Bromley Adult Care Awards - award categories
The following categories listed show what you may choose for a nomination.
If you are entering more than one category, separate entry forms must be completed via the online nomination page.
The Diane Smith Award
(for outstanding contribution to adult care in Bromley)
This special award will be presented to an individual who can demonstrate to the judges how they have made an outstanding contribution to enhance the lives of people by delivering person centred care whilst making a long-term outstanding contribution to adult social care.
Nominations will be reviewed for the quality, breadth, and impact of the individual’s contributions to adult social care in Bromley and its community.
Evidence should be presented that demonstrates how a single but very important contribution or an effort which is so outstanding that it warrants recognition, e.g. exceptional contribution of expertise, time, skills, facilities, activities that have served a particularly broad community of beneficiaries, or a sustained record of contributions over many years have been outstanding.
Nominations are welcomed from all care settings.
Nomination Criteria:
- Demonstrates an outstanding contribution to adult social care in Bromley, either through a single significant achievement or sustained excellence over time.
- Enhances the lives of people by delivering person-centred care that promotes dignity, independence, and choice.
- Shows measurable impact on the quality, breadth, and effectiveness of care services within the Bromley community.
- Provides evidence of exceptional effort, such as:
- Sharing expertise, time, or skills.
- Developing activities or initiatives that benefit a wide group of service users.
- Securing resources or creating opportunities that improve care.
- Inspires others and contributes to a culture of continuous improvement in adult social care.
- Demonstrates collaboration with staff, residents, families, and the wider community.
- Offers clear examples of positive outcomes and long-term benefits for service users.
The Team Award
The winning team will prioritise dignity and privacy for residents while maintaining high morale and recognising each member’s unique skills. They should embody person-centred care, actively involving residents, carers, and relatives in service development. A commitment to learning, professional growth, and conflict resolution is essential, alongside demonstrating what makes them stand out.
Nomination Criteria:
- Demonstrates strong leadership and a shared vision with agreed goals.
- Clear roles and personal accountability for all team members.
- Effective communication, cooperation, and mutual trust.
- Recognises and celebrates individual skills within the team.
- Maintains high morale and respects dignity and privacy for residents and staff.
- Provides person-centred care and involves residents, carers, and families in service development.
- Shows commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
- Demonstrates unique qualities that make the team stand out.
The Worker Award
This award celebrates the essential role of care home workers in delivering high-quality care to residents. Nominees should demonstrate dedication, professionalism, and a commitment to continuous personal and professional development.
They must provide exceptional, person-centred care, treating each resident with dignity, respect, and individuality while supporting their independence. Going above and beyond is highly valued, as is actively involving residents and families in care planning. Nominees should also showcase adaptability, initiative, and teamwork, with a strong focus on ongoing training and development.
Nomination Criteria:
- Provides dignified, personalised care that respects individuality and privacy.
- Encourages independence and supports residents’ control over their lives.
- Actively involves residents and families in care planning (where agreed).
- Demonstrates initiative, adaptability, and responsiveness to residents’ needs.
- Goes the extra mile to enhance residents’ quality of life.
- Shows commitment to personal and professional development through training and learning.
- Works effectively as part of a team when required.
- Upholds person-centred values and treats every resident with respect.
The Manager Award
This award recognises an outstanding Manager who demonstrates expertise, leadership, and a clear vision for developing high-quality, person-centred care. The ideal nominee will show adaptability to changing social care priorities and a commitment to continuous improvement.
They should provide evidence of exceptional leadership, including best practices in staff recruitment, training, supervision, and professional development. The nominee should also highlight meaningful activities, respect for dignity and privacy, and active engagement with residents and families in shaping care services. Clear examples of improved resident outcomes and satisfaction are key.
Nomination Criteria:
- Provides clear evidence of strong leadership and a well-led service.
- Demonstrates expertise and exceptional management skills in care settings.
- Adapts effectively to new social care priorities and drives improvement.
- Champions person-centred care, dignity, privacy, and meaningful activities.
- Actively involves residents, families, and carers in shaping services.
- Shows measurable improvements in resident outcomes and satisfaction.
- Implements best practices in staff induction, supervision, appraisal, and development.
- Supports staff through training, mentoring, and professional growth.
- Keeps up to date with latest guidance and best practice in social care.
The Activity Organiser Award
This award celebrates an Activity Organiser who creates inspiring, inclusive, and needs-led programmes that enrich the lives of residents. The ideal nominee demonstrates creativity, innovation, and responsibility in planning and delivering a wide range of activities, either independently or in collaboration with the care team. They work in a person-centred way, ensuring activities reflect individual interests and abilities, and actively involve residents and families in the process. Passion, adaptability, and a clear positive impact on wellbeing are essential qualities for this award.
Nomination Criteria:
- Provides a varied, engaging programme tailored to residents’ needs and preferences.
- Demonstrates creativity and innovation in planning and delivering activities.
- Works in a person-centred way, inspiring participation and motivation.
- Actively involves residents, families, and carers in activity planning.
- Shows clear positive impact on residents’ wellbeing and quality of life.
- Draws inspiration from recognised sources (e.g., Alzheimer’s Society, Stroke Association).
- Provides evidence of training, qualifications, or professional development.
- Supports inclusion and accessibility for all residents.
The Dignity in Care Award
This award celebrates an individual who goes above and beyond to uphold dignity, respect, and choice in every aspect of care. The nominee should demonstrate a deep understanding of what dignity means in practice and how they embed these principles into daily routines, creating an environment where residents feel valued, respected, and empowered. They champion independence, privacy, and inclusion, ensuring that cultural, religious, and personal preferences are honoured.
The ideal candidate inspires colleagues to embrace dignity as a core value, promotes residents’ rights, and actively involves them in decisions about their care. They show resilience and creativity in overcoming challenges, making a tangible difference to quality of life. Evidence of collaboration with staff, continuous improvement, and positive feedback from residents and families will highlight their exceptional impact. This award recognises those who lead by example and set the standard for compassionate, person-centred care.
Nomination Criteria:
- Creates an environment where residents are treated with dignity, respect, and autonomy.
- Supports residents in making choices about their lifestyle and care (e.g., independence, cultural/religious needs, privacy, nutrition, pain management, personal hygiene).
- Promotes rights, self-esteem, and social inclusion in everyday practice.
- Demonstrates person-centred care and meaningful engagement with residents.
- Inspires colleagues and champions dignity across the service.
- Provides clear examples of positive impact on residents’ wellbeing and quality of life.
- Demonstrates continuous improvement and plans for enhancing dignity in care.
- Provides supporting evidence such as testimonials, inspection ratings, and relevant recognition or accreditation.
The Co-Production Award
This award celebrates outstanding initiatives that truly embody the principles of co-production in social care. It recognises projects and practices where people who use services, their families, and care professionals work together as equal partners to design, deliver, and improve care. By placing lived experience at the heart of decision-making, these initiatives ensure that services are inclusive, person-centred, and responsive to real needs.
The winning entry will demonstrate how collaboration leads to measurable improvements in outcomes, stronger communication, and a culture of mutual respect and shared responsibility. It should showcase innovative approaches that empower individuals, promote transparency, and create meaningful partnerships that drive positive change across the care sector. This award honours those who set the standard for inclusive, participatory care and inspire others to adopt co-production as a core value.
Nomination Criteria:
- Demonstrates genuine collaboration between service users, families, and professionals.
- Actively involves all stakeholders in shaping and delivering care services.
- Promotes person-centred approaches through shared decision-making.
- Shows clear evidence of improved outcomes and enhanced quality of care.
- Encourages mutual respect, trust, and shared responsibility.
- Implements innovative practices that empower individuals and communities.
- Provides examples of successful co-production initiatives and their impact.
- Demonstrates commitment to inclusivity and continuous improvement
The Workforce Development Award
This award honours an individual who demonstrates exceptional dedication to developing and empowering the care workforce. The nominee plays a pivotal role in identifying training needs and creating opportunities that enhance skills, confidence, and professional growth. They go beyond routine responsibilities by establishing effective training programmes, securing funding, and fostering a culture where learning is valued and encouraged.
The ideal candidate inspires staff to take ownership of their development, motivates teams to embrace continuous improvement, and ensures that training translates into better care outcomes. Their work reflects innovation, determination, and a commitment to raising standards across the sector. By championing workforce development, they help build a stronger, more skilled care community that delivers excellence every day.
Nomination Criteria:
- Identifies and addresses training and development needs within the workforce.
- Establishes ongoing training programmes and ensures accessibility for staff.
- Demonstrates success in securing funding or resources for staff development.
- Inspires and motivates staff to engage in training and request further learning opportunities.
- Promotes a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
- Shows measurable impact on staff skills, confidence, and care quality.
- Provides evidence of innovation in workforce development initiatives.
- Demonstrates commitment to improving standards across the care sector.