The ALPSP Award for Innovation in Publishing 2025
This award recognises a product, service, technology, business model or project which is both innovative and of significant value to scholarly communication. Submissions can relate to any part of the scholarly and professional publishing industry but must demonstrate excellence in terms of originality and innovation, significance and value to its community, utility and long-term viability. Applications must define clearly the benefits and advances they represent in their sector.
The finalists for both the Impact and Innovation Awards were showcased in a lightning session at the ALPSP Conference in September and the winners were announced at the ALPSP Conference Dinner on Thursday 11 September.
Award Winner 2025
AI Talks with Bone & Joint
In an era of information overload, scholarly research output overwhelms researchers' ability to stay current. Bone & Joint have addressed this challenge for time-constrained orthopaedic surgeons by harnessing generative AI to transform research accessibility and create ‘AI Talks with Bone & Joint’. Previously, creating audio versions of academic papers was prohibitively time-consuming and resource-intensive for their small team. In partnership with 67 Bricks, they used rapid, cost-effective text conversion to podcast episodes, allowing researchers to consume medical research during commutes, exercise or other activities. This innovative solution dramatically reduces the time and effort required to stay up-to-date with cutting-edge scientific literature.
Finalists for 2025
Shortlisted for the ALPSP Award for Innovation in Publishing 2025:
AI Talks with Bone & Joint
Thoth Open Metadata
Embedding Transparency & Reproducibility in Science: A Scalable Partnership to Support Research Excellence and Data Sharing Policies
Alchemist Review
The Judging Panel
Colin Adcock, American Physical Society
Iain Craig, Wiley
Jill Emery, Portland State University
Richard Gedye, Scholarly and Professional Publishing Consultant
Alice Meadows, MoreBrains
Fabienne Michaud, Non Executive Director
Louise Russell, Tutton Russell Consulting
Steve Sharp, Sheffield Hallam University
Maggie Simmons, Geological Society
David Smith, The IET
David Sommer, Kudos (Chair)
Alexandra Winzeler, Digital Science
Conditions of Entry
- The Association of Learned and Professional Society Publishers (ALPSP) reserves the right to make no Award if there are insufficient high quality applications.
- Applications must be made in accordance with the instructions under ‘How to apply’.
- The closing date for receipt of entries is 9 May 2025.
- ALPSP may publish a list of submissions and the statements of innovation or impact. All other information within the applications will be treated in strictest confidence.
- The judges will consider all the applications and draw up a shortlist. Representatives of the shortlisted applications will be invited to give a 15-minute virtual presentation to the Judges on 8 or 9 July.
- Each finalist will be invited to give a 5 minute presentation to showcase their application at the ALPSP Conference.
- There are no geographical restrictions on entries.
- If the publication or service is produced on behalf of another organization, the consent of the publication’s owner or service provider is required.
- Award Winners will receive a trophy and certificate. No cash alternative can be substituted for the prize.
- There are no restrictions on number of entries.
- Criteria for judging entries are as detailed above.
- Entries will not be returned.
- Winners of the Awards will be announced at the ALPSP Conference on 11 September 2025.
