Great Britsh Care Awards 2010 - Closing dates for nominations fast approaching
1 August 2010
Following on from the enormous success of the Great British Care Awards national finals, we are delighted to launch the regional events for the Autumn of this year in partnership with the English Community Care Association and sponsored by HET Software.
Nominations are now invited for the regional 2010 Great British Care Awards details of which can be found at www.care-awards.co.uk or by clicking on the relevant links in this email.
The Great British Care Awards are a series of regional events throughout England and are a celebration of excellence across the care sector . The purpose of the awards are to pay tribute to those individuals who have demonstrated outstanding excellence within their field of work. This year there are 9 regional awards leading to 2 national finals for both the home care and care home sectors, to be held at a prestigious central London venue in London in 2011.
There are around eighteen awards categories available for nomination, which represent all areas of the social care sector, whether it be older people or specialist services, residential or home care. From frontline staff such as care workers and care managers to people who have made an impact in other ways such as training, IT and innovation.
The awards support a chosen charity, The Maggie’s Centre, which has sites across the country supporting people who lives have been impacted upon by cancer. Over £500 was raised for the charity at the national finals.
In addition an auction for the Care Professionals Benevolent Fund will be held at each of the regions. The Care Professionals Benevolent Fund is the registered charity for the Care Sector and are here to support current, former and retired care professionals, by providing assistance to relieve financial hardship or sickness.
John Mayhew, Chief Executive from HET Software said,
“HET Software are proud to be the principal sponsors of the Great British Care Awards for the second year running. Through sponsorship, HET is supporting the care industry by promoting and acknowledging the commitment and dedication of everyone who works in the care industry.”
To download a copy of the 2010 regional nomination forms click on the links below:
Great West Midlands Care Awards, 9th October, National Motorcycle Museum, Solihull
Closing date for entries 6th September 2010
Great London Care Awards, 14th October, Emirates Stadium, London
Closing date for entries 13th September 2010
Great East Midlands Care Awards, 16th October, East Midlands Conference Centre, Nottingham
Closing date for entries 31st August 2010
Great North West Care Awards, 22nd October, Manchester United FC
Closing date for entries 6th September 2010
Great East of England Care Awards, 29 October, Imperial War Museum, Duxford
Closing date for entries 13th September 2010
Great South West Care Awards, 5th November, The Passenger Shed, Bristol
Closing date for entries 20th September 2010
Great Yorkshire and Humberside Care Awards, 12th November, National Railway Museum, York
Closing date for entries 27th September 2010
Great North East Care Awards, 19th November, The Marriott Hotel, Gosforth Park, Newcastle
Closing date for entries 4th October 2010
Great South East Care Awards, 27th November , Hilton Hotel, Brighton
Closing date for entries 11th October 2010
All Inclusive
The awards are all inclusive, bringing together the statutory, independent and voluntary sectors, aswell as unpaid carers; promoting joint working. Working in partnership with care partners and local care associations is at the heart of the initiative; working and linking directly with local managers and networks to further promote the event.
National Support
The awards have received support from across the social care sector, including Department of Health, the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS), Ceretas, the English Community Care Association (ECCA), the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE), the National Skills Academy and Skills for Care.
New Categories!
This year we have 4 new categories:
· The Carer’s Award
· Putting People First Award
· The Supported Housing Award (Rural and Urban)
Raise your organisational profile
Sponsorship opportunities are available at one, some or all of the regional events. The awards provide a unique opportunity to gain maximum exposure with key influencers from across the sector.
For information on how to nominate, how to book a table or sponsorship opportunities call
0115 959 6133 or email info@care-awards.co.uk
So don’t delay and join us in celebrating social care and help it get the recognition it deserves.
