Nominate for an Award

The Student of the Year Award celebrates students in health, social care, or associated disciplines who demonstrate academic excellence, practical skill, professionalism, and commitment during placements or community projects.

Nominations can be submitted by educators, mentors, placement supervisors, or fellow students who have directly observed the nominee’s performance and impact.

Please note: Nominations from members of the public or family members will not be accepted.

The Rising Star Award honours early-career professionals in health, social care, or support services who demonstrate exceptional promise, strong leadership potential, and a genuine commitment to learning and improving care.

Nominations can be submitted by line managers, mentors, colleagues, or professional peers who have directly witnessed the nominee’s early-career contributions and impact.

Please note: Nominations from members of the public or family members will not be accepted.

The Clinical Care Excellence Award celebrates individuals in health or social care roles who demonstrate exceptional compassion, dedication, and resilience. This includes professionals whose direct work has made a remarkable impact on service users, whether they are qualified practitioners or in vital support roles.

Nominations can be made by patients, clients, service users, colleagues, or managers who have personally experienced the nominee’s outstanding care or support.

Please note: Nominations from family members will not be accepted.

The Non-Clinical Excellence Award shines a spotlight on the many non-clinical and behind-the-scenes professionals — including administration, portering, estates, catering, HR, finance, IT, and other essential services — whose dedication, efficiency, and care enable high-quality frontline work.

These individuals are the quiet champions of our health and social care system, ensuring that everything runs smoothly so others can provide safe and effective care. Nominations may come from colleagues, managers, service users, or other staff  who have directly benefited from the nominee’s invaluable contributions.

Please note: Nominations from family members will not be accepted.

The Team Excellence Award recognises outstanding collaboration across clinical, social care, and support teams. It celebrates multidisciplinary teamwork, integration, and innovation that lead to meaningful improvements in care quality and service delivery.

Nominations can be submitted by service users, partner organisations, colleagues, or managers  who have directly observed or benefited from the team’s collaborative impact.

Please note: Nominations from family members will not be accepted.

The Educator / Training Initiative Award recognises individuals or organisations that demonstrate outstanding excellence in teaching, mentoring, or developing staff and students across health, social care, and support services — helping to strengthen and sustain the future workforce.

Nominations may come from students, trainees, colleagues, or senior leaders who have directly observed the effectiveness and impact of the nominee’s teaching or training initiative.

Please note: Nominations from members of the public or family members will not be accepted.

Celebrating innovative approaches, research, or projects that advance health, social care, or support services, improving knowledge, practice, and outcomes for service users or staff.

Nominations can be made by peers, supervisors, academic or professional collaborators, or organisational leaders who are familiar with the project or research.

Please note: Nominations from members of the public, patients, or family members will not be accepted for this category.

Recognising individuals, teams or initiatives in health or social care who demonstrate outstanding commitment to the highest standards of quality, safety, and risk management. This award recognises those who proactively protect patients, clients, or residents while continuously improving systems, processes, and care delivery. 

Nominations can be made by colleagues, managers, patients, or service users who have observed the nominee’s dedication to ensuring safe, reliable, and high-quality care. 

Please note: Nominations from members of the public or family members will not be accepted.

Honouring inspirational leaders or initiatives that promote staff wellbeing, resilience, morale, and retention, across both frontline and support functions.

Nominations can be submitted by colleagues, team members, managers, or staff who have experienced or benefited from the nominee’s leadership and wellbeing initiatives.

Please note: Nominations from members of the public, patients, or family members will not be accepted for this category.

For individuals or teams advancing inclusive practices in health and social care, addressing barriers and ensuring underrepresented groups, staff and service users are valued and supported. 

Nominations may come from colleagues, staff, service users, or community members who have observed the nominee’s efforts in promoting equity and inclusion. 

Please note: Nominations from members of the public or family members will not be accepted.

Recognising projects or initiatives that bring together health, social care, and community partners to tackle inequalities, empower communities, and improve integrated services. 

Nominations can be made by community members, partner organisations, service users, or colleagues involved in the initiative or project. 

Please note: Nominations from members of the public or family members will not be accepted.

Celebrating an individual whose career-long contribution has significantly shaped health and/or social care practice, education, or policy, leaving a lasting legacy and inspiring others.

Nominations can be submitted by colleagues, professional peers, mentees, or organisational leaders who can speak to the nominee’s long-term contributions and impact.

The Patient Choice Award focuses on honouring healthcare or social care professionals whose care and dedication have made a profound, personal impact on those they serve. This award celebrates individuals who have earned the heartfelt appreciation of patients, clients, or service users through outstanding empathy, responsiveness, and commitment.

Nominations can be made directly by patients, clients, or service users, as well as by families or carers who have experienced the nominee’s exceptional care and support.

Please note: Self-nominations, nominations from colleagues, managers, or anyone without direct experience of the nominee’s care will not be accepted.