Star awards. nominate now

Nominations are now closed.

Is there an individual or team you feel has gone beyond expectations, is inclusive and is an inspiration to others? Our annual SASH Star Awards provide an opportunity to recognise the great work of dedicated individuals and teams across the Trust who make a difference to our patients’ experience. 

The Awards are offered in 11 categories and are aligned to reflect our core values of Dignity; Respect; Compassion; Safety and Quality and One Team. They also reflect the inclusivity; equality and diversity that lie at the heart of everyday life at SASH. They celebrate those who go above and beyond in their roles as well as in their belief and commitment to the NHS – its values, processes, and behaviours. 

Staff, volunteers and service users in the local community are all invited to make nominations. 

Winners will be announced at a special awards evening to be held later in March 2025. The deadline for nominations is Monday 25 November 2024. 

 

Award Category

Criteria

SASH Values champion - Compassion

We will be looking for:

A person or team who exemplifies the trust value of being compassionate.

“we respond with humanity and kindness and search for things we can do, however small; we do not wait to be asked, because we care.”

SASH Values champion – Dignity and respect

We will be looking for:

A person or team who exemplifies the trust value of dignity and respect.

“we value each person as an individual and will challenge disrespectful and inappropriate behaviour.”

SASH Values champion – One Team

We will be looking for:

A person or team who exemplifies the trust value of One Team

“we work together and have a can-do approach to all that we do, recognising that we all add value with equal worth.”

SASH Values champion – Safety and quality

We will be looking for:

A person or team who exemplifies the trust value of safety and quality

“we take responsibility for our actions, decisions and behaviours in delivering safe, high-quality care.”

Innovation and service improvement award

We will be looking for:

Implemented an idea or innovative approach which has resulted in a saving of time or money, improved practice, or new way of working.

Made a change that had a positive, measured, and sustainable impact for the good of our patients, staff and the Trust as a whole.

Developed and championed local innovation or a new way of working (including recommendations from an audit or research study) which has contributed significantly to improved safety; quality; efficiency; engagement; communication or collaboration.

The nomination must show:

  • The service before and after the changes were made.
  • Evidence of improved service, for example through monitoring of outcomes for staff or patients.
  • Evidence of how sustainability is incorporated.

Improving patient experience award

We will be looking for:

An individual that has improved patient experience or made a change that has a positive measured and sustainable impact on patient experience – they went above and beyond the expectation of patents and families. Has received positive feedback from patients and their families.

Because of you award 

We will be looking for:

Displays enthusiasm and positivity and encourages others to do the same even in the face of adversity. Has had a significant and positive impact on a patient, or a team / colleague experience. 

Because of your team award 

We will be looking for:

Displays enthusiasm and positivity and encourages others to do the same even in the face of adversity. Has had a significant and positive impact on a patient, or a team / colleague experience.  
 People Promise Award 

We will be looking for:

This award is for any team or person who: 

Demonstrates they are taking positive steps towards improving morale and making staff experience the best it can be in any or all of the areas of the NHS People Promise including: 

  • We are compassionate and inclusive  

  • We are recognised and rewarded 

  • We have a voice that counts  

  • We are safe and healthy 

  • We are always learning 

  • We work flexibly 

  • We are a team  

 

Star volunteer award

We will be looking for:

A volunteer who has made an exceptional contribution and shown dedicated commitment to the Trust and our services throughout the year.
Above and beyond award 

We will be looking for:

Demonstrates working together, using the talents and skills of different team members in an inclusive way to make a difference, or bring about a creative solution to a team or operational challenge. 

Alongside these awards, Angela Stevenson, chief executive will choose three individuals or teams to receive the chief executive special awards in recognition for their contribution and service.  

What happens after the closing date? 

The judging panel will carefully consider all applications submitted by the deadline of midnight on Monday 25 November 2024.    

All shortlisted entries will be invited to the SASH Star Awards evening. The winners of each category will be announced at the SASH Star Awards evening to be held on Thursday 20 March 2025 at the Old Council Chamber, the Mayor’s Offices in Reigate.   

What do the winners get? 

  • An evening of celebration and thanks  

  • Winners and shortlisted teams/individuals will receive a SASH Star certificate signed by the Chief Executive and Chairman. 

  • Winners in each category will also receive a £100 voucher. Runner-ups will receive a £50 voucher. 

Get nominating now! 

The awards are supported by our Trust Charity, and made possible by event sponsors. We would like to thank our 2025 headline sponsor, McCormickCo Security, and category sponsors BP Installations (Above & Beyond award), and St Vincents Consulting (Innovation Award).