RECOGNISE EXCELLENCE
Honoring outstanding achievement across multiple categories.
CREATE OPPORTUNITIES
Connecting leaders, changemakers and influencers.
SHARE INSPIRING STORIES
Be inspired by powerful journeys and achievements.
DRIVE POSITIVE CHANGE
Promoting inclusion, representation and progress in our sector
Recognizing black women under 50 who are shaping the future of health and social care
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AWARD CATEGORIES
Highlights from The BWIC Awards
Key Dates and Information
WHO CAN NOMINATE?
- Self-nominations
- Colleagues & Peers
- Employers
- Client & Service users
- The Public
NOMINATIONS OPEN
1 July 2026
NOMINATIONS CLOSE
31 August 2026
FINALIST ANNOUNCED
September 2026
AWARDS NIGHT
21 November 2026
APPLY DIRECTLY
Ready to showcase your work?
Apply directly without needing a nomination
◉ Complete your application
◉ Tell your story in your own words
◉ Provide supporting materials and evidence
◉ Showcase the full scope of your achievements
◉ Complete your application
◉ Tell your story in your own words
◉ Provide supporting materials and evidence
◉ Showcase the full scope of your achievements
BEEN NOMINATED?
Congratulations!
Someone believes your work deserves recognition
◉ Your nomination gets you into the process
◉ Your application is where you shine and tell your full story
◉ Provide detailed information our judges need to evaluate your work properly
◉ Demonstrate why you deserve to win
◉ Your nomination gets you into the process
◉ Your application is where you shine and tell your full story
◉ Provide detailed information our judges need to evaluate your work properly
◉ Demonstrate why you deserve to win
JUDGING PROCESS & ANNOUNCEMENT
Expert judging panel
reviews all completed applications
◉ Complete your application
◉ Fair evaluation whether you applied directly or were nominated
◉ Comprehensive review of all supporting materials
◉ Shortlist announced
◉ Book your tickets to attend the ceremony
◉ Winners are announced
◉ Complete your application
◉ Fair evaluation whether you applied directly or were nominated
◉ Comprehensive review of all supporting materials
◉ Shortlist announced
◉ Book your tickets to attend the ceremony
◉ Winners are announced
