How to write a good nomination

Do you want your nominee to be selected for an individual or team prize? Healthscope Safe Values Aces deserve the best possible chance of winning an Ace Award.

Handy tips to write a good nomination

• Remember, it begins with YOU! Help the selection panel to learn more about your nominee and how they meet the award criteria.
• How is the nominee’s achievement/service above and beyond what might be normally expected?
• Address each question to ensure the selection panel has all the information it needs to know about your nominee.
• Give details and specific examples to show why the individual or team should win the award! Make every sentence count!
• Answer the “what” and “how."
  • WHAT did the nominee(s) do?
    • Projects and/or activities above and beyond normal duties
    • Any challenges or issues encountered and overcome
       
  • HOW did the nominee(s) do it?
  • WHAT were the results and/or impacts?
  • WHAT did the nominee(s) accomplish?
    • Are there specific benefits derived from those efforts?

Stand out from the crowd!

• The selection panel is relying on your words and examples to “see” your nominee’s attributes and contributions. Paint a clear picture of who the nominee is for the selection panel.
• Don't use generalisations eg. “She is a great leader” is not a strong endorsement of your nominee.
• Try instead: "She is a great leader because she listens to her staff/colleagues, holds herself accountable, meets organisational goals, positively impacts our employees, etc...”
• Write about the positive outcomes that resulted from the nominee’s actions
• eg. Development and/or implementation of an outstanding initiative or achievement, delivering exceptional service, increasing staff morale, or sustainable use of our resources.
• Ask others for more information.
• Ask if they have a story or example they can share with you about your nominee.
• Provide quotes from other employees at your site, or get them to nominate the team or individual too.
• Make sure all contact details are correct

Read and review your nomination before you submit

These tips may not guarantee your nominee will be selected, but they can help the panel select the best nominees!

Thanks for taking the time to nominate a team or individual, we look forward to receiving and reading your nomination. GOOD LUCK!

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