Please make sure that the name of the nominee and the award category is included on all separate pieces of supporting information.

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2 CareTech Awards How to enter Choose the category or categories for which you want to nominate your colleague. If you are entering more than one category separate entry forms must be completed. Write an account of no more than 300 words saying why your colleague should be considered. An additional account from a colleague or service user/family carer, photos or videos is helpful, but not essential. Please make sure that the name of the nominee and the award category is included on all separate pieces of supporting information. Complete the entry form and attach it to all other separate pieces of supporting information. Please post or fax any supporting testimonials and include the name of the nominee and category. Closing dates for entry forms is July, 31st Post any entries and or supporting testimonials to Sonja Mills, CareTech Care Awards, CareTech Community Services, Metropolitan House, 3 Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, Herts, EN6 1AG or fax to Sonja Mills Rules for entry The awards are open to all staff, including front line staff as well as office based staff across the UK. All entries are treated confidentially. Entries will be judged by a panel of Caretech Employees, Service Users & Non-Executive Directors. Entries will not be returned. Use one entry form per entry. Photocopies are acceptable. Regional judging will take place on 31st August Winners of the regional awards are automatically invited to attend the finals. The final will be held at Whittlebury Hall, Northampton on Thursday, December 3rd Important A statement of up to 300 words saying why you think the nominee should be included. Please only submit 300 words. An additional typed statement from a colleague or service user/family carer, photos or videos is helpful, but not essential.

3 Categories Carer Of The Year For a family carer who has been very supportive Support Worker Of The Year For outstanding performance Nominated by service users and staff Team Player Of The Year Team Of The Year Award For Excellence In Back Office Outstanding Achievement Of The Year (beyond the call of duty) Most Inspiring Manager Of The Year For exceptional generosity, kindness and simply being great to work with For a team who works well together and has achieved great results For the most supportive administrator/payroll/finance/ office worker/receptionist, etc. For exceptional qualities or a outstanding achievement during the past year The Manager who inspires most Nominated by anyone, including self-nomination Long Service Award 15 years + Nominated by Heads of Department Newcomer Of The Year Carer (Entry Level) Service Users Art Competition This is to be judged regionally. Winners will attend the National Care Awards where a national winner will be presented. Please ensure you complete all supporting information. Please your entries to Sonja.Mills@caretech-uk.com

4 Category Descriptions Family Carer Of The Year Family Carer who has gone the extra mile to support the service delivery Someone who is participative and collaborative in supporting the team Someone whose support has helped to make a real difference to the health & well-being of their family member Support Worker Of The Year Someone whose conduct has been exemplary Someone who has continuously made a difference to people s lives A Support worker who has done something out of the ordinary Team Player Of The Year Someone who actively puts the team first Someone who others within the team look up to for inspiration Someone who promotes teamwork Team Of The Year A team that has achieved something extraordinary for those they support A Team that has worked together for the good of the wider company A Team that is recognised by others as being exemplary and consistently delivers high standards of work Award for excellence in Back Office Someone who works in an administrative role either in service, in regional offices or at the shared service centre Someone who is recognised by colleagues as continually going out of his or her way to support front line services Someone who has made a difference to the people we support Outstanding Achievement Of The Year Someone who has gone beyond the call of duty Someone whose contribution has had an outstanding impact on people s lives Most inspiring Manager Of The Year A manager who is inspirational to families, peers, colleagues and service users A Manager who by example ensures excellent outcomes for the people he or she support Long Service award (15 years +) For someone with over 15 years service who has consistently made a difference to people s lives Someone who is respected universally by colleagues and peers as always working for the good of the company and the people we support Newcomer Of The Year For someone who has joined in the last 12 months as a support worker...who has made a positive impact on his or her team...who is making a real difference to people s lives...who displays potential and a positive attitude towards developing a career with CareTech All entries need to be submitted with specific examples and evidence in support of the nomination

5 National Awards Agenda 1. Communication March - July Nominations To be recieved by July 31st Regional Panel Judging to take place 31st August. The Regional juding panel will be Head of Operations, Locality Manager, Human Resources, Financial Controller, Business Development Manager, Service User 4. Regional Winners x 5 Announcement September National Panel Judging to take place 30th October The National judging panel will be Internal Senior Managers, External Stake Holders and Service Users. 6. National Awards Thursday, 3rd December 2015 Entry Form Region / Division Award Category Name of nominee Job title Service / Office Name of Nominee Name of nominator Nominator s job title Nominator s address Nominator s telephone number Who should we contact if the nominee is shortlisted: Nominee Nominator

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