{"id":33323,"date":"2023-08-08T11:20:37","date_gmt":"2023-08-08T10:20:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/?p=33323"},"modified":"2026-03-18T10:34:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T10:34:39","slug":"how-to-write-a-sense-awards-nomination-that-stands-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/blog\/how-to-write-a-sense-awards-nomination-that-stands-out\/","title":{"rendered":"How to write a Sense Awards nomination that stands out"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This November, the Sense Awards are back. Here\u2019s our chief executive (and long-time Sense Awards judge) Richard with some tips on how to make your nomination go all the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Max<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Every year, I sit down with a panel of judges to choose the winners of the Sense Awards. It\u2019s one of the highlights of my year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This will be my 11th awards as a judge and it\u2019s always a privilege to hear about the incredible things disabled people have achieved, as well as the amazing community of people around them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But because of the number of incredible stories we have the honour of sifting through, it\u2019s important to make your nomination stand out. Here\u2019s some tips to make sure you give your nomination the best chance of making it through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explain the what and the why<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Start with the basics: what has your nominee done, why have they done it and what impact has it had?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maybe they\u2019ve started a campaign that has led to real change in their local community, or they\u2019ve supported a disabled person to achieve something they never thought they\u2019d be able to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adding lots of information, anecdotes and examples will bring your nomination to life and help the judging panel better understand why this person deserves to be recognised at the Sense Awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tell us what\u2019s happened as if we know nothing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Think of your nomination as an introduction to your nominee, written for someone who\u2019s never met them before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember that not all the judging panel may be familiar with their story, even if it relates to Sense services, or if your nominee has been supported by us before. It\u2019s worth explaining as much context as you can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make sure you\u2019re clear and write your nomination as though it\u2019ll be read by someone without any knowledge of the situation. Tell us about your nominee\u2019s circumstances and any adversity they\u2019ve overcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Richard<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Get others to nominate too<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can absolutely nominate someone on your own, but if the person you\u2019ve nominated has helped a group of people, why not ask them to nominate too, or provide quotes for your nomination?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When we receive multiple nominations or quotes of support, it really helps us understand the impact your nominee has had.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pick the right category<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We have 13 categories for our awards, ranging from Person of the Year, to Campaigner of the Year and Volunteer of the Year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pick the category that you think will best fit your nominee, but remember you can nominate in multiple categories if you like. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find out more about the Sense Awards categories.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make it snappy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Finally, the judges and I read through a lot of nominations. While it\u2019s important to be thorough, it\u2019s really helpful if you\u2019re as concise as you can be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One great way to keep your nomination to size is to set yourself a word limit and try to stick within that. We\u2019d recommend no more than 300 words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember to include your and your nominee\u2019s contact details, so we can stay in touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Nominate someone amazing for a Sense Award<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It’s the 20th year of the Sense Awards, where we celebrate the achievements of disabled people with complex needs.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n Nominate someone now<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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