Recognising You: The 2023 Colleague Awards

Recognising You: Surrey Choices Colleague Awards 2023 are to celebrate outstanding practice and achievements by Surrey Choices colleagues, and to acknowledge those who are dedicated and committed to making a difference to the people that Surrey Choices support.

The awards will highlight those who demonstrate outstanding qualities, embed our Core Values into their work and provide inspiration to others on a daily basis.

You can nominate a Surrey Choices member of staff by completing the form below. Nominations close on Friday 30 June 2023.

Your Full Name Your Email Your Telephone Number My Hero Award An award category for customers of Surrey Choices and their families and Carers to nominate employees of Surrey Choices who have made a real difference to them and who have gone the extra mile. Criteria To be shortlisted for the award you must demonstrate the following: - They have helped the people Surrey Choices support to become more independent - They have helped the people Surrey Choices support to live or work closer to home - They have helped the people Surrey Choices support to find work experience or paid work Surrey Choices colleagues cannot nominate people for this award Who are you nominating? Please give their full name Which service or hub do they work at? Why are you nominating them? Please give examples of how they meet the above criteria Being Collaborative Award To recognise those who have worked together as partners to create better opportunities and stronger communities. These collaborations will have benefited the people we support, colleagues and the community. Criteria To be shortlisted for the award you must demonstrate the following: - They have created new opportunities for the people Surrey Choices support in the community - They have worked with key local people and groups who share the same values as Surrey Choices - They have worked in partnership with others to implement change - They have networked with key members of the community - They demonstrate good joint working practices - The partnership has enabled the people Surrey Choices support to develop - They have promoted the partnership Who are you nominating? Please give their full name Which service or hub do they work at? Why are you nominating them? Please give examples of how they meet the above criteria Dream Team Award To recognise a group of people or a team who have worked together to achieve positive outcomes for the people Surrey Choices support Criteria To be shortlisted for the award you must demonstrate the following: - The group is of two or more people - The group have demonstrated working together towards a shared outcome - The group have achieved an exceptional level of customer service - The group help to develop either their colleagues and team members or those Surrey Choices support - The outcome of the group is achieved by a fair team effort - The group work on projects to achieve a strategic outcome - The group work with other services and teams within Surrey Choices - The group works together to find solutions to everyday issues that may arise - The group have high levels of effective communication Who are you nominating? Please give their full name Which service or hub do they work at? Why are you nominating them? Please give examples of how they meet the above criteria Being Courageous Award To recognise colleagues for bravely trying new things, celebrating their achievements, and learning from mistakes. Criteria To be shortlisted for the award you must demonstrate the following: - That they have been courageous in their work - That by being courageous they have improved the lives of the people that we support or that of their colleagues - That they have evidenced and reflected on their work to improve and learn going forward - That they have overcome barriers - That they have used perseverance to make something happen - That they have demonstrated originality in their approach - They have used technology in their approach - That they have shown willingness to put themselves forward for projects and contribute to the overall Surrey Choices Strategic Plan - That they have shown commitment to their own personal development Who are you nominating? Please give their full name Which service or hub do they work at? Why are you nominating them? Please give examples of how they meet the above criteria Being Inspiring Award To recognise those who aspire to be the best at what they do and empower each other to lead the way. Criteria To be shortlisted for the award you must demonstrate the following: - That they are able to inspire, energise and motivate others - That they can demonstrate how they inspire their colleagues and the people they support - That they have shown consistent reliability - That they are demonstrating good practice in their work to enable others to achieve - They are committed to their own personal development - That they are performing above and beyond their role - That they are adding value to the experiences of those Surrey Choices support - That they show a flexible approach to their work - That they show dedication to their work Who are you nominating? Please give their full name Which service or hub do they work at? Why are you nominating them? Please give examples of how they meet the above criteria Being Kind Award To recognise those who value and show that they care for each other, families, colleagues, and communities. Criteria To be shortlisted for the award you must demonstrate the following: - That they support and care for others to make a difference to their lives - That they value others and show them respect and dignity - That they show the impact that their care and support has on others - That they give examples of when and how the support others when they require extra support eg mental health crisis or behavioral support Who are you nominating? Please give their full name Which service or hub do they work at? Why are you nominating them? Please give examples of how they meet the above criteria Being Inclusive Award To recognise those who respect one another and value diversity, creating places where everyone belongs. Criteria To be shortlisted for the award you must demonstrate the following: - That they demonstrate how you have supported people to be active citizens in their communities - That they demonstrate in their work how they respect everyone that they work in with clear examples of this good practice - That they go above and beyond in their work to include everyone and putting them at the heart of what they do - That they are demonstrating co-production where they enable the people we support and their colleagues to make choices and decisions together Who are you nominating? Please give their full name Which service or hub do they work at? Why are you nominating them? Please give examples of how they meet the above criteria Being Responsive Award To recognise those who encourage each other to speak up, and those who listen, take action and communicate well. Criteria To be shortlisted for the award you must demonstrate the following: - That they are enabling the people Surrey Choices support to have all of the right information for them to make decisions - That they can demonstrate in their work that they have truly listened to the people that Surrey Choices supports and their wants and wishes - That they have given opportunities for people to voice opinions, concerns and enabled people to influence decisions - That they are enabling the people Surrey Choices support to have all of the right information for them to make decisions Who are you nominating? Please give their full name Which service or hub do they work at? Why are you nominating them? Please give examples of how they meet the above criteria Please tick if you give Surrey Choices your consent to collect, process and use your data for marketing purposes (e.g. Newsletters, Events).