Judging

We were committed to making the judging as fair as possible, so we have a two phase judging process which involved a broad range of representatives from across the Trust.

Phase one includes six panels of representatives. They each chose their top four nominations from the categories they are judging. All nominations shortlisted by phase one are then sent on to phase two. Phase two meet to discuss the nominations, they chose their top four and vote for their winner in each category.

 

Key dates

• Nominations open - November 2025
• Nominations close - 10 March 2025
• Judging March - April 2025
• Shortlist announced week commencing - 24 April 2025
• Awards ceremony - 4 July 2025

 

Phase 1 judging panel

• Non-executives
• Senior leaders (Corporate services, Community Health, Mental Health and Forensic Services)
• Volunteer / Service Users
• LGBT+ Staff Network Representative
• Disability Staff Network Representative
• Armed Forces Staff Network Representative
• BME Staff Network Representative
• Previous winners
• QI / Research Leads

 

Phase 2 judging panel

• Chair
• Chief Executive
• Lead Governor
• LGBT+ Staff Network Chair
• Disability Staff Network Chair
• Armed Forces Staff Network Chair
• BME Staff Network Chair
• Associate Director of Communications
• Staff Side Chair
• Staff Governor

When completing your nomination, there are two types of criteria that you will need to think about; the core criteria and award specific criteria.

Our handy category and guidelines booklet explains the core and award specific criteria in more detail for each of the different award categories.

View our handy category and guidelines booklet (PDF Form) (opens in new window)