Nominate a Leader Today
Celebrate the B.A.M.E professionals in health and social care who are making a difference. Your nomination gives them the recognition they deserve.
Nomination Submission
Complete all sections to submit your nomination
Category Criteria
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Select an award category from the form to see detailed criteria and requirements.
Description
Key Criteria
Eligible Nominees
Tip: Ensure your nomination responses address these criteria specifically for a stronger submission.
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How to Nominate
Review Categories
Read through the 18 award categories below
Gather Information
Prepare nominee & nominator details
Complete Form
Fill all required fields above
Answer Questions
Provide detailed responses (100+ chars)
Submit
Review, accept terms & submit
Who Can Be Nominated
- • B.A.M.E professionals in health & social care
- • Individuals or teams with outstanding achievements
- • Self-nominations welcome
Who Can Nominate
- • Anyone can submit a nomination
- • Colleagues, managers, patients, community
- • Multiple nominations allowed
Award Categories & Criteria
Select the most appropriate category for your nominee. Each category recognises specific achievements.
Advocacy and Patient Experience Champion Award
Recognises individuals championing patient rights and improving care experiences.
Ally of the Year
Honours non-B.A.M.E. individuals who actively support and advocate for B.A.M.E. colleagues.
B.A.M.E Midwife of the Year
Celebrates exceptional midwives providing outstanding maternal care.
B.A.M.E Nurse of the Year
Recognises nurses demonstrating excellence in patient care and leadership.
Clinical AHP Champion of the Year
Honours Allied Health Professionals making significant clinical impact.
Clinician of the Year
Celebrates outstanding clinical practice and patient outcomes.
Educator or Workforce Developer of the Year
Recognises excellence in training, education, and workforce development.
Emergency & Critical Care Innovation
Honours innovation in emergency and critical care settings.
Excellence in Community Partnership Award
Celebrates outstanding work in community health partnerships.
Future Leader Award – Next Gen (18-30)
Recognises emerging leaders aged 18-30 showing exceptional promise.
Health Equity Digital Innovator of the Year
Honours digital innovation addressing health equity challenges.
Inclusive Leader of the Year
Celebrates leaders championing diversity and inclusion.
Inclusive Organisation/ Trust of the Year
Recognises organisations with outstanding EDI practices.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Honours an individual whose long-standing career has made a transformative impact on health and care.
Outstanding Social & Community Care Award
Recognises exceptional contributions to social and community care services.
Pioneering Health Equity Researcher of the Year
Celebrates researchers driving breakthroughs in health equity and reducing disparities.
Public Health Impact Award
Honours outstanding contributions to public health outcomes and population wellbeing.
Trailblazer in Inclusion Excellence
Recognises individuals pioneering new approaches to inclusion and equity in health and care.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to enter the awards?
Any individual or team from a B.A.M.E background working in the UK health and social care sector is eligible. Please see our full nominations and criteria for additional details.
Is there an entry fee for submissions?
No, there is no entry fee. Nominations are completely free to submit.
Can I nominate myself for an award?
Yes, self-nominations are welcome and encouraged. We want to hear your story!
What information do I need to provide?
You'll need the nominee's details (name, job title, organisation, contact), your details as nominator, and detailed responses to four nomination questions (minimum 100 characters each).
Can I save my nomination and complete it later?
Yes! The form auto-saves your progress. You can also click "Save Draft" and copy a link to resume your nomination later.