Honours
Nominate a Colleague in the College of Paramedics Honours and Awards
Each year, we recognise and celebrate the exceptional contributions of paramedics and allied health professionals who are making a meaningful impact on our profession. Honours and Awards offer a way to acknowledge colleagues who excel in their roles, further the College’s mission, and elevate paramedic practice across the United Kingdom. By nominating a deserving individual, you help to bring their achievements into the spotlight, inspire others, and contribute to the collective growth and recognition of our profession.
The College of Paramedics 2024 - 2025 Honours are made up of 3 levels of awards.
Successful nominees who are paramedics may be awarded, in descending order of achievement:
Lifetime Achievement
Fellowship
Companionship
Successful nominees who are not paramedics may be awarded, in descending order of achievement:
Lifetime Achievement
Honorary Fellowship
Honorary Companionship
The criterium for each level of honour is the same and the level that each nomination is successful at will be as determined by the Honours and Awards Committee.
Nomination Window: 1st of November 2024 – 12th of February 2025.
Submission Form: Here
Nomination Word Limit: 500 words
Other Information: Each nomination should be considered confidential and not be shared with those not involved with the process, including the nominee.
When making a nomination, please consider how your colleague's contributions align with our Honours criteria. These fall into five key categories, with specific sub-categories to guide and inform your nomination. While these criteria provide a comprehensive guide for recognising outstanding contributions, it is not expected that a nomination will meet every single criterion. Instead, focus on the areas where your nominee’s work aligns most strongly, showcasing their unique impact on the profession and their commitment to excellence. We encourage you to highlight specific achievements and examples that demonstrate how they contribute to the advancement of paramedicine in their own exceptional way.
1. Advancing the College of Paramedics
o Recognising those who contribute to Growing, Nurturing, and Retaining Active Membership by supporting membership engagement and growth, ensuring a thriving, active community of paramedic members.
o Aligning with The College’s Objectives and Purpose (Strategy), recognising individuals whose work reflects and supports our strategic aims, strengthening our vision and mission.
o Acknowledging efforts to Develop the College by strengthening the organisation, promoting excellence, and fostering wellbeing within the profession.
2. Advancing the Profession
o Making a positive impact by Improving Professional Practice, enhancing paramedic practice to improve patient care and population health, and championing initiatives that raise standards within professional practice.
o Recognising those Pioneering Modernisation and Change, advancing the profession through the use of technology, research, and skills development to address contemporary challenges and implement meaningful change.
o Demonstrating outstanding Leadership, recognising individuals who demonstrate inspirational leadership, making significant contributions that have a lasting impact on the advancement and development of the paramedic profession.
3. Practice and Patient Care
o Acknowledging work to Improve Patient Care, by enhancing the delivery of patient care, resulting in improved outcomes and patient experiences.
o Recognising contributions towards Reducing Health Inequalities across diverse groups – such as economic, ethnic, geographic, cultural, disability, sexual orientation, or gender-based disparities – helping ensure equitable care for all.
o Having influence on Legislation or Government Policy, whether through sparking legislative change, shaping policy discussions, or leading initiatives that address and improve healthcare policy.
4. Education with a National Impact
o Celebrating Innovation by recognising individuals who identify new ways of doing things, improving paramedic education and, by extension, advancing the entire profession.
o Honouring those who drive Change in the Educational Framework, enhancing and progressing the educational standards and training provisions for paramedics, and supporting a robust learning environment.
o Acknowledging dedication to Quality and Sustainability, recognising work that drives consistency and excellence in paramedic education, ensuring long-term, sustainable impact on the quality of learning.
5. Additional Impact
o Sustained contributions through Longevity, recognising those who consistently contribute and drive long-term improvement within the profession.
o Work that has created a Big Impact on a Limited Group, celebrating efforts that bring about significant change for a specific demographic or group within paramedicine.
o Delivering Small Impact but Widespread Reach, recognising work that may have subtle effects but reaches and benefits a large audience, creating a broad impact across the profession.
By submitting a thoughtful and detailed nomination, you help to shine a light on the inspiring work of your colleagues, motivating them and others to continue pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in paramedicine. Thank you for your support in recognising excellence within our incredible community.
Submission Form: Here
Honours and Awards 2024 – 2025 Guidance Document