Entries are now closed for the 2021 awards
Individual CategoriesFor young people aged 13 to 18 inclusive, to be awarded for showing the best positive example to peers, their school or college, their community or the city in general.
Someone who works in the public sector and has gone that extra mile to help others or use his or her skills to assist others or improve their environment.
This amateur fundraiser need not necessarily have raised the most cash, but will be judged on innovative fundraising methods and the personal effort involved.
For young people aged 12 or under who have overcome an adversity or faced up with courage to life’s hardships and challenges.
For an individual who gives freely and unselfishly of his or her time to help others.
Every day, an army of unsung heroes quietly go about their duties in the health service. We’re looking for that special someone whose dedication is second to none.
For a person who has made an outstanding contribution to local sport. Open to players, coaches, officials and volunteers.
For an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to promoting pride in our city or our community.
This award recognises the contribution of an individual care worker who strives to improve the delivery of care. This person must demonstrate outstanding levels of commitment to care and put the person being cared for at the heart of what they do.
We are looking for a nursing health care professional who demonstrates an innovative and caring approach to their work. This person must demonstrate outstanding levels of commitment to patient care and put the patient at the heart of what they do. Entrants can be from any health care profession, and can work anywhere, from community care to surgical theatre.
This person must demonstrate outstanding levels of commitment to patient care and put the patient at the heart of what they do. Entrants can be from any health care profession, and can work anywhere, from a GP practice to in a hospital.
This award is open to a department or individual carer/nurse/doctor who specialises in the care and treatment of mental health in York and North Yorkshire. Good mental health is now recognised as a vital component to good overall health and we would like to hear how the care and support in this sector has improved the lives of the individual and their families.
Group CategoriesFor projects carried out by an informal, non-recognised voluntary group (recognised or registered voluntary organisations such as Rotary, Round Table or Lions Clubs are not eligible).
We are looking for a GP practice in York and North Yorkshire that stands out for the level of care they provide. Have you received great service? Has a doctor or practice nurse gone above or beyond the call of duty, or has the receptionist always greeted you with a smile and a friendly word? This award recognises the contribution of everyone in the GP practice in providing a good service to patients, where staff have gone the extra mile when treating you or someone you know.