Who is eligible to enter the awards?
What if I have entered the awards before?
What benefits will I get from entering the awards?
What are this years categories?
Can I submit more than one entry?
What happens if I miss the closing date?
What prizes am I eligible to win?
How will I know if my entry is successful?
After every awards event, feedback is taken on board to improve the programme. This year, the award categories have been refined. You will notice:
We encourage people who have entered in previous awards programmes to enter again; either a new project or initiative, or in relation to a previous entry where there has been significant further work or review, and additional evidence and results obtained.
The Hawke’s Bay Health Awards process represents the most prestigious opportunity to showcase health in the region. You will gain publicity, exposure and recognition of your work, as well as the opportunity to highlight your commitment to achieving excellence in the services you provide. Award winners will be encouraged to present and showcase their initiative to others. This will ensure success and learnings are shared across the Hawke’s Bay health system.
The 2019 Hawke's Bay Health Awards award categories are (click on links to download entry form):
All category winners are eligible for the Supreme Award.
Yes. However, each entry must focus on different initiatives. Entrants should carefully consider which category to enter to ensure their entry reflects the award category requirements.
All entries must be in by the closing date of noon, Friday 6 September 2019. ENTRY DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MIDDAY WEDNESDAY 11 SEPTEMBER - no further extension will be possible.
Unfortunately late entries or incomplete entries are not eligible for the 2019 awards programme.
Entries will be shortlisted following review and feedback from representatives of the Hawke’s Bay’s Clinical Council, Hawke's Bay Health Consumer Council and Māori Relationship Board before going to a judging panel for final decisions to be made. The judges' decisions are final.
Award recipients will be announced at the Hawke's Bay Health Awards 2019 event on Friday 22 November 2019.
The event is not to be missed!
It will include dinner, awards ceremony and entertainment. Venue details and tickets will go on sale 4 November 2019.