women struggling with skin concerns during menopause/perimenopause. Studio School/Life Sciences UTC designed this product to be instantly cooling, hydrating and soothing and it’s packed with sustainable ingredients including aloe vera, shea butter, centella asiatica and raspberry seed oil. It has an SPF factor of 15, can help with dry skin and has biodegradable packaging too! “Women’s skin struggles are often dismissed during this time, we want to help women feel validated and heard.“
Sustainability Award: Maghull High School
Product: Eco Hair
Maghull High School designed Eco Hair to be environmentally friendly in every way. As a solution to plastic pollution, the bottle is made from locally sourced seaweed and their formula is all-natural, nourishing hair and scalp with infused seaweed extracts. Their product boosts hair health and vibrance, provides a 12-hour long-lasting fragrance and all packaging and ingredients can be sourced locally.
Digital Award: Wirral Grammar School for Girls
Product: Get the Gloe
Get the Gloe is a hand wash and lotion combined, to promote hand washing with low water consumption. Wirral Girls designed their product with an all-natural formula including essential oils and aloe vera. “Get the Gloe does not require water to lather or use and comes with a handy cloth made from sustainable materials. With an attractive ‘bubble tea’ aesthetic, it hydrates and cleanses hands and faces with bubbles of cleanser and lotion.“
“Unilever Bright Future is a platform that helps unite and amplify the efforts of a growing community of people who believe it is possible to build a world where everyone lives well and lives sustainably, who recognise we can only achieve this if we all work together to do small actions every day that make a real difference and who inspire others to join in making this the way everyone chooses to live. This year marks a decade of the Unilever Bright Future programme in partnership with All About Futures (All About STEM), and we continue to be committed to work together with schools and students who believe they can make a real difference to creating a brighter future for people and planet.” Nathan Walker, Personal Care EU Consumer Insights Leader, Unilever.
“As All About STEM, our mission is to facilitate events across the region that inspire STEM and engage students. We are so proud to support the Bright Future Programme again and see so many young people learning about sustainability, product design and development and the awesome STEM careers available with Unilever. 10 amazing years of Bright Future with Unilever, we look forward to many more!” – Michelle Dow, Managing Director, All About Futures/All About STEM.
Congratulations to all of our entrants!
Your projects were phenomenal – we can’t wait to see what you come up with next.
Don’t forget, if you’re aged 9-16, you can create a poster using your project work and enter the All About STEM Competition!
Keep your eyes peeled for Bright Future announcements for 2025/26.
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