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.

Free to Submit
Self-Nominations Welcome
18 Award Categories
Nominations close on: 26 June 2026
Submit before the deadline to be considered

Nomination Submission

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Nominee's Details

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Nominator's Details

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Award Category & Supporting Information

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Selected Category Criteria

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Before you submit

  • ✓ All required fields are completed
  • ✓ Each question response is 250-300 words
  • ✓ Information is accurate and up-to-date

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How to Nominate

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Review Categories

Read through the 18 award categories below

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Gather Information

Prepare nominee & nominator details

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Complete Form

Fill all required fields above

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Answer Questions

Provide detailed responses (100+ chars)

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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 & Patient Experience Champion

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/Workforce Developer

Recognises excellence in training, education, and workforce development.

Emergency & Critical Care Innovation

Honours innovation in emergency and critical care settings.

Excellence in Community Partnership

Celebrates outstanding work in community health partnerships.

Future Leader Award (18-30)

Recognises emerging leaders aged 18-30 showing exceptional promise.

Health Equity Digital Innovator

Honours digital innovation addressing health equity challenges.

Inclusive Leader of the Year

Celebrates leaders championing diversity and inclusion.

Inclusive Organisation/Trust

Recognises organisations with outstanding EDI practices.

Mental Health Advocate

Honours those advancing mental health awareness and support.

Outstanding Contribution to Research

Celebrates significant research contributions in health and care.

Primary Care Champion

Recognises excellence in primary care delivery and innovation.

Social Care Worker of the Year

Honours outstanding social care professionals.

Volunteer of the Year

Celebrates exceptional voluntary contributions to 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.