VEAs 2021 - Handy guide

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Introducing brand new Bitesize Briefings!

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From 1 – 30 June, nominations will be open for this year’s Voyage Excellence Awards on 21 October. Last year’s event went virtual and although we still had an amazing time, we’re coming back this year fiercer than ever before and bringing you a night to remember!

While we expect the restrictions to end in June, we are still keeping a close eye on the guidance to make sure we are doing the safest thing for everyone.

There is no limit to how many teams or individuals you can nominate so it’s time start thinking about your nominations. This handy guide is full of hints and tips on completing your nomination and how to make yours stand out!

Key dates

21 Octob

1 June

nominations open

30 June

nominations close at midnight

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Being presented with such an amazing award and hearing the kind words being spoken about you is very powerful and energising.”

- Micheala Ryan, Sade Abayomi Award

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Nomination portal

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Sign in!

If you nominated someone last year, you will be able to log in using the same details.

If you have forgotten your password you can click ‘forgotten password’ and follow the link.

If you haven’t got an account yet, you can set one up by visiting vea.awardsplatform.com!

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You can keep going back to your nominations until you are ready to submit them - just make sure they are all completed by midnight on 30 June!

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on mination Before you start your nomination

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You will need: • Full name of the person you are nominating • Which award category you’re nominating the person for • The name of the service/ team this person works in • Their region and Managing Director • Your reasons for nominating this person

Award categories

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Branch of the Year Branch Manager of the Year Care Home Manager of the Year Care Home Team of the Year Care Home Support Worker of the Year Care Home Senior Team Member of the Year Community Team of the Year Community Support Worker of the Year Community Senior Team Member of the Year Field Based Support Team Member of the Year Specialist Team of the Year Learner of the Year Newcomer of the Year Group Support Team of the Year Group Support Team Member of the Year Operations Manager of the Year

Bitesize Briefings

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This year we are introducing new Bitesize Briefings that will provide you with further information and support to help you fill out your nomination. These will be held via Microsoft Teams on Tuesday 8 June (Ops Managers) and Thursday 10 June. We will share the joining link soon so keep your eyes peeled!

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COVID Heroes Last year we introduced a new special award for our COVID Heroes.

This year when you are filling out your nomination, you can choose whether the person you’re nominating should be considered for this award! You will be able to do this at the end of your nomination.

David Green (South) Ellen Poynton (South West) Alan Marshall (Central West) BIR Services (Alan Marshall) Antonella Oliver (Central East) Ayesha Trott (South East) Brian Flynn (North) Eileen Lock (Children’s Complex Care)

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Jargon buster Nominee

The person you want to win an award.

Testimonial A message from someone who works with or has been supported by the person you are nominating. This could be from a family member, external professional or person we support.

External professional Someone from outside of Voyage Care who can speak highly of your nominee. E.g. a social worker or care manager.

Judge A member of the selection panel who will help to decide the nominations that are successful.

Nomination The form you fill in that tell us all about your nominee and why they should win.

Top tips

from our judges

Give examples - always give specific examples to back up your reasons for nominating.

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Think about what the nominee has done that’s special and the positive impact they have had on the people they support.

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Time - make sure you give yourself plenty of time to write a high quality nomination.

Follow the guidelines carefully and make sure you adhere to the word count for each question.

Stand out - remember the judges have a lot of nominations so be clear why your nominee has gone above and beyond.

Get in touch!

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Things to remember

You can nominate from 1 June.

To find out more about how to nominate visit the Hive area:

Hive > Explore > VEAs 2021

You can nominate by visiting: vea.awardsplatform.com

Good luck!