Nominations Process

A nomination has two elements (you can download the relevant forms by clicking on the links):

  • An initial recommendation from a colleague, prisoner/detainee, or member of the public; and
  • supporting documentation completed by the Local Champion, and signed off by the Governor/Director.

The forms can be completed electronically, or printed out and filled in by hand. If completed electronically, it is best to download to a computer first to ensure they save properly. [We ask people to use the official forms where possible, but we are happy to accept (initial) recommendations from prisoners/detainees in other formats.]

For joint nominations, please complete one supporting documentation form per nominee.

Note: Nominations can be completed at any time during the year, but the deadline for each year’s Awards is always 30th June. In exceptional circumstances, we may be able to grant a short extension if you are having trouble completing the supporting documentation in time, but any extension must be approved before the deadline – so if you think you may need an extension please let us know in plenty of time.