Heart of General Practice Awards
Because every role matters, and every contribution counts.
Celebrating the individuals and teams whose commitment, compassion and dedication help General Practice thrive across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.
Award Nominees and Finalists
Celebrating extraordinary people. Recognising remarkable service.
Discover our 2026 finalists, special recognitions and colleagues marking exceptional milestones of long service across General Practice in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.
Some greet every patient by name and with a smile.
Some quietly keep the Practice running behind the scenes.
Some support colleagues when they need it most.
Some inspire others through innovation, leadership, mentorship or years of dedicated service.
Whatever their role, they all make a difference. The Staffordshire Training Hub Heart of General Practice Awards are your opportunity to recognise and celebrate individuals and teams whose commitment, compassion and dedication help General Practice thrive across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.
Whether you are nominating a colleague, your Practice or PCN team, or recognising a lifetime of service, Staffordshire Training Hub would love to hear their story.
Four ways to recognise the heart of General Practice
The awards celebrate individuals and teams who make a positive difference across General Practice in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.
Embracing Workforce and Culture
Recognising individuals and teams who create positive, supportive and inclusive workplaces where colleagues feel valued and able to thrive.
Celebrating Excellence
Recognising outstanding achievement, innovation, leadership, service improvement and positive impact within General Practice.
Honouring Long Service
Recognising dedicated service of 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 or 50 years within General Practice and the wider NHS.
Lifetime Contribution Award
Recognising an individual whose dedication, commitment and lasting contribution have made a significant difference to colleagues, patients and General Practice.
Choose the category that feels most appropriate. If the judging panel feels another category is a better fit, Staffordshire Training Hub may transfer the nomination after discussion with the nominee or nominator.
Why your nomination matters
Every day, individuals and teams across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent make a positive difference to colleagues, patients and communities. Often, these contributions happen quietly and without recognition. A nomination is an opportunity to say thank you.
Recognise dedication
Celebrate people whose commitment, compassion and hard work make a real difference every day.
Celebrate teamwork
Recognise teams that support one another and work together to deliver outstanding care and services.
Share inspiring stories
Shine a light on achievements, kindness and innovation that deserve to be recognised more widely.
Give something back
A thoughtful nomination is a lasting way to thank someone for the difference they have made.
Taking a few minutes to recognise someone could become one of the most meaningful moments of their career.
Before you nominate
Check the key eligibility points below before choosing an award category.
Who can be recognised?
Nominations are open to clinical and non-clinical members of the General Practice workforce currently working across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.
Depending on the category, you may nominate yourself, another individual, a Practice team or a PCN team.
The Lifetime Contribution Award is for an individual only and must be submitted by someone else.
Self nominations
Self nominations are accepted for eligible individual categories, except Lifetime Contribution.
Team nominations
Practice and PCN teams may be nominated for Workforce and Culture or Celebrating Excellence.
More than one nomination
You may submit multiple nominations, and nominees may be entered into more than one suitable category.
Supporting photographs
Up to two photographs may be uploaded to support each nomination.
Save and return
You can save an unfinished nomination and return using a unique link, which remains active for 30 days.
Submitted nominations cannot be edited. Long Service nominations must include accurate career history and dates so eligibility can be verified.
Heart of Staffordshire General Practice Awards 2026
Applications have now closed for three of the four award categories. Applications for the Honouring Long Service Award remain open until Friday, 16 October 2026.
Embracing Workforce and Culture
Individuals or teams Applications ClosedFor those who create positive, supportive and inclusive workplaces within General Practice.
- Self nominations accepted
- Colleague nominations accepted
- Practice or PCN team nominations accepted
Celebrating Excellence
Individuals or teams Applications ClosedFor outstanding achievement, innovation, leadership, service improvement or positive impact.
- Self nominations accepted
- Colleague nominations accepted
- Practice or PCN team nominations accepted
Honouring Long Service
Individual only Open until Friday, 16 October 2026For individuals who have dedicated 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 or 50 years of service within General Practice and the wider NHS.
- Self nominations accepted
- Colleague nominations accepted
- Team nominations do not apply
Lifetime Contribution Award
Individual nomination only Applications ClosedFor an individual whose dedication, commitment and lasting contribution have made a significant difference within General Practice.
- Colleague nominations accepted
- Individual nominees only
- Self nominations do not apply
Applications for Embracing Workforce and Culture, Celebrating Excellence and the Lifetime Contribution Award are now closed. Honouring Long Service remains open until Friday, 16 October 2026.
Need a little more information?
Open a question below for a quick answer before starting your nomination.
Can I nominate myself?
Yes. Self nominations are accepted for eligible individual categories. The Lifetime Contribution Award must be submitted by someone else.
Can I nominate more than one person or team?
Yes. You may submit more than one nomination, and individuals or teams may be entered into more than one suitable category.
Can I upload supporting photographs?
Yes. You may upload up to two photographs to support each nomination.
Can I save my nomination and return later?
Yes. You can save an unfinished nomination and return using a unique link. The link will remain active for 30 days.
Can I edit my nomination after submitting it?
No. Please check all information carefully before submitting, as changes cannot be made afterwards.
What happens if the nomination is shortlisted?
Shortlisted nominees will be contacted during the week commencing Monday, 7 September 2026 and invited to attend the Presentation Ceremony.
Your nomination journey
Here is what happens after you submit your nomination.
Submit your nomination
Complete the online nomination form and upload any supporting photographs before nominations close.
Independent judging
Eligible nominations will be anonymised and assessed by the judging panel against the published criteria.
Shortlisted nominees notified
Successful nominees will be contacted by Staffordshire Training Hub with details of the Presentation Ceremony.
Presentation Ceremony
Join us at Uttoxeter Racecourse as we celebrate the individuals and teams making a difference across General Practice.
Questions Before You Nominate?
Not sure which award category is right, need help completing your nomination, or want to check eligibility before applying? Staffordshire Training Hub is here to help.
Every nomination tells a story, recognises dedication and celebrates the people who make General Practice such a special place to work.