Awards Categories
Please see the following descriptions for more information on each category. You can submit your nomination online, quickly and simply. Remember to include enough detail to help the judging panel with their decision-making.
DOMESTIC OF THE YEAR
Out of all categories, this is the most prestigious award in healthcare cleaning. Having been won by some truly inspirational individuals over the years, the award celebrates the very best qualities of healthcare cleaning and the dedicated staff who embody them. This could be someone who goes the extra mile and achieves great things each and every day. Maybe they have risen to the challenge during difficult circumstances? Are they a charity champion? A helpful hero? A go-getter? Or perhaps they have overcome personal challenges whilst continuing to support those around them.
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT
This award is presented to someone who has dedicated their career to helping keep hospitals safe, clean and welcoming. Through commitment, dedication, passion and care, they have become a role model for others and a true ambassador for healthcare cleaning. This award recognises someone who is more than just a cleaner. It is a celebration of a lifetime commitment and a lasting contribution to the profession.
CLEANING TEAM OF THE YEAR
This award celebrates a healthcare cleaning or domestics team that has consistently made a positive impact on its Trust. Beyond maintaining high standards of cleanliness, teams carry out numerous essential duties that are essential to the running of every hospital. This is for a team that goes above and beyond and shows the spirit that embodies cleaning - everyone puts their all in, together.
LEADERSHIP OF THE YEAR
Great teams don't happen by accident. This award recognises a manager or supervisor who inspires, develops and supports those around them, creating a culture where people can thrive. Through their ability to motivate, guide and encourage others, they have made a meaningful difference to their team and organisation.
NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR
This award celebrates a cleaner who has truly hit the ground running. From their first day on the hospital floor, they have demonstrated enthusiasm, professionalism and a willingness to learn. Whether through their attitude, commitment or early achievements, they have already made a positive impression on patients, colleagues and the wider team.
AUDITOR OF THE YEAR
This award recognises an individual who consistently goes above and beyond in their role and plays a vital part in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety. Respected by colleagues and trusted to challenge where needed, they help ensure compliance with the National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness while championing best practice and continuous improvement across their organisation.
COLLABORATION
This award celebrates a cleaner who has worked collaboratively with other departments to improve services and enhance the patient experience. Through strong relationships, effective communication and a shared commitment to better outcomes, they have helped break down barriers, improve ways of working and demonstrate the value of collaboration across the wider healthcare environment. Whether supporting patient flow, streamlining processes or fostering stronger connections between teams, they have shown how working together can make a real difference.
INNOVATION
This award celebrates an individual or team who has embraced new ideas, technology or innovative ways of working to make a positive difference. Whether introducing a simple improvement or leading a larger change, they have challenged the status quo and shown creativity, initiative and a willingness to think differently, delivering benefits for patients, colleagues or services along the way.
PEOPLE'S CHOICE
This award gives colleagues, patients and the wider healthcare community the opportunity to recognise an individual whose contribution has made a lasting impact. Selected from a shortlist chosen by the judging panel, the winner will be decided through public voting, making this a truly special recognition from the people who see first-hand the difference cleaners make every day.
Nomination Examples
The judges are looking for an individual or team within the NHS involved in portering who have gone above and beyond and are deserving of special recognition.
Perhaps this individual or team has done something such as:
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Daily Dedicator- Someone who does great things each and every day, and always goes that extra mile
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Captain Control - Someone who has risen to challenging external circumstances or or other serious incidents
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Charity Champion - Someone who does great things for great causes
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Helpful Hero - Someone who goes above and beyond to help their fellow porters, patients and/or the Trust itself
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Go-Getter - Someone who strives to push themselves, always looking to do better in their personal development
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People Power - Someone who does a great job even when dealing with personal issues and/or illness.