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2024 AWARDS CLOSING DATE 26TH JAN 2024
The PPMA awards give us an opportunity to celebrate and share the fantastic work going on every day in your organisations.
Working in Public Service is increasingly demanding and challenging but the work of HR & OD colleagues ensures organisations succeed in delivering excellent services to all of our citizens which can also be highly rewarding.
The PPMA awards are an inspiring occasion for people to come together to share each others amazing achievements and take the time to applaud their hard work and the difference it has made.
Who can enter?
The PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2024, is open to ALL public sector organisations, voluntary sector organisations, charities, private sector partners, individuals and academic institutions with a place of business, registered office or home address in the UK.
You can:
- Enter into one or more Award Categories, but a separate entry form will be required for each entry
- The work / project referred to in any Award Category submission, or some part of it, must have taken place between May 2022 and December 2023
You cannot:
- Enter more than one award in the same category
- Submit an entry on behalf of another organisation without their permission
Cost to enter?
FREE for PPMA Members
Non-Members £100 + VAT (per submission to enter an award in any category)
This can be paid via the website by using the payment button in the top left of the page or by requesting an invoice via our Finance Manager Kim Mclnery: [email protected]
Why should you enter?
The awards are a national opportunity to have your organisation’s work recognised amongst supportive colleagues, the wider media and Public Service leaders, as well as Chief Executives and other highly influential people who have agreed to support the judging process.
Through sharing your work, you are also influencing good practice across the whole of Public Services, and a great development opportunity.
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How do I submit an entry?
You must complete a submission form which can be downloaded below for each entry you want to submit and submit them by the closing date of Friday 26th January 2024 by 5.30pm to [email protected]
Entries submitted after the closing date will not be accepted. Submissions are limited to 1,200 words and a 1 page attachment of up to 5Mb. Entries exceeding this limit will not be accepted. More information about each of the categories and how to enter can be found below and by downloading the information booklet.
Click on each category below for a drop down detailing more information about that category
When are the winners announced?
Shortlisted entries will be notified individually and announced on our website and social media channels on Wednesday 21st February 2024. The awards evening dinner will be taking place on the evening of Thursday 25th April 2024 at Birmingham Conference and Events Centre.
The Excellence in People Management awards coincide with our Annual Conference #PPMAHR24 which is taking place from Wednesday 24th April – Friday 26th April 2024 at Birmingham Conference and Events Centre, we have a wide range of ticket options for conference available with the awards dinner and drinks reception included in the ticket price. Attending the conference during the day and then enjoying the Awards in the evening could be an excellent option for you. By attending the conference, you can take advantage of the various sessions and networking opportunities that will broaden your knowledge and expertise. Followed by the Awards in the evening allowing you to balance your professional development, build valuable relationships with like-minded professionals, and celebrate the successes of your colleagues and industry while enjoying the glamorous evening. This approach can maximise your conference experience and leave you feeling fulfilled and inspired.
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Awards Evening Theme
As ever there will be set theme to this years awards evening dinner, which we will be announcing in the NEW YEAR.
The evening also gives us an opportunity to raise money for some worthy causes with our charity raffle and we look forward to sharing the extremely generous prize donations from our sponsors and supporters with you closer to the event.
You can view the highlight video from last years sell our event below
2023 AWARDS EVENING
See details of last years winners and finalists below