Star Awards Are Coming!
Celebrating the colleagues and teams who make a positive difference every day
Do you know someone who deserves Special Thanks And Recognition? The STAR Awards are our chance to celebrate colleagues and teams who go the extra mile and make a positive difference.
From improving services and supporting colleagues to championing inclusion, safety, sustainability or community spirit, this is your chance to help their contribution shine.
Who will you nominate?
You can nominate an individual or a team from any service whose actions, behaviours or achievements deserve recognition.
If someone comes to mind, start noting what they did, the difference it made and why it matters.
Award categories include:
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Improving services Efficiency, innovation, working together, customer focus and going green. |
People, wellbeing and inclusion Health and wellbeing, support, engagement, diversity and inclusion, helping and mentoring. |
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Community and public spirit Community and volunteering, good citizenship and public spirit. |
Leadership, resilience and safety Leadership, overcoming adversity and excellence in health and safety. |
Key dates
Nomination forms and guidance will be available on the Interchange from Monday 10 August 2026, or by contacting the OD team.
| Nominations Open | Monday 10 August 2026 |
| Nominations Close | Friday 28 August 2026 |
| Judging takes place | w/c 14 September 2026 |
| Letters of thanks issued and awards presented | w/c 28 September 2026 |