STAR Awards: last chance to nominate!
Make sure the colleagues and teams who make a positive difference do not miss out
There is still time to nominate a colleague or team for a STAR Award — but nominations close soon. If you know someone who goes the extra mile, supports others, or helps make Moray Council a great place to work, this is your last chance to say thank you before the closing date.
The STAR Awards — Special Thanks and Recognition — celebrate colleagues and teams whose actions, behaviours or achievements support better services for our communities and help others feel valued, supported and proud of their contribution.
Closing date: 28 August 2026
If you have been meaning to nominate a colleague or team, don’t leave it too late — now is the time to take part. A nomination only takes a short time to complete and can recognise an individual colleague or a team, whether they work in your own service or another area of the Council.
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. |
How to nominate
- Complete the nomination form, explaining what the person or team did, the difference it made, and why it deserves recognition.
- You can include up to three pieces of supporting information if helpful.
- Use the nomination guidance for help with completing your nomination.
- Submit your completed form by 28 August 2026 — late nominations will not be included.
Nomination forms and guidance are available here –
Please send completed nomination forms to organisational.development@moray.gov.uk or by post to Organisational Development, HQ, High Street, Elgin, IV30 1BX.
Judging will take place in September. Thank-you letters will then be issued and awards will be presented by Karen Greaves, Chief Executive. Nominees will be contacted for their consent before any personal information is used in Connect or on Interchange.
Don’t miss this final opportunity to recognise someone who deserves it. Take a few minutes today to submit your nomination and help celebrate the people who make a real difference across Moray Council.