Please note that the most important part of the nomination form is the question where you are asked to describe (maximum 500 words) why the individual or team you are nominating deserves to win the award. The panel may also contact you and/or others to get more information.
Remember we are looking for individuals who, not only do a good job but are exceptional leaders and innovators, and teams who together provide exceptional service. To assist you, here are some of the questions that the panel will be considering. Please keep these in mind when giving your response.
1. How ambitious, creative, innovative and/or dedicated is the individual or team?
2. Are new ways of working evident? How ground-breaking is the individual/practice/service delivery?
3. What evidence is provided that the individual/team has made a significant difference to the lives of the people who use respiratory services, their carers and/or other staff.
4. Is there clear evidence of sound and effective leadership?
5. Is there robust data and analysis showing measured improvements to patient care, clinical outcomes and/or service delivery?
6. How has your nominee inspired motivated or encouraged other(s) to achieve higher standards and results than they might have.
7. How sustainable is the evidenced change/innovation/model/outcome?
8. How transferable to other areas of practice is the evidenced
change/innovation/model/outcome?
9. Has the work of the individual/team contributed to the respiratory agenda – locally/nationally/internationally?
10. How have the views of other people – such as people who use respiratory services, carers, staff and other partners – been taken into consideration when delivering/changing practice?
Supporting evidence must be submitted to support your nomination. This could take the form of audits, previous awards, testimonials, newsletter/newspaper cuttings, patient and/or carer feedback, or other forms of evidence of achievement. Remember the judges can only base their decision on the evidence submitted so this needs to reflect adequately the individual’s or team’s accomplishments.
Nominations can only be accepted on this ARNS nomination form.