Celebrating the individuals, teams and organisations making an outstanding contribution to adult social care across Norfolk and Waveney.

The awards recognise excellence across eight categories, including leadership, innovation, collaboration and frontline care, celebrating those making a positive impact across the sector.

Award Categories

This year’s awards recognise excellence across eight categories:

  • Harold Bodmer Lifetime Achievement Award
  • Innovation in Social Care
  • Outstanding Leadership
  • Inspiring Individual
  • Improving Quality in Social Care
  • Collaboration in Social Care
  • New to Social Care
  • Excellence in Social Care

Nomination Submissions

Anyone can submit a nomination, including colleagues, managers, unpaid carers and members of the public. You can nominate in multiple categories, although each nomination must be submitted separately. Supporting evidence is welcome but not essential.

Nominations close on 31st August 2026 at 23:59, with the awards taking place on 15th October 2026.

Before submitting your nomination, please review the award categories and eligibility criteria to ensure your nominee meets the relevant requirements.

Submit a nomination | View the award categories and criteria