Hints and tips

Our panel of judges have provided some tips to help you when submitting your entry. Please take note of the information below

Your entry:

• Stick to the word limits
• Don’t repeat yourself
• Be specific
• Keep it simple and put the facts…don’t fill with things you don’t need. Bullets points can help provide the clear points
• Tell a story, use the summary box to do this. It’s a great way to introduce your entry to the judges
• If you’re re-submitting your initiative, ensure your entry highlights developments since the previous year. The judges will want to see growth
• Use up-to-date evidence
• Answer the questions asked, don’t go off topic
• Work with communication teams within your trust to help write the application
• Remember there is no right or wrong answer

Evidence:

Always back up your entry with relevant evidence, examples of some evidence judges want to see are below:

• Feedback - patient/ staff
• Posters
• Audits
• Quality of life scores
• Documents
• Pictures
• Data
• Patient stories

Try to condense you pieces of evidence into five documents.

TOP TIP: Why not read more about the 2021 finalists, click here to take a look