The GMMH Stars Awards 2025 in association with Red Tree Building Contractors: Nominations now open!
We are thrilled to announce that nominations for The GMMH Stars Awards 2025, in association with Red Tree Building Contractors, are now officially open!
This event celebrates the exceptional contributions of our dedicated colleagues and volunteers across both clinical and non-clinical services.
Our awards will be completely funded by sponsorship from our partners, demonstrating our strong association with our sponsors as we couldn’t run these awards without them.
Nominate your stars
This is your opportunity to shine a spotlight on those who significantly impact our organisation by living our values and providing outstanding care and support every day. Whether it's an individual or team, your nomination can help recognise their remarkable efforts. The deadline to nominate your stars is Friday 1 August at 5pm.
Awards categories
1. New award for this year: People’s Choice Award
For the first time, we are excited to be opening nominations to service users, carers, and families for the People’s Choice Award. This award is open for to service users, carers, and families nominations only. We want to hear from you about an individual or team that makes a positive impact on service users and carers’ experiences, demonstrating care and compassion in their interactions.
To make a nomination into the People’s Choice Award, please complete the form here: https://forms.office.com/e/JBeed4eKjf
2. Clinical Team of the Year sponsored by Red Tree Building Contractors
Recognises a clinical team that has demonstrated exceptional care and compassion in patient care, significantly impacting patient outcomes.
3. Non-Clinical Team of the Year sponsored by Kingsway Group
Celebrates a non-clinical team that has worked together to inspire hope and improve service delivery, showcasing teamwork and dedication.
4. Learner of the Year sponsored by DAC Beachcroft LLP
A learner who shows commitment to learning and growth, while also demonstrating care and compassion in their interactions with service users, carers, and colleagues. This individual has been a learner within the past 12 months or is currently a student or trainee.
5. Apprentice of the Year
An apprentice who shows dedication to learning and growth, alongside care and compassion in their interactions with service users, carers, and colleagues. This individual has completed an apprenticeship within the past 12 months or is currently an apprentice.
6. Outstanding Contribution to Patient Safety Award sponsored by BD Construction
An individual or team that demonstrates an open and honest approach to improving patient safety, with tangible results.
7. Outstanding Care (inpatient) Award sponsored by Kingsway Group
Recognises an individual or team that provides compassionate and respectful care to inpatients, highlighting their positive impact.
8. Outstanding Care (in the Community) Award sponsored by BD Construction
Celebrates an individual or team whose community care efforts inspire hope and make a significant difference in someone's life.
9. Inclusive Leader of the Year sponsored by Red Tree Building Contractors
A leader who values and respects diversity within their team, positively impacting their team and championing inclusivity.
10. Volunteer of the Year
A volunteer who shows exceptional care and compassion in their work, resulting in positive outcomes.
11. Support Staff Star Award sponsored by Hill Dickinson LLP
Recognises a support staff member in a non-clinical role who effectively collaborates with colleagues to improve patient care or services provided.
12. Improving Quality through Research & Innovation Award
Celebrates an individual or team that works together to drive research and innovation, leading to significant improvements in patient care.
13. Financial Sustainability Award
This award acknowledges the contribution made by those working outside of the Finance Department to achieve effective and sustainable management of NHS finances.
14. Outstanding Contribution to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion sponsored by NHS Professionals
An individual or team who values and respects diverse perspectives, creating a more inclusive environment.
15. Chair’s Award for Notable Contribution to the Delivery of Care
Recognises an individual or team that goes above and beyond to significantly enhance the quality of care provided to service users.
16. Outstanding Partner Organisation Award
Celebrates a partner organisation (charity or supplier) that demonstrates exceptional collaboration and support to enhance patient care and services.
