NBE Excellence Awards
We're delighted to once again be celebrating the fantastic work of Moving & Handling practitioners and suppliers at the NBE Excellence Awards!
From rising stars to innovative practices we will be celebrating all areas of Moving & Handling and applauding those who go above and beyond to ensure safe practices and optimal care for patients. We have a number of categories to choose from. Select from the below and submit your nomination online.
DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS IS: 30TH JUNE 2025
Categories
Do you know a person who has worked in the field of Moving & Handling for less than 3 years but has already made a significant difference to their organisation, team and service users? Does the individual have the talent to be a future leader and innovator with the potential to shape the future of Moving & Handling?
The rising star award celebrates an individual who is setting the standard for success in an organisation and NBE wants to celebrate and recognise new talent and commitment to the field of Moving & Handling.
Judges will be looking for evidence on:
- The individual's contribution to their team/organisation
- How their work has positively impacted the service user or patient
- Innovative ways of working – examples of new ideas, ways to improve in the role
- Evidence of undertaking increased responsibility and leadership skills
Do you know an individual who has worked in the field of Moving & Handling for more than 5 years in a senior leadership role? Has this individual made a significant impact on your organisation or within organisations they have been employed in the field of Moving & Handling? Have they influenced, directed and managed positive changes and culture within a team or organisation. Do they support and develop others in the field and influence positive relationships and collaborative work with stakeholders? Have they demonstrated leadership in the development of projects and research to support evidence-based practice?
The senior leadership award celebrates an individual who shows exemplary talent for leadership that has had a significant and positive impact on their organisation, teams and individuals in the field of Moving & Handling. NBE wants to celebrate its senior leaders and recognise their commitment within the profession.
Judges will be looking for evidence on:
- Evidence of continued learning and an advance understanding of the theory and practice.
- How their work has positively impacted the service user or patient – provide results
- Innovative ways of working – examples include introduction of new technology, influencing long term change, across department partnerships etc
- Leadership skills, providing a positive working environment
Do you know a team, individual or industry partner who have shown real innovation in the field of Moving & Handling? Innovation could be in the practical implementation of ideas or practices, the delivery of new or improved services or the design and manufacture of products or equipment that directly and positively impacts on the safety and comfort of people using that product.
The Innovation Award celebrates the forward thinking, person-centred new idea, method or concept by an individual, company or team. NBE wants to celebrate the talent that recognises a need and meets that need with the individual right at the centre of that innovation.
Judges will be looking for evidence of:
- How the changes were identified, moved forward and delivered
- The impact of new initiatives on the organisation and or the patients / service users
- Results of investment – these could be cost savings, resource, improvement in patient care.
- Long term plans and future initiatives
Do you know a team working in the field of Moving & Handling who have had the biggest positive impact on improving care for their customers/patients? Does the team work to support their organisations aims and objectives with a focus on person centered care and positive outcomes. Have they contributed to national research in best practice, used innovative approaches to delivering care, training or used existing resources creatively when resources are limited?
Judges will be looking for evidence of:
- How your team has positively impacted the organisation, patients and service users.
- Initiatives undertaken for staff development, creating a positive team culture and fostering diversity and inclusivity within the work environment.
- Implementation of innovative practices and new technology to enhance service delivery
- Commitment to care and well-being of patients, creative use of resource and any limitations overcome
Do you know a team working in the field of Moving & Handling who have had the biggest positive impact on improving care for their customers/patients? Does the team work to support their organisations aims and objectives with a focus on person centered care and positive outcomes. Have they contributed to national research in best practice, used innovative approaches to delivering care, training or used existing resources creatively when resources are limited?
Judges will be looking for evidence of:
- How your team has positively impacted the organisation, patients and service users.
- Initiatives undertaken for staff development, creating a positive team culture and fostering diversity and inclusivity within the work environment.
- Implementation of innovative practices and new technology to enhance service delivery
- Commitment to care and well-being of patients, creative use of resource and any limitations overcome
The Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Impact Award recognises an exceptional effort made by a team, individual or company to make a positive impact within the ESG agenda in the field of moving and handling.
Do you know a team, individual or a company who are working to ensure positive healthcare outcomes using initiatives that prioritise employee and patient safety while also promoting diversity, inclusion and community engagement while remaining environmentally aware through the reduction in the use and disposal of consumables? These initiatives wil furtherl ensure the use of ethical and equitable operations, which may be throughout the supply chain, within the individual or teams organisation or across any partner organisations and show evidence of clear, positive results.
Judges will be looking for evidence of:
- Development and implementation of programs that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the organisation
- Any initiatives taken either by individuals or teams to reduce waste, improve delivery and implement positive environmental changes (recycling, eco friendly products, cost saving etc)
- Any charity or other partnerships or community service projects that engage and give back to the community.
- Positive results of initiatives through formal reporting, accounting, statistical comparison before and after the initiative, articles, user opinion etc and also evidence of future ESG plans.
Do you know an individual that works in the field of Moving & Handling who has made a significant impact on an individual or a team in your organisation or within NBE by using their outstanding mentorship skills? Has the individual demonstrated these skills by dedicating their time, knowledge and energy for the purposes of sharing their skills and knowledge to guide, nurture, and support mentees leading to a positive change within a team or organisation?
The Simon Love Mentorship award celebrates an individual who shows exemplary talent for mentorship that has had a significant and positive impact on an organisation, team or individual in the field of Moving & Handling. NBE wants to celebrate its outstanding Mentors and recognise their commitment to the growth of the profession by their positive and supportive influence on its members.
Judges will be looking for evidence on
- Mentorship activities undertaken
- The skills and knowledge the mentor uses that make them outstanding
- Creative or problem solving ways the mentor used their skills and knowledge to identify and resolve issues raise during the mentoring process
- How the implementation of mentored activities enhance service delivery
Congratulations to last year's winners and finalists!
CATEGORY: Rising Star Award
Ian Burgess - Voyage Care
Laura Wilshaw - East Kent Hospitals University Foundation NHS Trust
Sarah Morris & John Fletcher - Kirklees Council - *WINNER*
Kelly Lloyd - Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB
Rumbai Sutcliffe - Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
CATEGORY: Maggie Williams - Senior Leadership Award
Melanie Furness - Norfolk County Council
Sarah Thornton - Kirklees Council
Sue Lenihan - KMPT
Rachel Pepe - Guy and St Thomas - *WINNER*
CATEGORY: Innovation Award
Clinical Education Team - Shropshire Community Healthcare Trust
Julie Stevens - Medstrom - *WINNER*
Jenny Murphy - Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Rachel Pepe - GSTT
CATEGORY: Team of the Year
Moving and Handling Ergonomics Service - Barts Health NHS Trust - *WINNER*
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Social Care Moving & Handling - Kirklees Council
CATEGORY: NBE Merit Award
Penny Townsend - Independent Practitioner - *WINNER*
Jackie McDonald - Leeds County Council