FAQs
Why are the National BAME Health & Care Awards important?
Currently, 10.6% of children and family social workers, one in five nurses, more than one in three doctors, and one in six of all NHS staff are from black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds. Yet many studies have shown BAME staff are under-represented in senior roles and experience discrimination in their career in health care services. These awards create a significant opportunity for ensuring recognition of staff who show ambition and vision in securing access and service improvements for BAME communities
Who organises the National BAME Health & Care Awards?
A group of passionate volunteers from the health and care sector, in collaboration with Colourful Healthcare CIC, launched the awards in 2019 to champion the importance of recognising BAME talent and innovation in the sector.
How do I enter?
Nominations open September 2021 and will close on 14th March 2022. You can enter yourself, suggest a colleague or be nominated. Go to the nominations page and enter digitally (online) or you can download the Word version of the nomination form.
Who can enter the BAME Health & Care Awards?
Nominees must be either a current employee or a staff team in a health or care service in the statutory, voluntary or private sector in the UK (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland).
How are the awards funded?
Table sales and sponsorship – contact us about our sponsorship packages.
What happens with my nomination?
Our panel of expert judges will review the applications, draw up a shortlist and select the winner in each of the award categories. See the panel of judges page.
The winners will be announced at a ceremony on 19th May 2022 to celebrate their achievements, share best practices, and champion BAME inclusion throughout the health and care sector.
Do I have to tell the person I am nominating them?
We advise that you inform anyone you are nominating that you have done so (and tell them the ceremony date), although this is at your discretion.
How many categories are there?
There are 16 awards categories. For full details, please visit the nominations process page.
Who can attend the awards ceremony?
Anyone can attend. For ticket information, please contact us. Look out for our notifications about ticket releases on social media.
When is the awards ceremony?
The Awards ceremony will take place in central London on 9th June 2022. More details will be released as we monitor the current COVID-19 situation, so follow us on social media (@BAME_HCA ) to keep up to date with the latest news!
Who should I contact if I have any questions about the Awards process?
Should you need further information please contact the team at info@bamehscawards.org