Submitting a Nomination that Shines

When it comes to submitting a nomination for the MyPorter Awards, the quality of the nomination will make a difference. A strong nomination stands out, tells a compelling story, and gives the judges everything they need to understand why your nominee is a worthy winner. Here’s how you can ensure your nomination shines...

1. Understand the basics

Before you start writing, take time to read the award category descriptions and the terms and conditions of submitting an entry. Understand the purpose of the award and the qualities or achievements the panel is looking for in a nominee. This will help you tailor your nomination to align with what they value most.

Be sure to cover who the nominee is, their role, why what they do is outstanding, and what impact they have had.

2. Tell a compelling story, and be specific

A successful nomination is more than a list of achievements. It’s about telling a story that demonstrates your nominee’s impact and why they deserve to be recognised.

Do they consistently go above and beyond? Have they overcome external challenges or difficult personal circumstances? Or do they do great things for great causes?

Whatever it is, make sure your story is engaging, factual, and reflects the significance of your nominee’s contributions.

General statements like "They are a great leader" won’t stand out. Instead, support your claims with specific examples. Describe particular projects, achievements, or instances where the nominee has demonstrated excellence. Ensure they align with the award you are nominating them for.

3. Be passionate

It’s important that your nomination is professional, but your passion for your nominee should shine through. Stick to the facts, but present them in a way that is a real celebration of the nominee and their work.

4. Don’t forget the deadline!

This may sound basic, but make sure to meet the deadline of 8th January. While it may seem some time away, it will fly! Of course, spend some time getting your entry where you want it, but don’t leave it too late. You may wish to ask your comms team for some help, in which case it’s important to get them involved early.

How to submit your nomination

Ready to submit your nomination? It couldn’t be easier - all entries must be submitted online, here: https://airtable.com/appEKBPZLn7Mvqzvt/pagBHD3kvhouC2Doh/form

Complete the form step-by-step, and you’re sorted!

Our judges can’t wait to read your entries.

ISS to Sponsor The National MyPorter Awards 2025

The annual MyPorter Awards, in support of porters and portering teams within healthcare, will once again be backed by ISS, a leading workplace experience and facility management company which provides placemaking solutions that contribute to better business performance and makes life easier, more productive and enjoyable – delivered to high standards by people who care. ISS returns as Gold Sponsor for a second year.

The Awards, running back-to-back with the National MyCleaning Awards across two days, is now in its fifth year and will shine a spotlight on the exceptional work done by healthcare portering teams every day. With stories that inspired the judges and anyone lucky enough to hear them, 2024’s winners featured on Sky News’ Kay Burley Show.

While the celebration is of course about the glitz of an awards ceremony, it doesn’t stop there, with the full programme, in association with NHS England, including a live conference. The occasion, in February, will include a morning of education and inspiring conversation around prevalent and relevant healthcare topics, featuring presentations, interactive discussions and networking opportunities. This includes a not-to-be-missed Q&A session, enabling delegates to pose burning questions to a high-profile panel of healthcare experts.

Speaking about ISS’s recommitment to the MyPorter Awards, Donna Brown, MD for Healthcare at ISS, said:

“Our porters are often the first touchpoint at a hospital, and as such, they can set the tone for a patient’s entire stay. At ISS, we recognise this important responsibility and are immensely proud of the role our porters play in improving patient experience and ensuring smooth operational performance for NHS hospitals across the UK, each and every day.

“I’m delighted to once again sponsor the National MyPorter Awards as we come together to celebrate our outstanding porters and recognise the invaluable work they do to keep our health service running.”

There are a number of award categories to suit all types of achievement, these include:

·       MyPorter Porter of The Year Award

·       The Dennis Southern - Lifetime Achievement Award (Sponsored by ISS)

·       Portering Team of The Year Award

·       Leadership of The Year Award

·       MyPorter International Porter of The Year Award

·       Newcomer of The Year Award

·       Outstanding Contribution to Patient Experience Award

Nominations for the Awards are now open and can be submitted online. Entries are open to anyone within portering and cleaning/domestic services in UK healthcare – whether that’s NHS or otherwise. The invaluable contributions of healthcare staff worldwide will be celebrated with dedicated international awards categories, too. The full list of awards categories and all the details needed to make a nomination are available online.

·       To submit a nomination and register your interest in attending the live event, you can do so, here: https://www.myporterlogistics.com/myporterawards

·       To learn more about ISS and its services, please visit: https://www.issworld.com

Launching the fifth National Porter and Cleaning Awards: back and bigger than ever!

The highly anticipated moment for everyone in Healthcare Facilities Management has arrived—the official relaunch of the prestigious National MyPorter Awards and MyCleaning Awards. Once again, the Awards are proudly held in association with NHS England.

The Awards will take place in February, following a hugely successful fourth year, which was incredibly well attended and saw hundreds of nominations. In 2025, the occasion promises to be bigger and better than ever.

Held by GV Healthcare, the Awards will shine a spotlight on the unsung heroes within healthcare, offering the stage to some remarkable individuals and teams within healthcare portering and domestic services. Gold Sponsors, ISS and Compass Medirest, have reinforced their commitment to the Awards for 2025, demonstrating their huge appreciation of these vitally important teams.

The live events, held across two days, are to host over 300 delegates from across the UK, with a conference each day welcoming high-profile industry experts to offer exclusive insights into the latest advances in the worlds of Portering and Cleaning.

Once again, the Awards are open to all within Portering and Domestic Services from any healthcare setting across the UK (NHS or Private). There is also an International Award open to anyone within Portering or Domestic Services outside the UK, which celebrates the invaluable contributions of healthcare staff worldwide. While their roles may vary, their unwavering commitment to ensuring positive patient outcomes is universal.

The impact of previous winners goes far beyond the hospital in which they are based, with stories of extraordinary resilience, outstanding teamwork, and unparalleled patient care inspiring the judges and everyone lucky enough to hear them. So much so, for the past two years, award winners have made it onto Sky News to share more about their journeys.

Matt Wright, CEO at GV Healthcare, commented on the relaunch of the Awards:

“I am delighted that we have relaunched the MyPorter Awards and MyCleaning Awards for 2025. These are fantastic opportunities for individuals to come forward with inspiring stories of dedication, commitment and excellence within healthcare domestic services and portering teams.

“I would like to thank our partners and sponsors who have demonstrated their appreciation of those who are often unsung heroes within healthcare. They will play a huge part in ensuring the Awards truly recognise and celebrate these remarkable contributions to patient care.

“2025’s Awards are going to be the best yet! I would urge anyone to submit an entry to give someone they know the opportunity to receive the recognition they deserve.”

Phil Shelley, Senior Operational Manager at NHS England, said:

“We’re delighted to be involved in these prestigious awards once again, to highlight the fantastic work done by our Porters and our Cleaning Operatives, day in and day out, up and down the country.

“It's an honour to play a part in recognising these individuals for the praise these awards give them and have taken great personal joy in witnessing so many winners over the last few years at the live events as they continue to grow year on year.“It’s time to celebrate those deserving of higher recognition for their hard work and dedication within Portering and Domestic Services once again, so don’t hesitate: get your nominations in now.”

This is an opportunity to shine the spotlight on our incredible healthcare heroes by nominating them in one of the 14 available categories. Doing so couldn’t be easier, with an online nomination process via the GV Healthcare website. Individuals can also express interest in attending by registering online – in 2024, the guest lists were oversubscribed, so early sign up is encouraged.

To submit a nomination for, or to register interest in attending, the MyPorter Awards, visit: www.myporterlogistics.com

Nomination categories are:

MyPorter Awards-

• MyPorter Porter of The Year Award

• The Dennis Southern Lifetime Achievement Award – Sponsored by ISS

• Portering Team of The Year Award

• Leadership of The Year Award

• MyPorter International Porter of The Year Award

• Newcomer of The Year Award

• Outstanding Contribution to Patient Experience Award

Helpful tips for a good nomination entry:

1. Read the criteria and ask yourself “what will impress the judges?”

2. Write the whole story – provide as much detail as possible

3. Ask your comms team to help you write your entry – this is their bread and butter, they will love to help you.

If you’re a company who would like to show your support for the event and the porters and cleaners themselves, we have various remaining sponsorship opportunities. There are limited remaining packages, so don’t hesitate if you would like to get involved.

If you are interested, please email: marketing@globalviewsystems.co.uk and a member of the team will be in touch.