Say ‘thank you’ to our superb staff – make a nomination in our Outstanding Service and Care Awards (OSCAs)

Patients, colleagues and members of the public are being invited to thank staff and volunteers for their wonderful work by nominating someone for one of our Outstanding Service and Care Awards (OSCAs).

Nominations are open for our 18^th OSCAs which celebrate the inspirational work of individuals and teams at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust – whether clinical, non-clinical or from our support services.

The public can nominate in two OSCA categories– the People’s Choice Award and the Volunteers’ Award – with staff being able to nominate colleagues in 11 categories.

Professor Andy Hardy, Chief Executive Officer at UHCW NHS Trust, said: “The OSCAs are your opportunity to celebrate the fabulous things our staff do day in, day out and give them the recognition they deserve.

“Our staff take enormous pride in caring for the communities we serve, whether they work in our hospitals or in community settings. If you’ve experienced or observed exceptional care or service by an individual member of staff or one of our teams, please do nominate them and tell us why you think they have made a difference either to you, your family or loved ones.”

The OSCAs are made possible by the generosity of our sponsors: UHCW Charity, Virginia Mason Institute, Coventry and Rugby Hospital Company, ISS, Mitie, Coventry University and Warwick Medical School.

Patients and members of the public who want to show their appreciation for the compassion and commitment shown to them whilst under our care can submit a nomination for the People’s Choice Award.

Our volunteers also play an essential role in helping patients in our care and are a valued part of the UHCW family. The popular Volunteers’ Award covers University Hospital Voluntary Services, the Friends of St Cross, and Rugby/Coventry Hospital Radio. Help us to put their name up in lights by making a nomination in this category.

Staff can submit entries in the following categories:

• Chief Executive Award – Team
• Leading the Way Award
• Research and Innovation Award
• UHCWi Improvement Award
• Delivering Care Award
• Supporting the Delivery of Care Award
• Rising Star Award
• Compassion in Action Award
• Partnership Award – ISS
• Partnership Award - Mite
• Volunteers’ Award

There will also be winners in the following additional categories:

• Chief Executive Award (Individual)
• Staff Choice Award
• UHCW Charity Supporter of the Year Award
• UHCW Charity Inspirational Fundraiser Award
• Educator of the Year Award (Warwick Medical School)
• Educator in Practice Award (Coventry University)

UHCW NHS Trust has staff based at University Hospital, Coventry, the Hospital of St Cross in Rugby, Coventry Urgent Treatment Centre and out in the heart of the community.

If you feel that someone has gone the extra mile to provide excellent patient care and embodies the Trust’s values, please take a few minutes to nominate them.

When you make your nomination, you must describe how the member of staff or team went above and beyond to make a positive difference to the patient experience and how they have demonstrated the Trust’s values in their everyday work. Please try to include as much information as possible so that we can accurately identify the person and team you have nominated.

We received more than 1,800 nominations for last year’s OSCAs – a record number – and it would be fantastic if you could help us to beat that figure in 2025.

To make your nomination, please fill in a form here (opens in new window) before 11.59pm on Sunday 27^th July.

The winners will receive their awards at a special OSCAs ceremony on 10^th October.